The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Wednesday that it plans to hold a virtual vote to nominate Pres. Joe Biden to the party's 2024 ticket, but not until at least Aug. 1. The party's official nominating convention is scheduled for Aug. 19.

The Hill

The DNC was reportedly considering holding the virtual vote on July 21, to which a group of Democrats wrote a letter requesting the party delay that decision. The letter, written by Rep. Jared Huffman of California, called it "a power play of the highest order."

FOX News

The letter was endorsed by several Democrats, including some who have called for Biden to step out of the presidential race following his June 27 debate performance. At least 20 Democratic congressmen have so far called for him to step down.

The New York Times

The latest among them is Rep. Adam Schiff of California — currently running for and expected to win a Senate seat — who said he "believe[s] it is time for [Biden] to pass the torch" because "A second Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy."

Wall Street Journal

Biden has already won more than enough party delegates, meaning there is no way to oust him from the race other then him choosing to step down. If the virtual takes place to nominate him, Democrats can reportedly still choose a different candidate if Biden decides to step down.

Should Biden step down, the DNC would hold an open convention where new candidates are proposed and delegates would cast votes until one is selected.

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