The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Wednesday it plans to hold a virtual roll call 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 considering holding the virtual vote July 21 — initially because of an Ohio deadline to get on the ballot. That deadline was negated by new legislation, but the Biden campaign said it still wants to hold an early virtual roll call in order to avoid another attempt by Ohio Republicans to keep the president off the ballot.

The July vote had prompted Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) to write a letter, endorsed by several other Democrats, objecting to the early date. But after it was decided there would not be a virtual vote until August, Huffman said the letter wouldn't be sent.

At least 20 Democrats in Congress have called for Biden to step aside, the latest being Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) — who is currently running for US Senate — who said he believes it's time for Biden "to pass the torch" because another Trump presidency will "undermine the very foundation of our democracy."

Wall Street Journal

Biden has already earned the overwhelming majority of party delegates, meaning there's no way to oust him from the race unless he  voluntarily steps down. If the virtual nomination takes place, Democrats can reportedly select a different candidate if Biden decides to withdraw.

The New York Times

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

Some Democrats Condemn Plan to Virtually Nominate Biden Before Convention

Some Democrats Condemn Plan to Virtually Nominate Biden Before Convention

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