PEORIA, Ill. – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline), whose district includes areas of Central Illinois, is calling on President Joe Biden to step aside in his campaign for re-election.
Sorensen, who represents Illinois’ 17th District, released a statement Thursday night following Biden’s press conference closing out the NATO Summit.
“President Joe Biden is a good man who has spent the bulk of his life in service to our country. His work has been devoted to growing the middle class and building opportunity for all people. In 2020, Joe Biden ran for President with the purpose of putting country over party. Today, I am asking him to do that again.”
“ It is more important than ever that our neighbors have a candidate for President who will communicate a positive vision for every person in this country. Someone who can demonstrate the strength and wisdom needed to lead us through the worst storms,” Sorensen said. “A leader who will stand up to the present threats against democracy.”
“Every day, I remain committed to the people of Central & Northwestern Illinois. I believe our best days are still ahead. And today, I am hopeful President Biden will step aside in his campaign for President,” Sorensen said.
The congressman’s statement represents a major shift in his position on Biden from Monday, when he said that he was listening to his constituents, “but as one of the most bipartisan members of the House with local supporters from both parties, it’s my goal to not get caught up in political wrangling.”
Sorensen will face former Judge Joe McGraw, a Rockford Republican, in November’s election.
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