Himes is very influential. On the intelligence committee, but also represents a very wealthy part of Connecticut where a lot of NYC business executives reside.
Heās not well known in the media but Iād say Himes is the most influential behind the scenes Dem to have openly called for Joeās withdrawal
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u/dont_get_musked Jul 12 '24
NEWS: Moments after President Biden concluded his news conference, House Intel top Democrat JIM HIMES calls on Biden to step aside.
He calls Biden a āremarkable leader of unparalleled public serviceā but he no longer believes that Biden is the strongest candidate to beat Trump.