A grassroots campaign calling on President Biden to step aside as the nominee for President and support the candidate best able to beat Trump.
#ThankYouJoe
We *all* did it. President Biden listened to what a clear majority of Democratic voters have been saying for years - we're grateful that he stepped up to defeat Trump in 2020, and ready for a new generation of leaders to carry us beyond the tired battles of the last decade.
Data shows that Biden has no chance, and all replacements would do much better. Let’s dive in. 🧵:
1) Biden outspent Trump by 200x in Michigan and 100x in Wisconsin in June, and saw ~no polling improvement, EVEN BEFORE the debate. (Same in other swing states).
Hi everyone, this is a Pass the Torch call to action! We need on the ground volunteer organizers to make calls in every state. Please either comment or dm us your state and contact info. We are going national!
Rally to ask Biden to be a hero &
#PassTheTorch
When? Saturday 3-4pm
Where? In front of the White House.
#PassTheTorch
is not about the media/elites. It's what voters want to defeat MAGA. Let's show them tomorrow at the rally.
RSVP:
“Young people refuse to let our futures hinge on Biden’s failing poll numbers.”
Thank you Claudia for making the grave stakes of this election abundantly clear. Democracy. Reproductive freedom. Climate justice.
It’s time for Biden to
#PassTheTorch
so we have the opportunity
NEW: Poll from
@YouGov
finds Dems are ready to pass the torch! Toplines:
- 82% of Dems are concerned Biden can't beat Trump
- +9 margin for Dems who believe Biden should step aside
- 81% of Dems are ready to back Harris as nom and 74% ready to back *any* ticket to replace Biden
BREAKING:
@RepAdamSchiff
calls on Biden to
#PassTheTorch
:
“Our nation is at a crossroads. A 2nd Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy, and I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Trump in November.”
To clear things up: Pass the Torch ≠ Pass the Torch USA. We are not affiliated with Dean Phillips or his PAC. It’s a pretty common phrase — as you may have noticed from the dozens and dozens of Dem leaders using it to say it’s time for Biden to step aside!
#PassTheTorchJoe
President Biden and Democratic Party leaders need to hear us—and see us!
Add YOUR voice:
1. Make a Pass the Torch homemade sign.
2. Take a photo or video and post to social media with the hashtag
#PasstheTorchJoe
Thank you
@SenWhitehouse
. We need you to take a public stand that the DNC shouldn't rush the delegate vote to July 22nd and lead the call in the Senate that Biden should withdraw. If people don't have the courage to take a stand now, Trump will win.
Sheldon Whitehouse when asked by
@wpri12
on whether Biden should remain the nominee:
"I think that's a project that is still being considered between House leadership, Democratic leadership and the President and his team. And I don't think there’s an answer for it yet."
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the White House today to call on Pres. Biden to
#PassTheTorch
!
We can defeat Trump. We can protect our freedoms. We can build an America that works for all of us.
Join our people-powered movement:
#PassTheTorchJoe
This is Biden's problem in a nutshell. He has done so many historic things, including naming Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense. But when he tries to communicate his record, it is flat, or even worse, it's a gaffe that reminds people he is old. You can't campaign on that.
🚨 🚨
@AlexThomp
+
@AndrewSolender
Scoop: Biden rebellion resurfaces on Capitol Hill
Dems are circulating a letter arguing there’s "no legal justification" for an early virtual roll.
"People are back to being angry .. the replace Biden movement is back.”
The threat of a second Trump presidency, extremist MAGA Republicans & their Project 2025 agenda are clear.
We can defeat Trump. We can build an America that works for all of us. But we need Joe Biden to
#PassTheTorch
to a nominee who’s energized & ready to take that torch and
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President…I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
Biden will
#PassTheTorch
! 🙌
Democrats across the country spoke out and demanded this delay. It is clearer and clearer that we need a candidate with the energy and ability to prosecute the case against the MAGA GOP. It's time for Biden to
#PasTheTorch
!
SCOOP: DNC says the virtual roll call to nominate Biden will happen in AUGUST, according to letter first obtained by CBS News
Sent today by heads of the rules convention committee Gov. Walz and Leah Daughtry. DNC and DNCC have buy in.
Developing story...
Thank you, Senator Brown, for listening to your constituents. Now is the time for representative democracy to work as intended -- by, and for the people.
#PassTheTorchJoe
I agree with the many Ohioans who have reached out to me. At this critical time, our full attention must return to these important issues. I think the President should end his campaign.
3) The lesson: Money can’t change voters’ minds about unfavorable candidates. Voters have made up their minds, and they really don’t like Biden. (Yes, it sucks that voters dislike Biden more than Trump).
We need to force our representatives to speak up and fast. The DNC might be rushing this nomination to force congress to speak up or shut up. Let's make sure congress makes the right choice. Call your reps today:
Beg them to call on Biden to step aside
Moving the nomination deadline basically just gets House Democrats to procrastinate on the entire thing — many of them think Biden needs to go, but are too scared to say it publicly.
To that extent, moving it up might be good, because it forces people to put up or shut up.
“We don’t have a democratic problem in this election. We can win this race. American’s do not like Trump or his dangerous 2025 agenda. Our problem is not a Democratic problem, it’s one individual at the top of ticket. President Biden, it’s time to
#PassTheTorch
.” -
4) This isn’t an “elite” issue as the Biden campaign claims. Dems want another option.
Independent voters - who are crucial to win over since more Americans are conservative than liberal - want another option even more.
OpenLabs’ data, known for being more accurate than public polling averages, shows Biden was losing badly even before the debate, and has ~no chance now. His campaign couldn’t improve his numbers with millions of dollars. Biden further tanked his numbers in 90 minutes.
In less than a day, we’ve made over 700 calls to Senators.
~7,500 people across the country are standing together to say:
#PassTheTorchJoe
.
The momentum is on our side. Let’s keep pushing.
☎️ Make a call:
✍️ Add your name:
The DNC is intent on rushing to lose. According to NYTimes, the delegate voting will start Monday July 22nd. Tell your representatives the convention vote should happen at the convention!
#DNCRushingToLose
#DNCDontRushTheVote
Scoop w/
@HansNichols
The DNC is quietly steaming ahead with plans to technically nominate Biden weeks before the party's convention
Current plan: train state party chairs next week on electronic voting
voting likely to open on Jul 29 and end by Aug. 5
We can’t afford to lose these states, and we can’t afford to lose the election. We can’t let Trump win. The stakes are too high.
To defeat Trump and defend democracy, President Biden must
#PassTheTorch
.
A former member of the Biden team speaking out. Hopefully, the rest of Biden's camp acknowledges that the best thing for the party and the country is to
#PassTheTorchJoe
. Call Congress at
I’m a life-long Democrat and served as an Obama appointee & Biden campaign policy advisor. I’ll be leaving the party as an independent if Biden doesn’t drop out. Not because I’ve changed, but because the party will have proven itself deeply inept and irresponsible. 1/4
It’s time for Biden to
#PassTheTorch
and let us choose a new nominee. One who can bring new energy and make sure Trump is defeated in November.
This is our moment. We have the power to choose a different path. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
“With a new ticket that mobilizes young voters, we can defeat Trump and his dangerous MAGA agenda. President Biden must past the torch!” - Quentin of
@sunrisemvmt
#PassTheTorchJoe
Now more than ever we need the strongest candidate possible to win. Please
#PassTheTorchJoe
as a heroic and patriotic act to secure your legacy and build a bridge to a new generation of leaders that can win in November. Call Congress at
BLUELABS DATA: "Alternative Democratic candidates run ahead of President Biden by an average of three points across the battleground states...voters are looking for a fresh face"
I am so appreciative of what President Joe Biden has gotten done for this country, but having a second Trump presidency is as scary of a thought as I can have.
We need to move forward in a way that ensures Trump is never president. It’s time to pass the torch.
Biden at the NATO conference--'I won't drop out unless they tell me I can't win.'
Pelosi--'You can't win'
Please
#PassTheTorchJoe
, as a patriot and a hero, now is the time.
14) A Biden nom cements Trump’s win. Party elites might be fine under Trump. Many low-income, LGBT, immigrant, disabled, POC, and non-Christian Americans won't. Project 2025 is no joke. The Jan 6th Capitol attack was no joke. The future of democracy might be at stake.
To clear things up: Pass the Torch ≠ Pass the Torch USA. We are not affiliated with Dean Phillips or his PAC. It’s a pretty common phrase — as you may have noticed from the dozens and dozens of Dem leaders using it to say it’s time for Biden to step aside!
#PassTheTorchJoe
"The number of lawmakers who explicitly said Biden should not be the Democratic nominee was greater than the number who spoke up for him to stay, according to one of the sources."
"Biden had a chance to be seen by history as a statesman and a patriot. He spared the nation a second Trump term, he could have gone out in a gracious fashion. Now, we can no longer indulge his delusions." - Bob Costas
9) Democrats massively outperform Biden in down-ballot races. If we replace Biden, there's a decent chance we see similar bumps with a new presidential candidate. These discrepancies were pre-debate(!):
Join us outside the White House this Saturday from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Now, more than ever, we need the strongest candidate possible in order to defeat Trump and save our democracy! RSVP at
Call your representatives, join protests, and donate to brave reps who speak up. If you know Biden or his advisors, talk to them. This weekend’s events remind us of the importance of non-violent resistance. We will not resign to a Trump presidency.
.
President Biden has done three interviews since the debate.
- One host said he doesn't think Biden can serve another term
- Another host was fired for asking only pre-approved questions
He's failing the test.
We can still win! Now, more than ever, we need the strongest candidate possible. Join us on Saturday, July 20th at 3:00 PM for a
#PassTheTorchJoe
rally at the White House!
10) Biden was unlikely to win even before the debate, and has ~no chance now. Money won’t help Biden, but it CAN raise the profile of less-known candidates. Now let’s discuss why replacing Biden wouldn’t hurt our chances.
Congress members, staffers, delegates, donors, journalists, celebrities, voters - if we all work together we can get a Dem candidate who can actually win this thing and defeat Trump and MAGA extremism for good.
Join our protest this Saturday!
Amazed by all the wonderful people coming together to organize with
@PassTheTorch24
. But confused why a ragtag group of volunteers is doing this work, versus any of the countless staffed progressive/Dem-aligned orgs that want to stop fascism in November. We could use some help!
Please
#PassTheTorchJoe
as a heroic and patriotic act to secure your legacy and build a bridge to a new generation of leaders that can win in November.
🚨🚨 Since his disastrous debate, President Biden has embraced a laundry list of left-wing policy proposals, strong-armed the party's nomination process and still tried to limit spontaneous, unscripted moments.
15) Senior Dems know Biden has no chance, as does his campaign. When Fetterman asked Senate Democrats who supported Biden staying in at a lunch, no more than four raised their hands.
We need them to speak up. Our top priority is beating Trump, not stroking Biden's ego.
@Morning_Joe
@JoeNBC
Please
#PassTheTorchJoe
as a heroic and patriotic act to secure your legacy and build a bridge to a new generation of leaders that can win in November. Sign our petition at
Fact Checking Jaime Harrison + DNC Leaders’ Baseless Claims About Ohio Ballot Access Issues to rush Biden onto the ballot:
(Surprise, surprise, there's no real reason to rush it) 🧵
Democratic leadership is hearing our message loud & clear. Now it's time to tell your reps you want Joe to
#PassTheTorch
It couldn't be easier - if you've never called before, there may never be a better time than right now.
Go to for our simple guide!
WATCH: “Do you have any idea how thirsty Americans are for any hint of inspiration or leadership — and a release from this choice of a megalomaniac and a suffocating gerontocracy?”
Jon gets it.
#PassTheTorchJoe
Please
#PassTheTorchJoe
as a heroic and patriotic act to secure your legacy. There's still enough time--good article from Bulwark. Sign our petition at
Rally to ask Biden to be a hero &
#PassTheTorch
When? Saturday 3-4pm
Where? In front of the White House.
#PassTheTorch
is not about the media/elites. It's what voters want to defeat MAGA. Let's show them tomorrow at the rally.
RSVP:
🚨 BREAKING: Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) calls on President Biden to
#PassTheTorch
:
“While I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term.”
Just fell out of a coconut tree 🥥🌴 unburdened by what has been. Stopped for gas near Pittsburgh, about halfway to DC for the
#PassTheTorch
rally today at the White House at 3pm.
Kamala Harris can win this thing. Yes, she can.
@PassTheTorch24
Our voices are being heard that we don't want a rushed vote! Keep making calls and spreading the word at . Now we need Jeffries and Schumer to join Adam Schiff in asking to
#PassTheTorchJoe
7) Polls that don’t adjust for name recognition don’t mean much. Even still, Biden has gotten so unpopular that Harris, who is less well-known, outperforms Biden in a recent poll of swing-state Dem and independent voters.
11) Money: A new candidate would get a huge influx of funding from voters excited for an alternative. Donors are already withholding $90 million unless Biden gets replaced. (Source: )
6) Example 2: (Again from Open Labs): EVs is electoral college votes. We need 270 to win. Name recognition adjustment means inferring if someone prefers Buttigieg and Biden to Trump, how they’d feel about Whitmer if they knew her (but said don’t know in the overall poll).
NEW from
@MikeLevin
:
“Since the debate, I’ve had a chance to connect with so many of you, our constituents & supporters. The response from literally hundreds of you has been overwhelming…I believe the time has come for Biden to
#PassTheTorch
. It’s time to move forward with a
President Biden has been an outstanding leader, not only of our nation, but the entire world. I have deep respect for his decades of public service and incredible appreciation for the work we’ve done together. But I believe the time has come for President Biden to pass the torch.
I’ve conducted 14 focus groups since the debate. Some top lines from the swing voter groups:
1. Almost ALL want Biden to step aside. They don’t think he can do the job for four more years.
13) The DNC might rush a call to nominate Biden within 1-2 weeks to thwart dissent, based on a non-existent deadline. They are ignoring the calls of voters, who overwhelmingly want Biden to step aside from multiple reports of constituent calls to representatives.
Data shows that Biden has no chance, and all replacements would do much better. Let’s dive in. 🧵:
1) Biden outspent Trump by 200x in Michigan and 100x in Wisconsin in June, and saw ~no polling improvement, EVEN BEFORE the debate. (Same in other swing states).
12) Full FAQ about why replacement won’t be an issue: Getting on ballots won’t be an issue as long as we have a nominee by the convention in late August. Ohio postponed their deadline.
Agreed. The 538 model is a joke. Imagine thinking Biden's odds got better after the debate despite everything showing otherwise. If you're interested in data relying on what voters say and not a black box model that makes zero sense, check out this thread:
@SenSchumer
You'll speak up about this but not about Biden staying in effectively handing over the presidency to Trump? Shame. The data speaks for itself:
Data shows that Biden has no chance, and all replacements would do much better. Let’s dive in. 🧵:
1) Biden outspent Trump by 200x in Michigan and 100x in Wisconsin in June, and saw ~no polling improvement, EVEN BEFORE the debate. (Same in other swing states).
WATCH: “This isn’t a question about polling or politics. It’s a moral question about the future of our country. It’s critically important for us to come to grips with what we face — if, together, we put this country on the path to electing Donald Trump again.” ‼️
#PassTheTorchJoe
News: Biden grows angry with New Dems on call — even yelled at one,
@JasonCrowCO
, and then got off the call before others could confront him about stepping aside, saying he has to go to Mass, per source on the call.
The sooner Biden & Co. realize the urgency of this moment (and respond to it), the sooner we can unite around a new nominee who will mobilize our base, excite young voters, and defeat Trump.
It’s that simple.
Add your name: It’s time to
#PassTheTorchJoe
Connecticut’s Lamont thinks Biden should withdraw. Connecticut delegates and party officials should follow his lead—their state’s Democratic leader just made it clear he thinks they should.
This is massive.
@SenSchumer
understands the stakes could not be higher. Like us, he’s focused on defeating Trump and retaining the Democratic majority in the Senate — even if that means Biden stepping aside to
#PassTheTorch
.
Add your name if you agree:
🚨🚨Scoop: Chuck Schumer is open to dumping Biden at the top of the ticket, three sources tell us.
Schumer is hearing from donors and assessing to path forward. A Schumer spox declined to comment.
W/
@HansNichols
President Biden and Democratic Party leaders need to hear us—and see us!
Add YOUR voice:
1. Make a Pass the Torch homemade sign.
2. Take a photo or video and post to social media with the hashtag
#PasstheTorchJoe
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) said, “I have no idea,” when asked if Biden's decision to stay in the race is final, adding, “You’ll have to ask him,” despite Biden making it clear he's staying in the race.
In case you thought calling our Senators doesn’t move the needle…
1,600+ calls to Senators, demanding Biden
#PassTheTorch
. Let’s keep up the momentum!
☎️➡️
Sign on letter from former Biden staffers asking him to step aside. Maybe Joe will listen to you, who have worked with him, and who can tell him with compassion to please
#passthetorchjoe
.
With a heavy heart, I have drafted and signed the open letter to President Biden linked below calling on him to announce as soon as possible that he will not accept the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidency. If you have ever served under Joe Biden in the Senate and/or
A statement from Senator Bennett publicly indicating that some
Senators have doubts. We have gotten a lot of signatures from Colorado! Please call your senators and representatives too!
#PassTheTorchJoe
In his statement, Schiff said Biden “has been one of the most consequential presidents in our nation’s history, and his lifetime of service as a Senator, a Vice President, and now as President has made our country better.”
Schiff said the “choice to withdraw from the campaign is