Democrats Will Not Formally Nominate Biden Before August
- Democrats had considered holding the vote as early as July 21
- Push drew criticism from members urging Biden to stand aside
Democrats had considered holding the vote as early as July 21, when the convention’s credentials committee meets virtually.
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Democrats will not hold a virtual roll call to formally nominate President Joe Biden until at least August, after an outcry from some who believed the process was being rushed at his behest to head off calls for him to stand aside.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for the Democratic National Committee to make the change after consulting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to a person familiar with the situation.