Tester, vulnerable Senate Democrat, says Biden should end his campaign

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) on Thursday became the second Senate Democrat to publicly urge President Joe Biden to step down as the party’s presidential nominee.

“I have worked with President Biden when [he] has made Montana stronger, and I've never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong,” Tester, who is facing perhaps the toughest reelection bid of any Democratic senator this year, said in a statement posted to X.

“I believe President Biden should not seek reelection to another term,” he added.