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**Title**: Growing Calls Among Democrats for Biden to Step Down as Nominee

**Sapo**: Amid concerns over his cognitive health, more Democrats are joining the chorus of voices calling for President Biden to end his re-election bid. Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has become the latest Democrat to voice this sentiment, citing Biden's recent debate performance as a factor in his decision.

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President Biden has faced increasing pressure from within his own party to abandon his re-election bid, with concerns about his cognitive health and suitability for office coming to the forefront. The latest addition to the growing list of Democrats calling for Biden to step down is Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who joined the fray following the recent presidential debate in Atlanta.

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Moulton's decision to publicly express his concerns followed a string of similar statements from other Democratic lawmakers. Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first House Democrat to officially call on Biden to withdraw from the race, saying, "I am hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. I respectfully call on him to do so." Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona also expressed his belief that Biden should consider exiting the race, stating, "I’m going to support [Biden], but I think that this is an opportunity to look elsewhere … What he needs to do is shoulder the responsibility of keeping that seat — and part of that responsibility is to get out of this race."

The calls for Biden to step down have been sparked by concerns about his cognitive health, which have been amplified by his performance at the recent debate. Biden's performance during the debate raised questions about his sharpness and clarity, with critics pointing to instances of confusion and forgetfulness. These concerns have been further fueled by a recent report from the Associated Press, which described Biden as "sharp and focused" but also "confused and forgetful."

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The growing clamor within the Democratic Party for Biden to withdraw reflects a growing unease among Democrats about his ability to run a successful re-election campaign. While Biden has enjoyed strong support from the Democratic base, his approval ratings have been declining, and he has been facing increasing criticism from Republicans and independents.

The calls for Biden to step down may also reflect a desire among some Democrats to avoid a divisive and potentially damaging primary contest. If Biden were to drop out of the race, it would open the door for other Democratic candidates to emerge and compete for the nomination.

Despite the growing calls for him to withdraw, Biden has remained defiant, stating during a 4th of July celebration that he is "not going anywhere." It remains to be seen whether Biden will ultimately heed the calls of his fellow Democrats and end his re-election bid, or if he will continue to press forward with his plans to seek a second term.