House Democrats oppose party’s plan to speed up Biden nomination

Trio say DNC proposal to hold virtual roll call' in July is terrible idea' that could undermine morale and unity

At least three Democrats in the US House of Representatives were preparing to sign a letter protesting against a plan to speed up the official party approval of Joe Biden's re-election bid, the lawmakers' offices said on Tuesday.

The three are among a growing number of Democrats upset by plans to hold a virtual roll call" vote on Biden's becoming the nominee as soon as 21 July, instead of waiting for the convention being held from 19 to 22 August in Chicago.