 CBS News Brief. More than 30 Democratic lawmakers have called on President Biden to step out of the race. Now West Virginia Independent Senator Joe Manchin is doing the same. I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it's time to pass the torch to a new generation. Manchin spoke on CNN's State of the Union. Former President Trump campaigning in Grand Rapids, Michigan, saying he will save democracy. Last week I took a bullet for democracy. Referring to the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania.