ABCNews: "In recent days, grassroots efforts by some worried delegates to prevent a virtual nomination have picked up steam, said Chris Dempsey, a leader of one delegate group involved."

Another newly formed grassroots group, Delegates Are Democracy, also opposes the virtual roll call vote, though the group is not calling for Biden to step aside.

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"Delegates Are Democracy thinks our Party's nominee will be in the strongest position to beat Trump if the Convention follows regular order and the roll call is in-person at the Convention," wrote Dempsey, a DNC delegate from Massachusetts leading the group, in a statement. "It's important that the process be seen as legitimate and not rushed."

According to Dempsey, Delegates Are Democracy seeks to inform delegates about their rights and responsibilities in the event that Biden steps aside, initially focusing on outreach to delegates in Massachusetts, Maryland and Colorado. And Dempsey says its affiliates have had "positive and receptive" conversations with multiple Democratic House members -- though it's not yet clear if those members have plans to directly aid the group's efforts.

"We think it's essential that delegates themselves, and really all stakeholders, are reminded of the important role that they play in the democratic process," Dempsey said. "While conventions in recent years and decades have been really seen as just sort of a party or a coronation, in fact, the rules still state that delegates have the ability to decide and choose a nominee."

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