Will Biden Step Down?
- Francisco Segura
- Jul 16, 2024
- 2 min read
After the first presidential debate, many members of the Democratic Party expressed their concerns as Biden’s mental and physical state was too evident to hide.
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Although some high-ranking members of the party, like Nancy Pelosi, have stated that they will leave the decision to President Biden, Senator Peter Welch thought otherwise by writing an op-ed in The Washington Post saying, “For the good of this country, I’m calling President Biden to withdraw from the race.” Welch is not the only member of the Democratic Party who has publicly stated that Biden should step down; Rep. Lloyd Doggett from Texas implored Biden to “put country ahead of himself” and “step aside in favor of a stronger candidate” after Biden's disastrous performance in the first presidential debate. Both Welch and Doggett Democrats are just two of the now twenty party members who are urging Biden to reconsider his candidacy.
Despite the uncertainties among Democrats, President Biden has stated that he has no intention of withdrawing from the campaign. During the last NATO summit held in Washington D.C., President Biden took the stage to face questions regarding his mental state and the possibility of stepping down from the race. Although his stance was firm while talking to the press, President Biden's verbal slip-ups were too evident to be overlooked as he called Vice President Harris “Vice President Trump,” and he introduced President Zelensky from Ukraine as “President Putin” earlier that day.
What seems clear is that the Democrats' discourse, whether Biden continues or steps down, must end soon, and President Biden is the only one who can make that decision. The elections are approaching, and Democrats are running out of time as Trump's campaign starts gaining momentum. If Biden decides to step down, there is even more uncertainty about who would take over the campaign. The most natural pick would be Vice President Harris; however, other figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, and even Michelle Obama are popular among Democrats. The coming weeks will be critical as the party navigates internal challenges, striving to present a candidate who can inspire confidence and lead them to victory in the 2024 elections. The situation's urgency cannot be overstated, as every day counts in the race to build a robust and compelling campaign against a reinvigorated Trump.
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