President Biden faces renewed calls to exit the presidential race following his lackluster debate performance, this time from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In a front-page editorial on Sunday, Georgia’s largest newspaper urged the 81-year-old incumbent to step aside and allow another Democrat to challenge former President Donald Trump in November, stating it is “for the good” of the country.
Initially, Biden’s candidacy was supported by his incumbency and the belief among Democratic leaders and pollsters that he was the best candidate to defeat Trump. However, the board argues that this is “no longer the case.” The editorial suggests that “the shade of retirement is now necessary for President Biden,” citing his struggles to form coherent sentences during the first presidential debate, which highlighted his advanced age and sparked immediate concern among Democratic pundits and voters.
The editorial criticizes Biden for failing to present a “competent and coherent vision for the future of America” during the debate. Attempts by Biden campaign surrogates, including Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama, to dismiss the debate performance are described as “insulting to the American people.” The board emphasizes that Biden’s ability to handle another four-year term is questionable, particularly given that he is the primary barrier preventing Trump’s return to the Oval Office.
To defeat Trump, the board insists Biden must “pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders” and urges the party to nominate another candidate at its convention in Chicago in August. They acknowledge that this would require a massive and unprecedented effort to get a Biden successor on each state’s ballot, a challenging but necessary task.
The editorial concludes by stating that Biden “deserves a better exit from public life” than his debate performance and that stepping aside now would allow him to retire with honor, knowing he served his country well.
This sentiment is echoed by a growing number of media figures and political pundits, including the New York Times editorial board. They praised Biden’s presidency but urged him to announce he will not seek re-election, suggesting this would be his greatest public service.
In response to his debate performance, Biden attempted to downplay the situation at a rally in North Carolina, admitting, “I don’t debate as well as I used to,” but emphasizing his ability to tell the truth and get things done. The Biden campaign also dismissed the Times editorial, with campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond referencing Biden’s ultimate success despite losing the New York Times endorsement in the 2020 Democratic primary.
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