Democrats Contemplate Biden’s Future as Reality Sets In
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Joe Biden’s poor performance during a recent debate has caused concern within the Democratic Party and sparked discussions about his potential resignation from the presidential candidacy. Some conclude that Biden was over-prepared, leading to tiredness and affecting his performance, while others fear that his advanced age may impede his ability to win the election. Despite these concerns, the decision to step down would ultimately fall to Biden and his closest advisors, and it’s currently believed that he will not make any immediate changes to his campaign.
Joe Biden’s Debate Performance Sparks Concerns Inside Democratic Party
Posted 1 day ago by Katty Kay, US Special Correspondent
President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance has spurred concerns within the Democratic Party, sparking discussions about his candidacy.
Top Democratic officials and those close to Biden are seriously questioning his ability to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
There’s speculation that Biden was over-prepared and overworked, negatively affecting his performance. This has heightened existing concerns about his age impacting his campaign.
Notable political columnists such as David Ignatius and Ezra Klein previously suggested Biden should step aside. After the recent debate, these voices have grown louder.
Despite the growing concern, the decision to step aside is largely Biden’s. Close allies defend him and suggest changes are not imminent, allowing the president an opportunity to recover.
A source indicates the likelihood of Biden stepping aside is currently around 5%. This could change if considerable donor support dwindles.
Public reaction to the debate, captured through upcoming polls, should provide further guidance. Meanwhile, the campaign cites early data showing independent voters favoring Biden over Trump.
Biden’s ability to bounce back from setbacks is well-known. However, many Democrats fear this situation might be unprecedented. His close advisers maintain their belief in his ability to defeat Trump, as they did in 2020. The question remains: are they still right today?
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