President Joe Biden faced criticism and calls to step aside from some Democrats following a Friday-night interview on ABC News. Despite Biden’s efforts to persuade Democrats that he is the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump, many in Congress expressed concerns about his debate performance. Some described the situation as a “disaster” and called for Biden to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership.
One lawmaker noted that there are concrete discussions about raising concerns directly to the president in a public letter. While some frontline Democrats are personally ready to ask Biden to step aside, they are politically hesitant to do so. The refusal of Biden to take a cognitive test was seen as an issue by some House Democrats, leading to opinions hardening that a different nominee may be necessary.
Despite the criticism, the Biden campaign defended the president’s ability to answer tough questions during the interview. Many Democrats who have been considered as potential future presidential contenders closed ranks around Biden, expressing their support for him. High-profile politicians like Govs. Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, and Wes Moore reiterated their backing for Biden.
Overall, the interview highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party regarding Biden’s candidacy and raised concerns about his ability to defeat Trump in the upcoming election. Despite the criticism, Biden’s supporters continue to express confidence in his leadership and ability to handle tough questions.
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