Pressure Mounts on Joe Biden as Democrats Question His Electability
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In an intensifying push within the Democratic Party, Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado has predicted that President Donald Trump will secure a landslide victory over Joe Biden in the upcoming November election. Bennet expressed his concerns about the trajectory of the race during an impassioned interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, emphasizing that it was a moral obligation for Biden's campaign to assess the decision of whether he should step aside.
Bennet's comments were echoed by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, who hinted that it was up to Biden himself to decide if he should continue running. Pelosi, a former speaker of the House, urged Biden to make a choice soon, highlighting the limited time left before the election.
Joining the chorus of voices urging Biden to reconsider his candidacy, Hollywood actor and Democratic fundraiser George Clooney penned an opinion article for the New York Times. Clooney expressed his concerns about Biden's recent performance at a fundraiser in Los Angeles, stating that he appeared to be the same man who struggled during the debates. Clooney emphasized that time was not on Biden's side and that he should prioritize the fight against Trump by stepping aside.
The growing calls for Biden to drop out of the race followed a lunch meeting of the Democratic Senate caucus, where several senators, including Bennet, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, and Jon Tester of Montana, doubted Biden's ability to win. These doubts arose particularly from his performance during the June 27th debate, where he exhibited confusion and struggled to counter Trump's misinformation.
While no senators have explicitly called for Biden to withdraw, the fallout from the debate has left the Democratic Party in a state of paralysis as the campaign reaches a crucial phase. Biden has remained resolute, refusing to yield to pressure and emphasizing his determination to stay in the race. He challenged his doubters to challenge him at the upcoming convention in Chicago.
Despite Biden receiving crucial support from the Congressional Black Caucus, there is growing dissent within the party. Marc Veasey of Texas, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, broke ranks and suggested that Democratic candidates in tight races should distance themselves from Biden to boost their chances of winning.
Bennet, while stopping short of explicitly calling for Biden's withdrawal, urged for a discussion about the president's prospects. He criticized the lack of a comprehensive plan from the White House to defeat Trump and emphasized that Biden's past accomplishments would not be enough to secure victory.
As tensions rise within the Democratic Party, House members failed to produce a groundswell of calls for Biden to step aside during a meeting. However, rumblings of discontent persist among members. Meanwhile, President Biden held a virtual meeting with Democratic mayors, reiterating his determination to continue and reportedly winning their support.
The President's meeting with mayors focused on the consequences of another Trump presidency, highlighting the right-wing blueprint for government known as Project 2025. Biden promised to prioritize housebuilding in his second term and dismissed the previous debate as a "lousy night."
With pressure mounting on Joe Biden from within his own party, the next few weeks will prove pivotal in determining the future of his campaign. As doubts about his electability persist, the Democratic Party faces a critical decision on whether to rally behind their current candidate or explore other alternatives.