Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race

Following President Biden's lackluster performance in the CNN Presidential Debate, several prominent figures, including New York Times columnists and the Times' editorial board, have urged him to step down from the 2024 presidential race.

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Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race

President Biden's performance in the recent CNN Presidential Debate has drawn sharp criticism from political commentators and even some of his own party members. The debate has reignited concerns about Biden's age and cognitive abilities, leading to calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

Several New York Times columnists have penned scathing critiques of Biden's debate performance and called for his withdrawal. Thomas Friedman, in his piece titled "President Biden: Teach Them How to Say Goodbye," argued that Biden should step down because it is "what Trump fears most right now." Friedman believes that Biden could demonstrate the difference between a leader who puts the country first and one who puts themselves first, like Trump.

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race

Michelle Goldberg, in her column "Joe Biden Is a Good Man and a Good President. He Must Bow Out of the Race," echoed Friedman's sentiment. She stated that she found the debate "heartbreaking" and that Biden has no business running for re-election. Goldberg urged the Democratic Party to consider replacing Biden instead of "resigning ourselves to our current disastrous trajectory."

The New York Times editorial board was one of the first major publications to call for Biden's withdrawal. In an editorial titled "Not the Same Joe Biden," the board argued that continuing his bid would be a "reckless gamble." The board believes that the Democratic Party needs to acknowledge that Biden cannot continue his race and create a process to select a more capable candidate to defeat Trump in November.

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race

Pamela Paul, another Times columnist, implored Biden to step out of the race as a moral decision. She wrote that Biden is "no longer the man" to stop Trump and that he is not being a good man by refusing to drop out.

Guest essayist Kevin Boyle compared Biden's situation to President Lyndon B. Johnson, who famously announced that he would not seek re-election after his first term. Boyle claimed that Biden, like Johnson in 1968, faces an "existential threat to the nation." He argued that Biden should follow Johnson's example and step down to defend the nation he has sworn to protect.

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race

President Biden has not publicly responded to the calls for his withdrawal. However, sources close to the White House have reportedly said that Biden is confident in his ability to run for re-election and that he is determined to defeat Trump.

The calls for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race have shaken the Democratic Party. The party is now facing a difficult decision: whether to stand by its current candidate or to search for a more viable alternative.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether Biden will heed the calls for his withdrawal or if he will continue to pursue his re-election bid.