Biden's Frailty Concerns Democrats, Leading to Calls for Dropping Out of Race

Following a lackluster debate performance and concerns raised by Democrat senators, House Representative Mike Quigley urges President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

President Biden's recent interview with ABC News, during which he expressed uncertainty about watching his own debate performance, has sparked concerns among Democrats about his fitness to lead the party into the 2024 election.

Representative Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has called on Biden to withdraw from the race, arguing that his "very frail" appearance and hesitant demeanor put the White House and other House seats at risk.

Biden's Frailty Concerns Democrats, Leading to Calls for Dropping Out of Race

"The president's recent performance has raised serious questions about his ability to serve another term," Quigley said. "He appears tired, confused, and out of touch with the needs of the American people."

Quigley's comments underscore a growing unease within the Democratic Party about Biden's age and mental acuity. At 80 years old, Biden would be the oldest president in American history if elected to a second term.

Biden's Frailty Concerns Democrats, Leading to Calls for Dropping Out of Race

Concerns about Biden's candidacy are also simmering among Democrat senators. Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., attempted to organize a private meeting to discuss Biden's future, but the gathering was scrapped after details were leaked to the media.

Warner, who chairs the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has expressed concerns about Biden's ability to serve four more years as president.

Biden's Frailty Concerns Democrats, Leading to Calls for Dropping Out of Race

"With so much at stake in the upcoming election, now is the time for conversations about the strongest path forward," Warner said in a statement. "I believe it is incumbent upon the President to more aggressively make his case to the American people."

Other vulnerable Democrat senators, such as Jon Tester of Montana and Sherrod Brown of Ohio, have also voiced concerns about Biden's fitness. Tester said that Biden needs to prove to him and the country that he can serve another term, while Brown acknowledged that he has heard concerns from Ohioans.

Biden's Frailty Concerns Democrats, Leading to Calls for Dropping Out of Race

In response to the growing doubts about his candidacy, Biden penned a letter to congressional Democrats on Monday, reaffirming his commitment to staying in the race. He warned that airing such concerns only hurts the party and helps former President Trump.

"I am firmly committed to staying in this race," Biden wrote. "We have a lot of work to do, and I am confident that I am the best person to lead us forward."

The White House has also dismissed concerns about Biden's age and mental health, arguing that he remains sharp and engaged.

The revelation that Warner, a respected senator who often works across party lines, was seeking to address Biden's candidacy has sent shockwaves through the upper chamber. It highlights the growing unease within the Democratic Party about Biden's ability to win re-election.

Pressure is mounting on battleground state Democrats to distance themselves from Biden after his disastrous debate performance. Some Democrats are worried that Biden's weakness will hurt their chances of winning in key swing states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Concerns about President Biden's age, mental acuity, and debate performance are growing within the Democratic Party. As the 2024 election approaches, Democrats are facing a difficult choice: stick with Biden and risk losing the White House and other seats, or push for a new candidate and potentially alienate Biden's loyal base.