Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

## Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

### The Boston Globe editorial board calls on Biden to abandon his re-election campaign, arguing that his debate performance revealed serious concerns about his fitness for office.

Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

**Washington, D.C.** - A major city newspaper has joined the chorus of critics calling on President Joe Biden to abandon his bid for reelection after his widely criticized debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

The Boston Globe editorial board published a column on Wednesday arguing that Biden's continued candidacy poses too great a risk to the country and his party. The board slammed Biden's team for failing to adequately explain his "historically bad" performance beyond attributing it to a cold.

Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

The editorial rejected the argument that keeping Biden as the nominee is the least risky move to defeat Trump, stating that "the greater risk lies in allowing Biden to continue as the party's standard-bearer." The board raised concerns about Biden's ability to negotiate with a hostile Congress, foreign adversaries, and even within his own Cabinet.

The Boston Globe's editorial follows similar calls from other major news outlets. The New York Times editorial board on Tuesday labeled Biden's continued campaign a "reckless gamble" and urged him to announce that he will not seek reelection. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial board on Monday advocated for an end to Biden's campaign, stating that "the shade of retirement is now necessary for President Biden."

Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

Polls conducted before the debate already showed low approval ratings for Biden, and the board argued that his chances of winning over independent voters are rapidly fading. The board suggested that Biden should "graciously bow out" and free his delegates to be given to other candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The editorial stressed that Biden is the only obstacle to the Democratic Party's success and urged him to leave the race. It also addressed the need for prominent Democratic officials to speak out against Biden's continued candidacy.

Biden's Reelection Bid in Jeopardy After 'Disastrous' Debate

The White House and Biden campaign have not immediately responded to requests for comment. However, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated on Wednesday that Biden will "absolutely not" step down.

If Biden were to withdraw from the race, it would trigger a scramble within the Democratic Party to find a replacement candidate. The party's rules allow for a subsequent delegate race, which could be a short and intense process.

The Boston Globe editorial board has suggested that Biden's departure could benefit the party by allowing them to unite behind a new nominee who is seen as more capable and electable. The editorial argues that by withdrawing now, Biden would emerge as a hero, while staying in the race and losing would be a disaster for the country and the party.

Biden has not publicly addressed the calls for him to withdraw from the race. However, during a recent interview, he stated that he intends to run for reelection and is confident in his ability to win.

The president's supporters have defended his fitness for office, arguing that he has the experience and temperament necessary to lead the country. They have also dismissed concerns about his age and his performance in the debate, attributing it to external factors and a desire to engage with Trump on his own terms.