Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

Prominent figures in the media, including MSNBC, ABC, and The New York Times, express their concerns about President Biden's ability to serve another term after a widely panned debate performance that has sparked panic among Democrats.

President Biden's dismal performance in the recent presidential debate has sent shockwaves through the media, with prominent figures openly questioning his fitness for another term. The debate, which was widely regarded as a clear victory for former President Trump, has ignited a growing chorus of calls for Biden to step aside and allow a more capable candidate to lead the Democratic Party in the 2024 election.

On MSNBC, Joy Reid bluntly stated that Biden had failed in his duty to reassure the Democratic Party and allay their fears about his ability to win. She noted that her phone was flooded with calls from concerned operatives and voters throughout the debate.

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

"Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough, who has previously defended Biden, expressed doubts about his ability to serve as president. He wondered aloud whether any major corporation would retain a CEO after such a poor performance.

CNN analyst Van Jones, a former Obama adviser, spoke with raw emotion, saying that Biden's showing was "painful" and that many Americans felt "panic" and "pain." He suggested that Biden should consider stepping down.

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

NBC News' Chuck Todd declared that Biden resembled the "caricature" that conservatives have painted of him, particularly regarding his mental acuity.

In an especially scathing critique, CNN contributor Evan Osnos said that Biden appeared "diminished" and that his performance was "shocking" for many Americans.

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

Vice President Kamala Harris clashed with CNN's Anderson Cooper when he suggested that some Democrats believed Biden should step aside. Harris defended Biden's record but acknowledged that the debate had been disappointing for his supporters.

Larry Sabato, a longtime Biden supporter and director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, called Biden's performance "the worst by a major party nominee for president" in his memory.

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

On ABC's "The View," co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines expressed their heartbreak and belief that Biden should not seek re-election.

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration official, said she was "in shock" watching the debate and raised concerns about Biden's age.

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

Thomas Friedman, a close friend of Biden and columnist for The New York Times, wrote that the debate was one of the most "heartbreaking" events he had witnessed in American politics. He urged Biden to withdraw from the race and open the way for a new Democratic nominee.

The New York Times published a barrage of opinion pieces echoing Friedman's sentiments, with headlines such as "Biden Cannot Go on Like This," "President Biden, I've Seen Enough," and "I wish Biden would reflect on this debate performance and then announce his decision to withdraw from the race."

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

Across the internet, major media outlets ran headlines expressing extreme discontent among voters and Democratic leaders, highlighting the growing calls for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.

The Drudge Report, a popular news aggregation website, displayed a banner declaring "Operation: Replace Biden Dems Scramble With 130 Days to Go! Debate Catastrophe."

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation

Politico ran with another sour headline, "Democrats really have no way to spin this. We break down Biden's disastrous debate."

Social media was ablaze with similar reactions from major anti-Trump figures and Biden defenders in the media, with many declaring that Biden would be a "one-term president."

Biden's Weak Debate Performance Sparks Calls for Resignation