Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, a long-time Democrat, is urging President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race following his performance in the recent CNN debate. Harkin, echoing concerns about Biden’s age and ability to handle the demands of the presidency, believes that the president’s performance signaled an inability to recover and that Democrats should instead focus on selecting a new candidate.
Republican candidates are using President Biden’s widely criticized debate performance to target Democratic incumbents, highlighting their previous support for Biden’s mental acuity. The debate has intensified scrutiny on Democratic senators facing re-election, forcing them to navigate between supporting their party and appeasing voters concerned about Biden’s fitness for office.
President Biden’s campaign is launching a new ad in key battleground states, aiming to counter the negative narrative surrounding his performance in the recent CNN Presidential Debate. The ad emphasizes Biden’s resilience and attacks Trump’s dishonesty, while the campaign highlights record-breaking fundraising efforts in an attempt to reassure supporters and party officials.
CNN faced backlash from liberal commentators and Biden loyalists after the network’s moderators were praised by bipartisan voices for their performance during the debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Critics accused CNN of failing to fact-check former President Trump and called for the network to be “burned down” for its handling of the event.
Following a widely criticized debate performance, President Biden’s fitness for another term is being questioned. Former Trump administration official Anthony Scaramucci argues that Biden needs to do more to prove his ability, suggesting unscripted appearances and tough interviews. The Biden campaign has defended the president, but some Democrats have called for his withdrawal.
President Biden insists that his widely criticized debate performance actually gained him voters, while major newspapers and some pundits urge him to withdraw from the race. Despite this external pressure, top Democrats remain publicly supportive of Biden’s bid, with DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison emphasizing strong support from the Black community.
President Biden’s re-election campaign is facing pressure after a recent debate performance sparked concerns among Democratic donors. While Biden’s allies remain confident, some donors are considering withholding contributions and discussions about potential replacements are emerging.
A Polish official has drawn a comparison between President Biden’s recent debate performance and the decline of the Roman Empire, sparking international commentary on the president’s age and cognitive abilities. The comparison, made on X, references the reign of Commodus, whose rule is seen as marking the end of Pax Romana, an era of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome.
President Biden’s re-election campaign has raised $27 million since his debate performance against former President Trump, a sum that comes amid concerns about his mental fitness. While the campaign highlights the fundraising success, some political analysts see it as a last resort to counter the negative narrative surrounding Biden’s performance.
Jamie Metzl, a former aide to President Biden, has called for the president to step aside from the 2024 election, citing Biden’s age and performance in the first presidential debate. Metzl believes Biden has done a good job in his first term but argues that the physical demands of the presidency are too great for someone in their 80s. He suggests that Biden should announce he will not seek the Democratic nomination and that the party should have an open convention to allow other candidates to emerge.
