For many Democrats, US President Joe Biden has no chance of being re-elected after his TV debacle. A letter is already circulating within the party asking the 81-year-old to withdraw his candidacy. Dozens of Democrats are reportedly considering signing the letter.
Bloomberg reported on the internal mutiny, citing a “senior party official.” According to the source, Democrats currently running for reelection in “traditionally safe Democratic districts are circulating the letter.”
After the president’s lackluster performance at last week’s presidential debate, internal pressure and disappointment from Democratic donors and lawmakers on Biden and his campaign team is growing by the minute.
Concerns about election failure have already reached the Oval Office. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Biden himself doubted his chances of success. The report was dismissed by the White House as “false.”
Spokesperson denies reports
US presidential spokesman Andrew Bates wrote on social media after the article was published: “This claim is absolutely false,” adding: “If The New York Times had given us more than seven minutes to comment on this, we would have told me so and so would they.”
Shortly after the New York Times report appeared, the American broadcaster CNN also published a report with similar content, in which an ally was quoted. It was unclear whether the person was the same source. When asked what statement the White House wanted to make on the matter, the spokesman replied curtly: “Same.”
TV debate as a stumbling block
The Democrat’s performance in the first live debate against Republican Donald Trump has raised concerns about his mental and physical fitness. Meanwhile, pressure is also mounting on Democrats within their own ranks. The party’s most recognizable faces have so far refrained from harsh criticism and are publicly backing Biden.
Biden himself has publicly stated that he will stick to his request. The US president attributed his erratic appearance to jet lag after two foreign trips in early June.
He decided to travel around the world several times before the debate, crossing about 100 time zones. “I didn’t listen to my staff and almost fell asleep on stage.” That’s not an excuse, it’s an explanation.
Next performances are crucial
Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors on Wednesday to secure their support. He plans to give an interview to ABC on Friday. Campaign appearances are also planned in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in the coming days. He plans to hold a press conference at the NATO summit in Washington next week.
Source: Krone
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