If Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race now, he would go down in history as a patriot who set aside his own ambition for the good of the country and the future of its democracy. He would be the candidate who put his nation first.
In light of Trump’s threat to not abide by the election results, the continued partisan actions of the Supreme Court, the rise of “Christian nationalism,” and the growing number of far right members of Congress, it is important that a reasonable candidate wins by a large majority. Obviously Biden is not the candidate to achieve that, even if he manages to win a narrow victory.
The debate last night was a test. How would Biden handle a debate against a lying blowhard whose weaknesses are there for all to see? Biden failed that rather simple test.
The Democratic Party has a strong bench. I can easily name five governors or five Senators who would could beat Trump handily. Biden needs to withdraw, and soon.
I can only think of Gavin Newsom. Who are the other governors and senators?
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DeleteGretchen Whitmer, Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, Corey Booker, Kamela Harris, Josh Shapiro, Amy Klobachar, Pete Buttigieg, Jon Tester, Michelle Lujan Grisham. That should get you started. And remember, you can become a household name the U.S. in less than a week.
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