The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN’s presidential debate. “The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term. He struggled to respond to Mr. Trump’s provocations. He struggled to hold Mr. Trump accountable for his lies, his failures and his chilling plans. More than once, he struggled to make it to the end of a sentence,” the Board wrote. “The greatest public service Mr. Biden can now perform is to announce that he will not continue to run for re-election,” it said.
Quick Read
- New York Times Editorial Board Urges Biden to Withdraw: Following his debate performance, the Board suggests Biden step aside, citing struggles to articulate plans and counter Trump’s provocations.
- Trump Criticizes Potential Democratic Replacements: At a rally, Trump dismissed speculation about Biden leaving the race and criticized Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris as alternatives.
- Kari Lake Questions Biden’s Capability: The Arizona Republican Senate candidate argued that the debate demonstrated Biden’s inability to lead, suggesting the 25th Amendment should be considered.
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NYT Editorial Board calls for Biden to leave the race following his debate performance
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The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN’s presidential debate. “The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term. He struggled to respond to Mr. Trump’s provocations. He struggled to hold Mr. Trump accountable for his lies, his failures and his chilling plans. More than once, he struggled to make it to the end of a sentence,” the Board wrote. “The greatest public service Mr. Biden can now perform is to announce that he will not continue to run for re-election,” it said.
There are Democratic leaders who would make for a “compelling and energetic” alternative to Trump, the Board stated.
“There is no reason for the party to risk the stability and security of the country by forcing voters to choose between Mr. Trump’s deficiencies and those of Mr. Biden. It’s too big a bet to simply hope Americans will overlook or discount Mr. Biden’s age and infirmity that they see with their own eyes,” the Times also said.
The Board goes on to say it would still Biden support as its “unequivocal pick” if the choice remains between him and former President Donald Trump. 3 min ago
Trump says he doesn’t think Biden will drop out and bashes Newsom and Harris
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Friday.
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he didn’t think President Joe Biden would exit the presidential race after his shaky debate performance and bashed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris as potential replacements.
“Many people are saying that after last night’s performance that Joe Biden is leaving the race. But the fact is I don’t really believe that because he does better in polls than any of the Democrats they’re talking about,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Chesapeake, Virginia.
He described Newsom as “one of the worst” governors.
“And of course, Kamala is somebody that will be on the scope. It might’ve been Joe Biden’s single best decision, putting her as vice president. Might’ve been his best, because nobody wants that. I do, I’d be very happy with that,” Trump said.
Kari Lake says the debate showed Biden is “not equipped to run this country”
Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake speaks at a press conference in Laveen Village, Arizona, on Friday.
Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake on Friday said last night’s debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump showed that Biden is “not equipped to run this country.”
“Every single person who watched that debate knows it. I think even our Democratic friends know it,” Lake said at a news conference in Laveen Village, Arizona.
“Sad thing is, I’ve seen it for a long time. It was on full display last night. This man is in charge of the nuclear codes. This scares the heck out of me. And it should scare every American,” she said.
Lake said she believes the 25th Amendment, which allows the vice president and majority of the Cabinet to remove the president, should be considered.
“I think they should look into that,” she said, adding later that “as a citizen, I’m concerned about our country with somebody who is in that level of cognitive decline running the show, if indeed he is running the show.”
