Amidst the tumultuous political climate, Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett has publicly called for President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign. Doggett, 77 years old, believes that Biden must withdraw from the race in order to give the Democratic Party the best chance of defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming elections. In a statement, he emphasized the need for a candidate who can save democracy from authoritarian threats.
Doggett’s decision to call for Biden’s withdrawal was not made lightly, but he believes it is necessary for the greater good of the country. He acknowledged Biden’s achievements but argued that the president’s age and performance in the debate were raising doubts about his ability to defeat Trump. Despite calls from other Democrats, including former Senator Claire McCaskill and legislator Jamie Raskin, for Biden to reconsider his campaign, the president has received support from his family and close advisers.
Biden has shown no signs of backing down and remains committed to continuing his campaign for re-election. His son, Hunter Biden, has been a strong advocate for his father’s candidacy, emphasizing the persona of Biden that he knows and respects. While concerns about Biden’s campaign have been raised by figures like former President Barack Obama and media outlets like The New York Times, the president remains determined to fight for another term in office.
In light of this controversy, a CNN poll revealed that a majority of voters believe Democrats would have a better chance of winning the White House if Biden were not their candidate. Other Democrats mentioned as possible replacements include Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom, but all would trail behind Trump in a hypothetical presidential race. The poll also showed a decline in Biden’s approval rating with 45% of respondents strongly disapproving of his performance marking a new low in his support.
Despite these challenges facing Biden’s campaign, he remains focused on key issues such as social security, healthcare, immigration reform and environmental protection. Doggett’s call for Biden to withdraw highlights internal debates within
