American newspaper urges Biden to pull out

(MENAFN) In the wake of what has been widely criticized as a disastrous performance by President Joe Biden in a live presidential debate against Donald Trump, The New York Times editorial board has made a compelling plea for Democrats to reassess their strategy for the upcoming election.

Published the day after the debate held in Atlanta, Georgia, where observers noted Biden's apparent frailty and confusion, a newspaper editorial expressed doubts about Biden's ability to replicate his 2020 victory over Trump. The board emphasized that Biden, once viewed as a formidable candidate, now appeared on stage as a diminished figure struggling to articulate coherent policy positions and failing to effectively counter Trump's assertions.

Citing Biden's visible challenges—described as signs of age and infirmity—the editorial argued that Democratic voters and the broader electorate cannot ignore the stark contrast from his earlier vigor. The board contended that continuing with Biden as the nominee risks overlooking more capable Democratic leaders who could present clearer, more compelling alternatives to a second Trump presidency.

The editorial concluded with a stark assessment: Democrats stand a better chance of defeating Trump if they acknowledge Biden's limitations and initiate a process to select a replacement candidate deemed more capable of standing against the incumbent president.

The newspapers` editorial underscores the growing internal debate within Democratic ranks as they navigate the fallout from Biden's debate performance and contemplate their electoral strategy moving forward.

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