July 1st 2024.
The recent debate between US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump in Atlanta has sparked concern among even Biden's supporters. Many are wondering if the 81-year-old will be able to hold his own in the upcoming November presidential election. As he seeks a second term in the White House, Biden stumbled and fumbled during the televised debate with his predecessor. In contrast, the 78-year-old Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was aggressive from the very beginning. It was quite a spectacle, with Biden struggling to present his facts while Trump confidently spewed out lies, as he is known to do. Of course, this made for quite the fodder on social media, with serious commentary, opinions, and memes flooding the internet.
This disastrous performance has led to a growing clamor for Biden to step down from the presidential race, both within the Democratic Party and in the mainstream media. The New York Times and The Atlantic have both published articles suggesting that Biden should drop out of the race for the good of the country. Even undecided voters, who were previously torn between Biden and Trump, now seem to have made up their minds.
While there is still time before Biden's official nomination, there are a few possible scenarios that could play out. He could choose to withdraw before his nomination, face challenges from other candidates vying for the delegates he has accrued, or step down after the Democratic convention in Chicago from 19 to 22 August, allowing the Democratic National Committee to select a new candidate.
While Vice President Kamala Harris is a likely candidate, she has faced challenges in her role and has low poll numbers. The US Constitution does not provide guidance on selecting a new nominee within the same party, so it is unclear who would take Biden's place. Other names, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, have been suggested, but they are currently supporting and campaigning for Biden.
Despite the mounting pressure for him to step down, Biden remains determined to continue the race with the support of his inner circle. "I get it. I didn't have a great night, but I'm going to be fighting harder," he told his fundraisers in New Jersey.
However, age is not on Biden's side. As a fragile and confused looking POTUS, he must make a decision in the best interest of the world's oldest democracy. If he does not, there is a possibility that a convicted felon could return to the White House, which would be unprecedented in US history. This would be disastrous for democracy and all those who admire it. With tensions rising and trade wars escalating around the world, and the China-Russia alliance posing a threat to the established democratic global order, the return of Trump could have dire consequences.
In short, a Trump victory in the upcoming election would not only be detrimental to the US but also to the entire free world. It is a decision that Biden must make with great consideration and thought, as the fate of the country and the world hangs in the balance.
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