July 10th 2024.
George Clooney, a well-known actor and lifelong Democrat, recently wrote an opinion essay urging President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 race. Clooney's article was a big blow to Biden, as he was one of the many politicians and celebrities who had previously shown their support for the president.
Clooney's change of heart came just weeks after co-headlining a fundraiser for Biden's reelection campaign, which was the largest in support of a Democratic candidate. However, something seemed off during the event when former President Barack Obama had to guide Biden off the stage after he appeared to freeze. Despite Clooney's previous admiration for Biden, he now believes that due to his age, he will not be able to win the fight against time.
In his essay, Clooney stated, "I love Joe Biden and believe in him in multiple ways. He has won many battles, but the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can." He then went on to express his disappointment in Biden's performance at the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Clooney believes that this is not about anything other than age, as Biden, at 81 years old, is the oldest president in US history.
Clooney urged lawmakers to ask Biden to voluntarily step aside, stating, "We are not going to win in November with this president." He named several top Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who have all expressed their concerns about Biden's age and ability to run for reelection.
The actor also suggested that the party should consider a new nominee for president ahead of the party's convention next month. He acknowledged that it may be messy, but believes it would enliven the party and engage voters who have already checked out. However, Biden's campaign has firmly stated that he has no intention of stepping aside and is committed to continuing his run for reelection.
Despite the growing number of Democrats and celebrities calling on Biden to drop out, he remains determined to move forward. He recently attended the NATO Summit in Washington, DC, where he welcomed world leaders and participated in working sessions. While some may have lost confidence in Biden, he is not letting that stop him from fulfilling his duties as president.
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