Virginia Senator Mark Warner is spearheading a group of Democratic senators who are deliberating whether to approach President Joe Biden to consider stepping aside before the upcoming election. According to reports, Warner has expressed to his colleagues that Biden's lackluster debate performance and doubts about his capability to run a successful campaign against former President Donald Trump have raised concerns about his candidacy within the Democratic party.
The senator's office issued a statement emphasizing the critical nature of the current juncture for Biden's campaign, echoing the sentiment that Warner has conveyed to the White House. While no senator has made a public call for Biden to withdraw, private conversations indicate growing apprehension among some lawmakers about the trajectory of Biden's candidacy. Additionally, there is a recognition that the Democrats face intense competition to maintain their Senate majority, with fears that a faltering Biden could have adverse implications for their party.
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Vladimir
This is a wake-up call for the Democratic party. Now is the time to act decisively and strategically.
PeterV
Together, we can be stronger than Trump. Let's find the best candidate and fight for a better future.
AlanDV
Can Democrats stop this self-defeating nonsense and unite behind Biden? We need to put party interests aside and focus on defeating Trump.
PeterV
It's not about personal ambitions, it's about winning the election. Replacing Biden now increases our chances of stopping Trump.
AlanDV
I never liked Biden as the nominee, but better late than never to acknowledge his weaknesses. Let's look for a stronger candidate.