The New York Times editorial board emphasized the need for Democrats to recognize that President Joe Biden may not be able to decisively defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. Following what was widely criticized as a poor performance in the live presidential debate against Trump in Atlanta, Georgia, concerns were raised about Biden’s apparent frailty and confusion.
The editorial board questioned the assumption that Biden could secure another victory over Trump, suggesting that a more suitable candidate should be considered. It was argued that Biden struggled to articulate his policies effectively and failed to effectively counter Trump during the debate.
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The board urged Democratic leaders to find individuals who can offer clear, compelling, and energetic alternatives to Trump, rather than relying on Biden’s previous success. Ultimately, the editorial board concluded that Democrats should acknowledge Biden’s limitations and work towards selecting a more capable candidate to replace him in order to increase their chances of defeating Trump.
The board did not propose any alternatives, but the US media and pundits have suggested that several prominent Democrats could potentially replace Biden as candidate, including Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The board did not put forward any other options, however, the US media and pundits have put forward the idea that several prominent Democrats could potentially replace Biden as candidate, including Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
