The Boston Globe editorial board has recently published an editorial calling for President Joe Biden to not run for reelection. The editorial expressed concerns about Biden's ability to effectively lead the country, citing doubts about his capacity to negotiate with various entities such as a hostile Republican Congress, dangerous foreign powers, and internal rivals within his own Cabinet. The editorial highlighted polling data following the president's lackluster debate performance, indicating that a significant portion of US voters believe the Democratic Party would have a better chance in the 2024 presidential election with a different candidate at the helm.
The editorial characterized the Democratic Party as being demoralized, panicked, and angry but noted a glimmer of hope in the emergence of younger Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who could potentially challenge former President Donald Trump, the presumed GOP nominee, if Biden were to step down. The board urged Biden to gracefully withdraw from the race and allow his delegates to support an alternative candidate at the Democratic National Convention for the betterment of the country, the party, and his own legacy.
Subsequently, The New York Times Editorial Board also called on Biden to exit the race following his debate performance. The growing chorus of voices questioning Biden's reelection bid underscores the mounting pressure on the president to reconsider his candidacy for the upcoming election.
