Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, has publicly called on President Biden to evaluate whether he is the best candidate to defeat former President Trump in the upcoming November election. Governor Healey expressed her gratitude for President Biden's leadership over the past four years, acknowledging his role in saving democracy in 2020.
In a statement released by her political committee, Governor Healey emphasized the importance of the upcoming election and urged President Biden to listen to the American people in making his decision. She stated that she is committed to supporting the Democratic Party's efforts to defeat Donald Trump, regardless of Biden's decision.
While Governor Healey is the first governor to publicly suggest that Biden should step aside from the race, several other Democratic Party members have also voiced similar sentiments. Three House Democrats have called on Biden to consider stepping down from his re-election bid, and numerous Democratic members of Congress and governors have raised concerns about his ability to continue as the party's standard-bearer.
Recent post-debate public opinion polls have raised red flags for the Biden campaign, prompting a growing number of prominent Democrats to urge the president to make a swift decision regarding his candidacy. The next few days are crucial for President Biden as he weighs his options and considers the best path forward for the Democratic Party.
