The Democrats are in for a rocky four months. Many are adding their voice for President Biden to consider stepping down. MA Democratic Representative Set Moulton made his concern clear, “When your current strategy isn’t working, it’s rarely the right strategy to double down. President Biden is not going to get younger. I’m taking time to seriously consider the best strategy for Democrats to win this election and set our country on a positive path forward….”
When twenty-four Democratic governors met with Biden, three governors came out to provide their support, stating that Biden is “in it to win it.” Biden certainly is in it to win it, but does he have what it takes to lead this country for even the next seven months? It was clear after watching the debate that Biden does not have control of his faculties. Unfortunately for Democrats, they can’t get him out unless he steps down.
Biden has made it clear that he’s running. He said, “Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can, as simply and straightforward as I can. I am running… no one’s pushing me out. I’m not leaving. I’m in this race to the end and we’re going to win.” This man cannot face his own deficiencies. His supporters will do the best they can to support his failing campaign.
They try to assert that he had a “bad night,” but to many Democrats, even a weak Biden is better than the terrible Donald Trump. The fallout is turning into a Democratic civil war that will be messy and will delay any opportunity for another candidate to pick up the mantel before November.
Yes, politics is a team sport, but the man or woman at the top must have the faculties to lead. At any given moment of the day, a President can be called to make a critical decision that can make or break America’s future. Biden is not capable of making those decisions with any level of confidence. Yes, he may have others who can put together the teleprompter script that he can read, but he’s not making those critical decisions himself. His people are. Who will decide in an emergency? Even the media is beginning to ask the questions they should have asked months ago.
Many key Democratic governors are covering for the President. Their assurances are hollow and only cause Americans to distrust their words. Democrats are running for the exit and resisting even being seen with Biden on the campaign trail. They don’t want to be taken down with him.
Does he want to prove he is OK to serve four more years? Have numerous townhall forums where a teleprompter can’t save him. Face the media. Offer to be interviewed on Fox News by Sean Hannity. If Biden can’t handle standing and delivering a coherent message, he must step down. It is not fair to the millions of Americans who supported him and voted for him in primaries. One survey indicates that 40% of 2020 Biden voters say he should get out, and another indicates that 80% of Americans believe he is too old to run. The time for a replacement to do a good job running against Trump is getting shorter and shorter. It’s time for Biden to quickly demonstrate his fitness for office or step aside so America has a real choice.
Forget his obvious deficiencies, his administration has been a disaster. His track record on border security, government spending, paying off student loans, limiting fossil fuels, and poorly handling the withdrawal from Afghanistan is enough to bring an end to his Presidency. He now has a track record he must defend. Americans must answer one question, were you better off under Trump or Biden? That is a simple question. If Trump keeps pointing out that contrast and sharing what he will do if reelected, he will win handily. The middle class is barely getting by paycheck to paycheck and going further into debt. They want answers not excuses.
We don’t know what is happening behind the scenes, but you can imagine a lot of conversations similar to the ones faced by President Richard Nixon. Nixon finally chose to resign when he knew that his own party would not support him. That has not happened yet for Biden. The unified voice of Democrats will have to come down hard on the President.
The party is already sending out positive talking points about Kamala Harris. They don’t want Biden to take the whole Party down. Will they be forced to institute the 25th Amendment? Unfortunately for them, Biden is not making it easy. How long can they wait to act? Jill and Joe Biden seem to clearly put their family ahead of what is best for Democrats or the country.
Media, you lied about the Russian hoax, you lied about the Hunter laptop, and you called Biden vital and doubts fake news. Do your job! Make him schedule townhalls and press conferences where he actually has to face real questions where reading a teleprompter can’t save him. Give America the spontaneous opportunities they should have gotten months ago. The days before the election are slipping away. Don’t cover; reveal the real Joe Biden! Joe’s got to go, but I trust that Trump most likely will win anyway on issues that matter for Americans.
Terry Paulson is PhD psychologist, author, and professional speaker on Earned Optimism, Making Change Work, Claiming Your American Dream, and Becoming a Conservative Values Voter. Contact him at terry@terrypaulson.com.