Should Biden Step Aside?
Description
President Biden continues to dismiss concerns about seeking re-election. But after a disappointing debate performance, some Democratic leaders are increasingly concerned about whether he’s still fit to lead. Those in support of Biden argue his withdrawal would fragment Democrats and they don’t want to risk losing undecided voters to Trump. Those calling for him to step aside argue that a new candidate could re-energize the Democratic base and improve election chances. Now, we debate: Should Biden Step Aside?
Arguing Yes: Michelle Goldberg, Opinion Columnist at The New York Times
Arguing No: Dmitri Mehlhorn, Co-Founder of Investing In US
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
Please note: This discussion was recorded on July 11th before the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
United States
I listened to this debate which was nothing but an undisguised hit job on Donald Trump. This program has lost all credibility in working against polarisation by being utterly, and viciously partisan. I am ashamed by such cynical hypocrisy and have deleted the program from my favourites. It was appalling advocacy for unthinking political partisanship.