Democrats are reeling from the fallout of President Joe Biden’s display of advanced dementia during a recent debate with former President Donald Trump. Calls for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race are mounting, with several major newspaper editorial boards and Democratic leaders speaking out. Despite this, Alaska Democratic Party and Rep. Mary Peltola have remained silent on the issue.
Former DNC Vice Chair R.T. Rybak and other prominent Democrats are pushing for Biden to step down, citing concerns about his ability to lead. While some, like former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, downplay the debate’s impact, others, such as Democratic operative James Carville, are more blunt in their assessment of Biden’s performance.
Rep. Peltola, who has been a supporter of Biden in the past, is now staying neutral, stating that she is focused on her own race. Democrats in Alaska, like their counterparts across the country, are facing a dilemma on how to address Biden’s potential withdrawal and who would succeed him. The party is in a state of unrest, with no clear path forward.
The ongoing debate within the Democratic Party highlights the challenges they face in navigating the fallout from Biden’s performance and finding a suitable replacement. As the party grapples with these issues, the future of the Biden administration and the presidency remain uncertain.
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