Crisis mood among Democrats

US Election Campaign – After Biden’s TV Gaffe: Crisis Atmosphere Among Democrats

After Joe Biden’s televised gaffe caused an uproar among US Democrats, Lloyd Doggett, the top Democratic congressman, publicly called for room for an alternative candidate.

“Unlike Trump, Biden has always been dedicated to our country and not just to himself,” the Texas politician told US media. “I hope he makes the painful and difficult decision to step down.”

Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, praised Biden’s “judgment and strategic thinking” on MSNBC. But she acknowledged that it was legitimate to question whether his gaffe was “just an episode or a condition.” Pelosi stressed that both candidates should be subjected to rigorous scrutiny regarding their fitness for the presidency.

CBS reported that Biden would meet with Democratic governors from several states on Wednesday to seek their support. Earlier, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that several governors had reached out earlier this week to propose such a meeting.

According to a report in the Washington Post, Senator Joe Manchin threatened to publicly break with Biden after the televised debate. Manchin, known as a swing voter, recently joined the Democrats but continues to align with his former party as an independent senator.

The newspaper said Manchin changed his mind in the face of pressure from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The newspaper quoted an unnamed Democratic official as saying, “Nobody wants to be the first to stab Julius Caesar.”

Democrats have publicly called for personnel changes in recent days, but the party’s most prominent figures have so far refrained from harsh criticism.

1. Despite the climate of crisis in the United States following Joe Biden’s televised gaffe, Donald Trump has not yet announced his intentions for the #USElection2024.
2. On MSNBC, Nancy Pelosi stressed the importance of rigorous scrutiny of candidates from both major parties in the upcoming US presidential elections.
3. In Texas, some Democrats are looking forward to the 2024 election, hoping that an alternative candidate will challenge Joe Biden.
4. During the US election campaign, MSNBC frequently airs discussions about the suitability of Joe Biden and Donald Trump for the White House.
5. Joe Biden is currently in Texas, where he is meeting with Democratic governors to gain their support for his election campaign, as reported by CBS.
6. Joe Manchin, a key Democratic senator, had initially threatened to publicly distance himself from Biden after the televised debate, but later reversed his position under pressure from party leaders.
7. American media, including CNN and the Washington Post, are closely following the election campaign and the physical fitness of key party figures, such as Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
8. Despite the controversy, Joe Biden is continuing his campaign by focusing on key issues such as the economy and foreign relations, while facing frequent criticism from within his party.

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