Major newspaper in crucial state issues shocking ultimatum to Biden after debate failure

A major newspaper in a vital swing state has published a shocking front-page ultimatum for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race following his “atrocious” debate failure.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote that “retirement is now necessary” for the 81-year-old incumbent – urging him to pass the torch to a more competent candidate.

“The unfortunate truth is that Biden should withdraw from the race, for the sake of the nation he has served so admirably for half a century,” the editorial board wrote in a Saturday front-page article. major newspaper of Georgia. .

It described how the president showed clear signs of cognitive decline during CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday, and failed to mention what he would do over the next four years, as well as the accomplishments he had achieved during his first term.

“It wasn’t a bad night; “It was a confirmation of the worst fears of some of Biden’s most ardent supporters: After 36 years in the U.S. Senate, eight more as vice president and one term in the White House, age has finally caught up with him,” the op-ed read.

The editorial board said Biden should follow in the footsteps of the country’s first president to step down after two four-year terms.

In his famous farewell address, George Washington said: “Every day the growing weight of years reminds me more and more that the shadow of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.

“The shadow of retirement is now necessary for President Biden,” wrote the Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial board.

They admitted it would take “a massive and unprecedented series of legal and regulatory actions” for Biden to step down and name a successor, but said there are “a number of talented and principled leaders” from which Democrats can choose.

“If he truly hopes to defeat Trump, he must pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders and urge the party to nominate another candidate at its convention in August,” the editorial said.

The editorial concludes by noting that “Biden’s candidacy was based on his mandate and the belief of Democratic leaders and pollsters that he had the best chance of defeating Trump in November.”

‘This is no longer the case.

“This reality may be difficult to accept for a man whose personal and political life has been defined by resilience, but it is the truth,” the editorial says.

“Biden deserves a better exit from public life than the one he endured when he left the stage Thursday night.

“If he demonstrates the courage and dignity that characterized his political career, he could follow in the footsteps of the country’s first president and welcome his retirement with the certainty of having once again served his country with honor. »

The scathing editorial in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution followed in the footsteps of the New York Times, which wrote Friday that Biden appeared to be a “shadow” of his former self.

Unable to ignore the president’s performance, the publication put it bluntly, saying, “Mr. Biden cannot continue this race.”

The Times editorial board conceded that “voters cannot be expected to ignore what was…obvious: Mr. Biden is no longer the man he was four years ago “.

They also called Biden’s candidacy a “reckless gamble.”

“There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and forceful alternatives to a second Trump presidency.”

But the Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial comes as residents of the upscale Buckhead neighborhood say they are unconvinced by either Biden or Trump.

“I hate to say it, but I don’t think I’m on one side or the other,” one voter, Kira, told DailyMail.com when asked who she supported before the debate.

“I think they just forgot about the people, and we’re really struggling here.”

“I don’t think any of them are great for us,” she continued. “I want a woman up there, I mean, I’ll take Hillary… I think we can run the country well.”

However, when asked who she would end up voting for, Kira said, “Well, I guess Trump had our best interests over Biden, so I’ll take Trump.”

One man, Julian, was the only one to tell DailyMail.com that he openly supported Biden for president.

“Overall, I like his policies. I understand what he’s done economically. He’s been open. I think as president he’s shown great leadership during the pandemic. He’s shown great leadership now with all the tension, he’s great.

A recent poll by the local Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper found that among young voters, inflation and the cost of living were the top issues.

For 35% of potential voters aged 18 to 29, this was the main concern. And more than half of them – 57% – said their financial situation is worse today than a year ago.

Among this group of likely voters, just 12% said they would support Biden, while 37% said they would vote for Donald Trump.