US President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure to withdraw from the presidential race after a disappointing debate performance on Thursday. Democratic donors have expressed concerns about the president's health and fitness for office, and some are urging him to reconsider his bid for a second term.
Now, a longtime friend and supporter of President Biden, Jay Parini, has joined the chorus of those calling for him to step aside. In an open letter published on CNN's Opinion page, titled 'Dear Joe, it바카라s time to go', Parini cited the president's age and performance in last week's debate as reasons for his decision.
Parini, a poet and novelist who has known President Biden since childhood, wrote: "Few leaders in American history have had your big heart or sense of moderation... But you're an old man now, like me."
바카라I know what it's like to summon the energy to move forcefully through the day. Our bodies don't cooperate as they once did. Sometimes it hurts even to get up in the morning.바카라
바카라Sadly, that was evident to me from the moment you walked 바카라 dazed and confused 바카라 onto the debate stage Thursday in Atlanta against former President Donald Trump. You seemed ancient, pale and fragile,바카라 Parini wrote.
He added: 바카라I found myself weeping. Weeping for you. Weeping for our nation.바카라
Parini urged President Biden to stand down, citing the potential dangers of another four years of Trump's presidency, including the threat of Russian aggression, damage to NATO, and the erosion of abortion rights.
바카라You바카라ve done your work, and you바카라ve done it well. The nation is stronger because of you. But we need a brokered, open convention... The best available Democrat should stand against Trump in November. Any of them should be able to wipe the floor with him.바카라
Parini concluded: "Be the great man you are, Joe, the one we바카라ve seen in action and admired for many decades... Withdraw. Respectfully, Jay"
