Staff Reports
In a shocking twist fit for a political soap opera, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has called for President Joe Biden to leave the White House—this coming from a man who has long stood by Biden’s side like a loyal puppy. The irony of a Democrat urging the president to step aside is not lost on anyone paying attention to the circus that is today’s Washington, D.C.
Wyden aired his thoughts on CNN’s “CNN This Morning,” a platform where ideas are often as predictable as the morning coffee. He suggested that Biden’s inability to field unscripted questions is symptomatic of a leader struggling to keep pace. The Oregon senator, who prides himself on holding 1,100 town hall meetings, believes that once a politician can’t engage directly with the public, it’s time to pack it in. It seems Wyden has found a rare moment of clarity amidst the foggy haze of Democratic loyalty, indicating Biden may not be up for the job anymore.
At last, it's time for Joe to go. And the same goes for whoever has been making presidential decisions for four years. https://t.co/7xQ2b4YqTZ
— Susan Shelley (@Susan_Shelley) January 18, 2025
In his roundabout reply, which could give any filibuster a run for its money, Wyden reminisced about the early days of Biden’s presidency when things were, allegedly, going swimmingly. In his mind’s eye, he painted a picture of a president who was once a champion of climate change legislation, standing tall and proud, arm in arm with Democrats on a grand environmental crusade. But apparently, once the big bills passed and the applause faded, Biden turned into the invisible man, limiting his public engagements and spontaneously combusting any chance of real dialogue.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party seems to be slowly waking from its slumber, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly advising Biden to abandon any thought of running for re-election. Schumer, in a moment of frankness that would make even the most seasoned political operative raise an eyebrow, warned that if Biden loses to Trump again, he risks becoming a historical footnote of failure, dragging down not only himself but the party’s hard-fought gains over decades.
The plot thickens with the revelation that this “friendly advice” by Schumer came at the behest of none other than former President Barack Obama, who apparently has had enough of watching his legacy teeter on the edge like a kid on a seesaw. The entire scenario sets the stage for a potential political coup, with Democrats appearing more intent on self-preservation than on rallying behind their sitting president.
As the Senate’s inner workings play out like a real-life drama, the question remains whether any of this will lead to a candid acknowledgment of the Biden administration’s shortcomings. With more Democratic figures hinting at the need for a new direction, one can only sit back and enjoy the show. A party in disarray is always entertaining, especially when it involves internal strife that can only be described as deliciously ironic.
