Staff Reports
The opening salvo in what could be a brutal campaign for the White House in 2024 has been fired by none other than Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas. In a shocking move, Doggett called on President Joe Biden to step down from his reelection bid, citing his lackluster debate performance and dwindling support among American voters.
While some may dismiss Doggett’s call as a lone voice in the wilderness, it cannot be ignored that he is the first sitting Democratic lawmaker to make such a bold statement. Doggett minced no words in his press release, highlighting Biden’s trailing poll numbers and failure to effectively defend his record against the barrage of attacks from his political opponents.
INBOX: Rep. Lloyd DOGGETT (D-Texas) becomes the first sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly call on BIDEN to withdraw from the 2024 race.
"Rep. Doggett Calls on President Biden to Withdraw"
Doggett has served in the House since 1995. pic.twitter.com/EH9JStCsiq
— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) July 2, 2024
The Texan congressman, with a nod to history, drew a parallel between Biden’s potential withdrawal and President Lyndon Johnson’s decision under different circumstances. Doggett emphasized the urgent need for a candidate who can stand up to what he described as an impending authoritarian takeover by former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
It is evident that Doggett’s plea stems from a place of deep concern for the future of the country. With a clear reference to Biden’s promise of being a transitional figure, Doggett implored the President to step aside and pave the way for a new generation of leaders to emerge through a democratic process.
As the dust settles from Doggett’s bombshell announcement, one thing is certain – the cracks in Biden’s facade are becoming harder to ignore. With a growing chorus of doubts surrounding his mental and cognitive abilities, as highlighted in a recent poll, Biden’s path to reelection seems increasingly uphill.
It remains to be seen how President Biden will respond to Doggett’s call for his withdrawal from the race. But one thing is for sure, the political landscape just got a whole lot more interesting as the 2024 campaign ramps up.
