Democrat Lloyd Doggett Calls for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race

House Representative Lloyd Doggett's Statement

House Representative Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Texas, has become the first Democrat in the House to publicly call for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race. This comes in the wake of the recent debate performance, which, according to Doggett, displayed clear signs of the President's cognitive decline. Doggett, who has been serving in the House since 1995, had hoped that the debate against former President Trump would boost Biden's declining poll numbers. However, he feels that the President failed to effectively defend his accomplishments and counter Trump's false claims.

Doggett's Respect for Biden and His Call for Withdrawal

Doggett clarified that his public expression of concern does not diminish his respect for President Biden's achievements. He believes that Biden's primary commitment has always been to the country, unlike Trump. Therefore, he hopes that Biden will make the difficult decision to withdraw from the race, a decision he is respectfully urging the President to make. Doggett also mentioned that he represents a congressional district once represented by Lyndon Johnson, who, under different circumstances, chose to withdraw. He believes that Biden should follow suit.

Public Opinion and CNN Poll Results

Doggett's call for Biden's withdrawal is supported by a recent CNN poll conducted after the debate, which shows that 75% of voters believe the Democrats would have a better chance of winning in November if they had a different nominee.

Nancy Pelosi's Comments on Biden's Cognitive Health

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who previously suggested that Trump was the candidate with cognitive decline, appeared to revise her stance during an appearance on MSNBC. She suggested that Biden's cognitive decline might be episodic rather than constant, raising the question of whether it's a single episode or a chronic condition.

Concerns Among Democrat Governors

Adding to the growing concern, Democratic governors held a confidential call, organized by Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. During the call, they expressed their worries about the President's situation. They are aware that making their concerns public could lead to Biden becoming more entrenched in his position. They also expressed surprise at not having heard from Biden directly. There was a discussion about the need to hear directly from the President or the Vice President, and efforts are being made to set up a meeting at the White House or via Zoom.

Conclusion

As the narrative shifts among top Democrats, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the 2024 race. With concerns about President Biden's cognitive health becoming more prominent, will he heed the call to withdraw, or will he continue to fight for his position? What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this article with your friends and let us know what you think. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.