This Is the Third Demand
Biden at a Crossroads of Resignation, Weekend as a Turning Point
Another Democratic lawmaker has called for President Joe Biden, who faced a crushing defeat in last week's first presidential debate and is under pressure to resign, to abandon his bid for re-election.
On the 4th (local time), according to The Hill, a U.S. political news outlet, Congressman Seth Moulton (Massachusetts, Democrat) appeared on a Boston-area radio broadcast and urged, "President Biden has served our country greatly, but now it is time to follow in the footsteps of one of the Founding Fathers, George Washington," calling for his resignation.
He stated that President Biden should step down from the presidential candidacy to allow a new leader to emerge who can face former President Donald Trump.
The first U.S. president, George Washington, whom Moulton referenced, voluntarily stepped down from the presidency in 1797 after completing his second term. At that time, the Constitution did not include any term limit provisions.
Moulton is the third Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to forgo re-election. Previously, on the 2nd, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (Texas) and on the 3rd, Congressman Greg Hilbert (Arizona) urged Biden to resign.
At 81 years old this year, President Biden highlighted concerns about his advanced age during last week's TV debate, stammering and staring into space, which intensified the focus on his age-related risks. Since then, calls for a candidate replacement have surged both inside and outside the Democratic Party, increasing pressure for him to step down.
For now, President Biden has strongly indicated his intention to complete the race. The two days of July 4th and 5th, Independence Day and the following day, are expected to be crucial in determining his re-election prospects. It is anticipated that through the Independence Day event at 8 p.m. and especially the interview scheduled with ABC on the 5th, he must dispel his supporters' concerns without passing this weekend to remain in the presidential race.
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