Following President Biden's stumbling performance in the first presidential debate, Americans are expressing concerns about his cognitive fitness to lead the country. An increasing number of voters, including some Democrats, now believe that Biden should step aside for a new candidate.
President Biden's underwhelming performance in the recent presidential debate has triggered alarm within the Democratic Party. In the wake of his lackluster showing, several voters have voiced their opinions to Fox News Digital, urging Biden to consider retiring and handing over the torch to a more capable candidate.
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Voters, Reignites Calls for Retirement
"Pass the torch," remarked Kareem, a Chicago resident. "I don't think he's doing the things that he's supposed to be doing."
Rohan from Florida concurred, suggesting that the Democrats should "do a swap out." He expressed skepticism about Biden's leadership qualities, stating, "I don't think [Biden's] running the show. I think that there's people behind him that are running the show right now, and I find that pretty troubling."
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Voters, Reignites Calls for Retirement
The debate performance has heightened concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities, which have been the subject of scrutiny for some time. A recent CBS poll revealed that 72% of surveyed voters believe Biden lacks the mental and cognitive health necessary to serve as president.
"I personally feel bad for him because he really doesn't seem like he's okay to be in half the situations he's in," said Jenna, a Milwaukee resident. "So I do think he should bow out, because I don't think you should have a person like that running for a leader of your country."
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Voters, Reignites Calls for Retirement
Despite the growing doubts, some voters still support Biden's candidacy. Trey from Nebraska praised the president's efforts to advance the country. "He's definitely not where I'd want him to be, but I'd rather have a candidate who's a little sleepy when he has a cold than a candidate with 34 convicted felonies," Trey said.
Andrew from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, also expressed support for Biden's continued participation in the race, arguing that it would benefit the party. However, he acknowledged that Biden's cognitive decline is concerning.
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Voters, Reignites Calls for Retirement
"If I'm talking about the good of the country," Andrew said. "He should bow out."
Kaila from Chino Hills, California, shared similar concerns, stating that Biden's struggles with completing sentences and maintaining attention are troubling. "I don't think that he should be, not just making decisions for the United States, but these globally impacted decisions that are affecting so many nations, when you're unable to complete sentences or pay attention," she said.
Dhario, also from Chino Hills, echoed the sentiment, suggesting that both parties should pass the torch.
"I believe both parties should pass the torch," Dhario said.
Chuck from Milwaukee expressed a mixed opinion. While he believes Biden should remain in the race because Trump would easily defeat him, he also acknowledged Biden's unfitness for the presidency. "He should not be in the race, he should not be president right now. He should have been removed two years ago when he made that horrible mistake in Afghanistan," Chuck said.
As the race for the presidency continues, the debate over Biden's cognitive health and fitness to serve is likely to intensify. The concerns raised by voters underscore the importance of careful consideration and evaluation when choosing a leader to guide the nation.
