Democrat House candidate Adam Frisch urges President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, arguing that his recent performances, including at the CNN Presidential Debate, have exposed concerns about his fitness for office.
Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch has joined the growing chorus of voices within the party calling for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Frisch, who is running to flip Colorado's 3rd Congressional District from red to blue, expressed concerns about Biden's performance and fitness for office, echoing sentiments voiced by other Democrats.
In an interview on "America Reports" Wednesday, Frisch bluntly stated that Biden "has been on a one-way, downhill place for months, based on polling." He emphasized that while he is not a medical expert, he has heard from a significant number of Democrats and independents who are concerned about Biden's ability to articulate a clear vision for the future.
Frisch Calls for Biden to Step Aside, Citing 'Downhill' Performance
Frisch pointed to the recent CNN Presidential Debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump as a prime example of Biden's struggles. He noted that Biden appeared confused at times, had difficulty completing sentences, and exhibited a lack of energy and coherence.
Furthermore, Frisch alleged that Biden's advisers have been "hiding him for months," citing the absence of Super Bowl ads and a reduction in press conferences. He believes that these actions have only served to exacerbate concerns about Biden's health and mental acuity.
Frisch Calls for Biden to Step Aside, Citing 'Downhill' Performance
In a statement released Tuesday, Frisch urged Biden and other Democrats to put politics aside and consider what is "best for the country" before calling on Biden to "withdraw from the race." He emphasized that a one-term presidency for Biden would be in the best interests of the nation, regardless of the potential impact on his own election campaign.
Frisch's comments align with reports indicating that a group of 25 House Democrats is preparing to call for Biden to step aside if he does not adequately address concerns about his fitness within days. Additionally, letters are reportedly circulating among House Democrats calling for Biden to withdraw from the race.
Frisch Calls for Biden to Step Aside, Citing 'Downhill' Performance
The White House has attributed Biden's debate performance to jet lag and a cold, but many Democrats remain skeptical. Representative Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has become the first sitting House Democrat to outright call for Biden to pull out of the race. Other House Democrats are reportedly questioning whether Biden is the best candidate to defeat Trump.
The Biden campaign has vehemently denied that the president is considering stepping down, while White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has dismissed concerns about Biden's health, stating, "It's a no." However, the growing number of Democrats expressing concerns about Biden's fitness for office raises the question of whether he will ultimately be able to garner the support necessary to secure the Democratic nomination.
