The Democratic Party is facing internal turmoil as calls for President Joe Biden to step aside and allow for a new candidate to be chosen are growing louder. Former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, a longtime colleague of Biden, has penned a letter urging Democratic Senators and Governors to ask Biden to release his delegates and make way for a new ticket.
Harkin believes that a new Democratic ticket would energize the party and provide the public with an alternative to former President Donald Trump. The pressure on Biden comes as former President Barack Obama, who had previously urged Biden not to run for president, is now being whispered about in fundraising events as a potential influencer in the decision.
The relationship between Obama and Biden has been strained in the past, particularly when Obama supported Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid in 2015. Now, as the Democratic Party grapples with internal divisions, the need for unity and focus on drawing a contrast between Democratic and Republican rule is paramount.
As the party navigates these turbulent waters, the question remains: will Biden heed the calls to step aside, or will he continue to lead the Democratic Party into the next election cycle?