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Should Biden quit the campaign now?: Letters

Dems need to support Biden to save nation

The question of Joe Biden quitting the 2024 presidential campaign is on the minds of many these days. The first thing the Democrats need to do is to end that speculation. Consider the consequences of replacing Biden four months prior to the election.

The replacement, no matter who was chosen, would have the stigma of being known as the replacement candidate. That person would immediately be placed at a disadvantage, would even be viewed by many as damaged goods. Running as a replacement candidate and then losing to Trump would hurt whoever had been placed in that sad position. If, however, Biden were told by his doctor that he was medically unfit to run, the Democrats could run an open convention (perhaps like the Republican convention of 1880) and eventually settle on a candidate. But … it’s 2024, not 1880. The best bet for the Democrats: end talk of a replacement, and support Biden.

— Sheldon Lee Theodore, Laguna Woods

Joe’s a part-time president

We have recently learned that he’s only working as president from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.  For the good of the country he should bow out due to his medical issues.

Jill and the entire family want him to stay the course because if he doesn’t get reelected the monies that are being paid to the Biden family from various countries will stop showing up. We’re expecting to experience another terrorist attack and possibly another war before Joe’s term is up.

— Helen Nees, Dove Canyon

Biden needs to step down

Even before the debate, Biden showed signs of cognitive decline. Those signs were covered up by the White House and, for the most part, the media.

I blame Jill for Joe continuing to campaign. She needs to let him know it’s time to step down. She needs to be the one to make that decision for him because I’m afraid he cannot make that decision by himself.

— Gerard Dacut, Santa Ana

Biden should step aside

He will not make four more years. We need to have new presidential term limits. Let’s move forward, it’s 2024!

— Bruce Case, Fountain Valley