President Joe Biden’s horrific debate performance last week could turn out to be a positive development. Biden’s poor performance reinforced concerns about his age, which did real damage to his campaign. As a result, Biden should gracefully withdraw from the nomination (a la LBJ).
Opening the nomination process then offers an opportunity for the electorate to select a leader they can get behind, based on character and issues. The reduced time frame for the nomination could encourage public engagement and restore confidence in the democratic process.
Art Silverblatt
St. Louis
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