Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight, suggests President Biden reassure voters of his capabilities or step aside ahead of the August nominating convention. Concerns about Biden's age and ability to run a normal reelection campaign are raised. Ezra Klein also argues for Democrats to pick a new candidate at the party convention.
Key Points
Nate Silver calls for Biden to reassure voters or step aside
Concerns about Biden's age and ability to run a normal reelection campaign are noted
Ezra Klein suggests Democrats should pick a new candidate at the party convention
Pros
Highlighting the importance of a candidate's ability to handle public appearances
Encouraging transparency and addressing concerns about Biden's age and capabilities
Cons
Creating potential division within the Democratic Party
Raising questions about Biden's current performance and campaign strategy