Top national Democrats express concerns about President Biden's fitness for office following a poor debate performance against former President Trump. Several high-profile figures on the left call for Biden to step aside and find another candidate.
Key Points
Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats express concerns about President Biden's fitness for office.
Calls for Biden to step aside and find a stronger Democratic candidate.
Growing public doubt following Biden's poor debate performance.
Pros
Acknowledgment of public concern about the president's fitness for office.
Calls for finding a potentially stronger Democratic candidate to beat Trump.
Transparency in discussing the issue within the party.
Cons
Internal division within the Democratic party.
Possibility of damaging Biden's reputation.
Uncertainty about the future of the Democratic candidacy.