George Clooney withdraws support for Joe Biden, citing signs of cognitive decline and calls for a replacement candidate in a New York Times op-ed. He urges Democratic leaders to ask Biden to voluntarily step aside for the good of the party.
Key Points
Clooney describes Biden's cognitive decline in a New York Times op-ed
Calls on Democratic leaders to find a replacement candidate
Suggests names like Wes Moore, Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and others as potential replacements
Clooney's Hollywood fundraiser raised over $30 million for Biden's campaign
Pros
George Clooney's advocacy for political transparency and honesty
Encouraging discussion about political candidates' mental acuity