Sen. Chris Murphy suggests former President Joe Biden should have dropped out of the election sooner, citing that the Democratic Party would have been better served with an open primary. Biden's cognitive abilities and decline are under scrutiny, with recordings of struggles to recall information. Murphy believes voters wanted a younger, more competitive candidate in 2024.
Key Points
Sen. Chris Murphy suggests Biden should have exited the presidential race sooner for the benefit of the Democratic Party
Biden's cognitive abilities are questioned following recordings of struggle to recall information
Murphy believes voters desired a younger and more competitive candidate in 2024
Pros
Calls attention to the importance of having a competitive primary process within political parties
Highlights the need for candidates to be responsive to voter preferences
Cons
May contribute to internal Democratic Party divisions
Could be seen as airing internal party disagreements in public