There has never been more pressure for President Joe Biden to step down than there is right now. Since his debate performance in June and subsequent public appearances, prominent Democrats and voters alike have called for him to bow out of the race.
Biden seems to be growing more receptive to it, too, if news reports are to be believed. He said Tuesday that he would consider quitting the race if "some medical condition" occurred, less than a day before he tested positive for COVID-19.
Whether Biden actually drops out is a decision only he can make. It may, however, be the best thing for the party.
If he is seriously considering bowing out, he needs to make a decision soon. Time is running out between now and the election, and it's not like the Republicans are backing down any time soon. It's a difficult decision ‒ one that cannot be made alone ‒ but it's one that the president needs to consider in the coming days seriously. If he doesn't drop out, he will need to prove to members of his own party and the rest of the country that he is still capable.
I knew Biden was in trouble the second he lost former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In last week's interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” the congresswoman said the decision to continue running was “up to........