“Panic”titled Time magazine, in one of the most graphic covers on the potential fall of Joe Biden“Biden looked every bit the 81-year-old grandfather he is, stammering quietly through unintelligible arguments and often staring blankly, mouth agape, as Trump launched one verbal attack after another,” the magazine’s feature article said.
“Biden’s debate difficulties alarm Democrats”is the headline of The New York Times this Friday. Although most of the articles focused on the strong clashes, the main opinion pieces agreed in pointing out that Biden should give up his place because his performance left doubts about his ability to lead a second term.
Two of the New York Times’ most prominent columnists, Nicholas Kristof and Thomas Friedman, wrote directly that the president needs to step aside, and Democrats should find another candidate.Biden must resign for the good of the party”, was one of the most shared titles, which reflected a concern among analysts about the viability of his candidacy.
According to Friedman, who is also a friend of the president, “Thursday’s debate not only rekindled concerns about Biden’s age, but also highlighted his difficulty connecting with younger voters and his inability to effectively counter Trump’s attacks.”
The publication emphasized that some Democrats are beginning to openly question whether Biden is the best candidate to face Trump in the general election, which will take place on November 5th.
