Influential US Senator Manchin calls for Biden to withdraw from campaign
Manchin called for an "open process" and referred to the large number of talents among the Democrats. By withdrawing, Biden could utilize his remaining months in office to "unite our country" and "bring the world together," he emphasized.
The 81-year-old Biden has faced immense pressure within his own party since his disastrous TV debate performance against his challenger Donald Trump at the end of June. Over 30 members of the House of Representatives and four Senators from the Democratic ranks have publicly called for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to doubts about his fitness for a second term.
So far, Biden has shown no signs of backing down: Requests for him to exit the White House race received another rejection from the US President on Friday. He announced plans to resume his campaign rallies following his Corona infection in the coming week.
Meanwhile, Trump's rival gained ground in the polls: In an ABC News and Ipsos survey, he reached the highest national popularity ratings in years, which can be attributed to the successful Republican convention and a wave of sympathy following the assassination attempt against him. In the hotly contested US state of Michigan, which the Democrats won in the last election, Trump led Biden in the latest polls with 49 to 42 percent.
- Despite the influential calls for withdrawal from some Democrats, including US Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, Joe Biden has maintained his stance to continue his campaign.
- Manchin, a prominent figure in West Virginia, urged for an "open process" within the Democratic party, acknowledging the talent pool among its members.
- The CNN news outlet reported that even after facing pressure from Democrats, including Joe Manchin and numerous other legislators, Biden refused to consider withdrawal from the US-President race.
- In a recent statement to CNN, Donald Trump's rival, Joe Biden, highlighted the importance of utilizing his remaining time in office to "unite our country" and "bring the world together," emphasizing the need for unity over partisan politics.
- In a surprising turn of events, Joe Manchin, a strong critic of Donald Trump during his presidency, recently appeared on a CNN program, citing the need for an "open process" within the Democratic party.
- In a bid to solidify his position ahead of the upcoming elections, Joe Biden announced his plans to resume campaign rallies following his Corona infection, showcasing his resilience and determination to serve as the US-President once more.
