George Clooney Calls for Joe Biden to Quit Presidential Race
In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood actor George Clooney has issued a damning call for Joe Biden to quit the US presidential race. This comes just hours after senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi swerved questions about whether Biden should continue his campaign.
Clooney, a prominent Democratic Party fundraiser, expressed his concerns in an op-ed for The New York Times, stating that Biden had won many battles in his career but the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. The actor went on to say that the Biden he met at a recent fundraising event was not the same dynamic figure he once was, especially after his disastrous debate performance.
The fundraising event in Los Angeles brought in a record-breaking $30 million for the Biden campaign, but Clooney believes that party leaders need to acknowledge the reality of Biden’s current state. He emphasized that the concerns he raised were echoed by every member of Congress he had spoken to.
Public dissent within the Democratic Party continues to grow as Biden faces scrutiny, with Pelosi hinting that time is running short for him to make a decision about his future in the race. Several elected Democrats have suggested that Biden should abandon his campaign, with some even calling for him to declare that he won’t run for re-election.
Despite the growing dissent, overall support for Biden remains robust among elected Democrats. The Congressional Black Caucus and newer House members like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez have publicly backed him, and Senate leader Chuck Schumer has reiterated his support for the former Vice President.
In response to the calls for him to quit, the Biden campaign has maintained that he is committed to running the race until the end. Pelosi has also stated that she has always been committed to Biden, but the pressure continues to mount as the party grapples with the question of Biden’s viability in the race against Donald Trump.
