Polling expert Nate Silver has called for President Biden to resign after his recent interview on ABC News. Silver criticized Biden’s responses during the interview with George Stephanopoulos, stating that they made the president look even worse. He pointed out what he described as an incoherent answer from Biden, which included a complaint about a New York Times poll that he claimed had him down 10 points before the debate, when it was actually 3 or 4 points.
Silver had initially refrained from suggesting that Biden should start transitioning the campaign to Vice President Kamala Harris in his morning column, but after the ABC interview, he changed his mind. Silver now believes that it is time to prepare for a new candidate to take the lead.
During the interview, Biden struggled to answer questions about whether he would take a neurological test, saying, “No one said I had to.” Silver expressed concern about Biden’s ability to lead, stating that the president does not seem to be in command, which is problematic for someone in the role of Commander in Chief.
Many Democrats are reportedly urging Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns about his mental decline. However, the Biden administration and his supporters have dismissed these claims, insisting that the president remains sharp and that his debate performance was merely a one-time issue caused by fatigue and illness.
Despite the pressure from some within his party, Biden has not indicated any intention to resign. The situation continues to raise questions about his ability to lead effectively and the future of his presidency. Silver’s call for Biden to step down adds to the growing speculation surrounding the president’s leadership and the potential need for a new candidate to take his place.