Senator Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure in the American left, has publicly endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy for the 2024 election, despite growing concerns about Biden’s health and calls for him to withdraw. In a New York Times op-ed, Sanders urged Democrats to unite behind Biden, calling him “the most effective president in the modern history of our country” and the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump.Sanders wrote, “Enough! Mr. Biden may not be the ideal candidate, but he will be the candidate and must be the candidate. And with an effective campaign that speaks to working-class families about their needs, he will not only beat Mr. Trump, but beat him decisively”. He criticized the media and some Democrats for focusing on Biden’s age and gaffes, emphasizing that the election should be about policy, not entertainment.This endorsement comes in the wake of a disastrous debate performance by Biden on June 27, which has intensified scrutiny of his physical and mental health. Approximately 20 lawmakers have called for Biden to withdraw from the race. However, Biden has reaffirmed his candidacy, stating, “I am a candidate and we will win”.Sanders acknowledged disagreements with Biden on some issues but stressed the importance of defeating Trump and implementing policies that benefit working-class families. He called on Democrats to “stop the infighting and petty squabbles” and focus on winning the election.Despite Biden’s poor debate performance, polls suggest that his campaign has not been significantly affected. However, there are concerns about Biden’s persistent lag in key swing states. Sanders believes that with an effective campaign focused on the needs of working-class families, Biden can overcome these challenges and secure victory in November.
Key points
- Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, calling him the most effective president in modern U.
- Sanders urges Democrats to stop infighting and unite behind Biden to defeat Donald Trump.
- Biden faces scrutiny over his health and debate performance, with some calling for his withdrawal.
- Despite concerns, Sanders believes Biden can win with a campaign focused on working-class families’ needs.
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Contradictions👾While Sanders strongly endorses Biden, calling him the ‘most effective president in modern history,’ there are reports of Biden’s poor debate performance and health concerns.
👾Sanders urges Democrats to stop criticizing Biden, but acknowledges that Biden may not be the ‘ideal candidate’.
