Forget dropping his campaign Biden must drop his presidency for the good of the country

If Joe Biden is unfit to run for president, how can he be fit to continue serving as president?The New York Times wants Biden to end his campaign.But the job of being president is more demanding than running for re-election, by far.Anyone who thinks Biden’s infirmity means he ought to drop out should be calling for his immediate resignation.Biden’s term doesn’t expire until late January 2025 — more than six months from now.The president was at times unable even to complete his sentences in last week’s debate.According to the Times: “The president’s performance cannot be written off as a bad night or blamed on a supposed cold, because it affirmed concerns that have been mounting for months or even years.Even when Mr.

Biden tried to lay out his policy proposals, he stumbled.”In such a condition, can Biden lead the country for another half-year?The crisis brought on by his public implosion isn’t just political, although that’s how it’s being treated by many who wish he’d make way for a different Democratic nominee.This is a national and international emergency: Biden has neither the stamina nor the cogency to fulfill the duties of his office.He couldn’t sustain his attention for 90 minutes in the debate, which only made obvious to every American what White House staff and campaign insiders have known all along.Foreign leaders, too, have witnessed Biden’s decline with their own eyes.Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Please provide a valid email address.

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Biden’s condition cost him the debate — what has it cost the country?Polls show more than 60% of voters believe the nation is on the wrong track.        After 2½ years, the president hasn’t been able to map a path to victory in Ukraine, where the situation has only deteriorated as his c...