James Carville, a democratic strategist, suggests that Obama and Bill Clinton should facilitate the conversation regarding Biden's successor.
In an op-ed in the New York Times, Carville argued that Vice President Kamala Harris has the potential to defeat former President Trump.
On Monday, James Carville, a renowned Democratic strategist, suggested that former Presidents Clinton and Obama should spearhead talks on potential successors for President Biden.
Carville wrote in the New York Times that he wants the Democratic Party to hold four historic town halls before the Democratic National Convention in August, with one in each region of the country.
"We can enlist the two most evident and skilled individuals globally to lead significant talks: Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Although they may not embody all factions within our party's broad spectrum, they share the same passion for our democracy as our nation's first president, comprehend the demands of being president, and possess the ability to triumph," he stated.
Carville suggested that the two Democratic icons should hold a town hall meeting with the country's 23 Democratic governors to make a decision.
After the presidential debate, Carville made comments, following in the footsteps of commentators, lawmakers, and Democrat officials who urged Biden to withdraw.
On Monday, Biden wrote a letter to congressional Democrats, urging them to stop questioning whether he should end his re-election bid and "move forward as a unified party" in order to defeat Trump in their 2024 election rematch, as many House lawmakers have called for the commander-in-chief to step aside.
The president reiterated his commitment to staying in the race and argued that questioning his candidacy benefits Trump and harms Democrats as they returned from their July 4th holiday recess.
Biden's attempt to convince his Democratic colleagues of his viability as a candidate was criticized by Carville.
Joe Biden will not run for president in 2024, despite his plea to congressional Democrats for support on Monday. He may not admit it, but the party will not be united behind him.
It's only a matter of time before Democratic pressure and public and private polling lead Mr. Biden to exit the race, as he stated he would stay in the race.
Carville pressed further that even Vice President Kamala Harris could take down Trump.
Carville stated that he believes the vice president would be a strong contender against Mr. Trump. Over the past four years, she has traveled extensively across the country and the world, representing the interests of the American people.
"She has a compelling story that deserves to be shared more widely. She fought for the rights of ordinary Americans against powerful corporations. She put dangerous predators behind bars. When it comes to choosing between the prosecutor or the criminal, it's not an easy question to answer," he said.
After a poor debate performance, Biden is striving to demonstrate his endurance and sharpness to handle the presidency and defeat Trump.
The Atlanta debate was a significant setback for Biden, who at 81 is the oldest president in the country's history. His stumbling delivery and halting answers caused widespread panic among Democrats and sparked a growing number of calls from within his own party for him to step aside as their 2024 standard-bearer.
Planet Chronicle' Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
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