Bakari rightly points out that nobody can make Joe Biden step aside. He has to make the choice.
To that end, have written the following letter and sent it to the White House. I also copied and sent it to Sherrod Brown, my Senator who is up for re-election this year.
I would encourage others to do something similar if theyfeel so moved.
Bakari rightly points out that nobody can make Joe Biden step aside. He has to make the choice.
To that end, have written the following letter and sent it to the White House. I also copied and sent it to Sherrod Brown, my Senator who is up for re-election this year.
I would encourage others to do something similar if theyfeel so moved.
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Dear Mr. President,
I have been a proud supporter of yours for many years. I have taken no more important vote in my life than when I cast my ballot for you in 2020. Since your inauguration, I have followed your work with interest and consider your first term to be the most impactful of my lifetime.
So it is with great respect and admiration that I write to you today to express my hope that you will graciously step down before the Democratic convention next month.
Though you have served with honor, I believe that to cement your legacy and to do what is best for America, you must allow your capable Vice President to carry forward and prosecute the case against Donald Trump with the eloquence and vigor that time has robbed from you.
The evidence of my own eyes tells me that your capacity is diminished. And empirical data tells us that we are on track to lose the election in November - where the stakes are total.
At risk is not only the presidency but the House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court. The Republic itself stands in the balance.
That sacrifice will be the ultimate act of patriotism. You will have the nation's gratitude in perpetuity and be remembered as a model of servant leadership.
I beseech you put your pride aside and give this final measure of service.
Really well said, Bethany. Gonna use it for my letter. And I'm going to add something from my experience, the day the 2020 election was called for Biden, the Saturday after Election Day. When it was announced, cars started driving down my street and honking. I live two blocks from the business district in my neighborhood. I went down there and there was, as the song "Dancin in the Streets" put it, song and celebration.
Bakari rightly points out that nobody can make Joe Biden step aside. He has to make the choice.
To that end, have written the following letter and sent it to the White House. I also copied and sent it to Sherrod Brown, my Senator who is up for re-election this year.
I would encourage others to do something similar if theyfeel so moved.
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Dear Mr. President,
I have been a proud supporter of yours for many years. I have taken no more important vote in my life than when I cast my ballot for you in 2020. Since your inauguration, I have followed your work with interest and consider your first term to be the most impactful of my lifetime.
So it is with great respect and admiration that I write to you today to express my hope that you will graciously step down before the Democratic convention next month.
Though you have served with honor, I believe that to cement your legacy and to do what is best for America, you must allow your capable Vice President to carry forward and prosecute the case against Donald Trump with the eloquence and vigor that time has robbed from you.
The evidence of my own eyes tells me that your capacity is diminished. And empirical data tells us that we are on track to lose the election in November - where the stakes are total.
At risk is not only the presidency but the House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court. The Republic itself stands in the balance.
That sacrifice will be the ultimate act of patriotism. You will have the nation's gratitude in perpetuity and be remembered as a model of servant leadership.
I beseech you put your pride aside and give this final measure of service.
Respectfully yours,
Bethany C. Baldwin
What a wonderful idea!
I just sent the white house a text. There's a link on their website. A letter will be forth coming.
Really well said, Bethany. Gonna use it for my letter. And I'm going to add something from my experience, the day the 2020 election was called for Biden, the Saturday after Election Day. When it was announced, cars started driving down my street and honking. I live two blocks from the business district in my neighborhood. I went down there and there was, as the song "Dancin in the Streets" put it, song and celebration.
Joe, please don't spoil that memory for me!
Well done.
Works for me. Done.