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In reply to the discussion: I have a question to ask--Why is the media and internet filled with talk about President Joe stepping down and letting [View all]Ms. Toad
(38,526 posts)The two significant editorials bash Trump, call him unfit for office, and a threat to democracy. They are not saying that about Biden. Both praise him, his service to the country over his lifetime and in this presidency.
They are calling on Biden to step down precisely because of the way he has always approached service to this country - he puts the country's needs ahead of his own. Their belief is that Thursday was a strong indication that he will be unable to convince the critical voting block to vote for him, rather than Trump - and that the country can't risk that. From different perspectives, both ask him to think of the potential consequences of remaining in the race - and to do as he has always done - put the country's needs ahead of his own.
There is zero point in calling on Trump to step down for the same reason that he must be defeated at all costs. He has zero interest in serving the best interests of the country.