The question of President Joe Biden’s age and fitness to lead the country for another term has been a topic of concern among many voters in Minnesota and across the U.S. Despite these concerns, most elected Democrats have avoided addressing the issue publicly, with some even pushing back against those who have raised doubts about Biden’s capabilities.
However, Biden’s recent debate performance against former President Donald Trump has reignited worries about his age and prompted calls for him to step aside. Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and others have voiced their belief that it is not too late to select a new candidate for the upcoming election.
A Gallup poll conducted in June found that a majority of Americans are concerned about Biden’s age, with some feeling he is too old to serve as president. The sentiment is mirrored in a Minnesota poll that found respondents believe both Biden and Trump are too old to serve a second term.
Some Minnesota Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and Gov. Tim Walz, who previously supported Biden, are now publicly expressing concerns about his fitness for office. They are calling for Biden to prove himself capable of handling the responsibilities of the presidency moving forward.
Political experts believe that concerns over Biden’s age will continue to be a point of contention for Democrats, particularly in swing districts like Minnesota’s Second District. While some Democrats may continue to back Biden, others are calling for him to consider stepping aside in favor of a new nominee. However, the potential risks of such a change so close to the election are also being considered.
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