Many Democrats feel powerless to replace Biden as party leaders fight to contain debate fallout
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate
By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert And Joey Cappelletti
Published - Jul 02, 2024, 02:12 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 02, 2024, 02:12 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden's recent debate performance as “painful.” In an interview, he says he's not confident that Biden can win this fall.
But the progressive senator from Vermont does not want Biden to step aside.
Instead, Sanders, who served as Biden's chief rival in the Democratic Party's 2020 nomination fight, is calling on voters to adopt “a maturity” as they view their options this fall.
“A presidential election is not a Grammy Award contest for the best singer or entertainer. It’s about who has the best policies that impact our lives," Sanders said. “I'm going to do everything I can to see that Biden gets reelected.”
