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The Atlanta Constitution-Journal, a prominent paper, called for President Biden to drop out of the race, leading to rebuke from advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The editorial highlighted Biden’s poor debate performance. Other papers echoed the call for Biden to step aside, while Biden’s campaign received significant donations post-debate.
“We have talked about making sure we’re protecting elections and making sure there’s no undue influence, this was undue influence by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution or an attempt to influence,” Bottoms wrote.
“Editorial boards are supposed to honor fair elections. I don’t think it’s fair when an editorial board with ten people sitting in a room are trying to influence an election, especially in a state like Georgia where there’s already been discussions about influencing elections.”
“So if you’re going to ask a candidate to step aside, let’s also look at Donald Trump’s record and all of the reasons, including his indictment in Fulton County, trying to influence the secretary of state, his convictions.”
“This wasn’t a bad night. It was confirmation of the worst fears of some of Biden’s most ardent supporters. Biden deserves a better exit in public life than the one he endured when he shuffled off the stage on Thursday night,” Bottoms wrote.
Despite internal discussions, Biden’s family members hold differing views on his candidacy, with Dr. Jill Biden shielding him from suggestions to withdraw and Hunter Biden advocating his continued participation.
