George Clooney recently compared Joe Biden to George Washington in his first public comments following his bombshell New York Times op-ed calling on Biden to step down from the presidential race. Clooney praised Biden for his selfless act in stepping aside, comparing it to George Washington’s decision to step down after his second term. Despite the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to Biden dropping out of the race, Clooney believes that the focus should remain on Biden’s decision rather than the controversies leading up to it.
There was a coordinated effort from high-ranking members of the Democratic Party, including Nancy Pelosi, to encourage Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Clooney, along with other members of Hollywood and left-wing media, also supported this effort through public comments and essays. Despite participating in the campaign for Biden to drop out of the race, Clooney emphasized the importance of focusing on Biden’s decision to step aside rather than the drama leading up to it.
In his July essay, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden but acknowledged that age and health issues were taking a toll on the president, particularly after his debate performance against Trump. Clooney highlighted the importance of recognizing that Biden’s health was becoming a concern and that party leaders needed to address the issue. Despite recognizing Biden as a hero and crediting him for saving democracy in 2020, Clooney ultimately called for Biden to step aside and allow a new nominee to take his place.
Biden recently revealed in his first interview after exiting the race that he felt pressured to withdraw by party elites, including Nancy Pelosi. He mentioned that House and Senate members running for re-election were concerned that his continued presence in the race would negatively impact their own campaigns. Biden expressed his concern about becoming a distraction and causing controversies related to his candidacy rather than allowing the focus to remain on the issues at hand.
In his interview with “CBS News Sunday Morning,” Biden acknowledged the concerns of his Democratic colleagues and their fears that his candidacy would harm their re-election chances. He also admitted that he shared their concerns about becoming a divisive figure and distracting from the core issues of the campaign. Ultimately, Biden’s decision to step aside was influenced by a combination of internal party pressures and concerns about his impact on other Democrats running for office in the upcoming election.
Overall, the coordinated effort to push Biden out of the presidential race was successful, with Biden himself acknowledging the reasons behind his decision to withdraw. Despite the controversies and drama that surrounded his exit, George Clooney and others emphasized the importance of focusing on Biden’s selfless act in stepping aside and allowing a new nominee to take his place. Both Biden and Clooney emphasized the need for party unity and a focus on the issues at hand rather than personal conflicts or distractions.
