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To: Joe Biden, Democratic National Committee
Joe Biden: Drop out of the Democratic primary and endorse Bernie Sanders
Mr. Biden, with all due respect, your late and lackluster response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refusal to confront President Trump or debate policy with Senator Sanders, and comments you have made to voters, all strongly suggest that you are either unfit to be president, do not actually want the position, or both. Additionally, recent allegations against you severely hurt your chances of winning the general election. We are calling on you to do the right thing: drop out of the Democratic primary and endorse Senator Sanders. This way the Democratic National Committee can nominate Sanders, who has shown himself through his response to this pandemic to be the president we need. Once Sanders is nominated, the DNC can dedicate the resources they would have used for a continued primary to COVID-19 relief.
Why is this important?
Trump has proven himself to be the most dangerous president in U.S. history, possibly one of the most dangerous rulers of all time. His response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly disastrous for our country. We need the Democratic nominee to be someone who will confront him, show themself to be an effective alternative, and inspire voters - particularly unaffiliated voters - to come out during the general election.
Former Vice-President Joe Biden has NOT shown himself to be that person. Early in his campaign, Biden promised donors that nothing would fundamentally change, and told people who want progressive changes to vote for someone else. He has stated that he has no empathy for younger generations or people who are not wealthy. He has expressed disinterest in discussing policy, refused to confront Trump for his response to the pandemic, and failed to address the public regarding the current crisis in a way that would inspire people to vote for him in November. His behavior suggests a disinterest in actually running for president and disconnection from the reality faced by most people in this country.
In contrast, Senator Sanders' response to the COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that he is the president we need. Sanders mobilized his campaign for president to raise over 2 million dollars for charities providing COVID-19 relief, and continues to request donations to additional charities. He stood up to the president, centrist Democrats, and Republicans in the Senate to ensure that the coronavirus bill has at least some provisions to help the working class survive this crisis. His addresses to the public have been clear, informative, motivating, and as comforting as any realistic response to this crisis can be.
The best thing Mr. Biden can do at this point in time is to drop out of the Democratic primary and endorse Senator Sanders. That will allow the Democratic National Committee to nominate Sanders for president and free energy and resources for everyone involved to focus on COVID-19 relief. Mr. Biden's endorsement of Sanders will ensure party unity. The pandemic has clearly demonstrated the need for Sanders' policies such as Improved Medicare for All, creating a shift in consciousness that will help him secure enough votes to win in November.
Please join me in telling Joe Biden: It is time to drop out and endorse Bernie Sanders for President.
Former Vice-President Joe Biden has NOT shown himself to be that person. Early in his campaign, Biden promised donors that nothing would fundamentally change, and told people who want progressive changes to vote for someone else. He has stated that he has no empathy for younger generations or people who are not wealthy. He has expressed disinterest in discussing policy, refused to confront Trump for his response to the pandemic, and failed to address the public regarding the current crisis in a way that would inspire people to vote for him in November. His behavior suggests a disinterest in actually running for president and disconnection from the reality faced by most people in this country.
In contrast, Senator Sanders' response to the COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that he is the president we need. Sanders mobilized his campaign for president to raise over 2 million dollars for charities providing COVID-19 relief, and continues to request donations to additional charities. He stood up to the president, centrist Democrats, and Republicans in the Senate to ensure that the coronavirus bill has at least some provisions to help the working class survive this crisis. His addresses to the public have been clear, informative, motivating, and as comforting as any realistic response to this crisis can be.
The best thing Mr. Biden can do at this point in time is to drop out of the Democratic primary and endorse Senator Sanders. That will allow the Democratic National Committee to nominate Sanders for president and free energy and resources for everyone involved to focus on COVID-19 relief. Mr. Biden's endorsement of Sanders will ensure party unity. The pandemic has clearly demonstrated the need for Sanders' policies such as Improved Medicare for All, creating a shift in consciousness that will help him secure enough votes to win in November.
Please join me in telling Joe Biden: It is time to drop out and endorse Bernie Sanders for President.