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The New York Times editorial board published an editorial urging President Joe Biden to step aside after his poor debate performance in Atlanta on Thursday night. The board suggested that Democrats should acknowledge that Biden cannot continue his race and select someone else to defeat Donald Trump in the November election. Biden’s campaign brushed off the editorial board’s decision, pointing out that he had been successful despite losing their endorsement in the past. The paper’s editorial board had raised concerns about Biden’s age during the Democratic primaries in 2020 when he was 77. Democrats have expressed alarm following Biden’s debate performance, which was marked by a raspy voice and rhetorical missteps. Biden defended his capacity to serve in a speech the day after the debate, acknowledging his age but emphasizing his ability to tell the truth. At 81, Biden is the oldest president in American history, while Trump is the second-oldest.
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