Senator Christopher S. Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, expressed concerns on Sunday about President Biden’s age and mental acuity following his recent television interview. Murphy stated that Biden still needs to work on convincing voters that he is fit for re-election.
“Voters have questions,” Murphy said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.” He emphasized the need for Biden to do more to address these concerns.
Murphy suggested that Biden should participate in a town hall or press conference to show that he is still capable. While he did not explicitly call for Biden to step aside, Murphy stressed the importance of the president proving himself to voters.
The senator’s comments reflect a growing unease among Senate Democrats about Biden’s candidacy. Some House Democrats have also raised questions about Biden’s ability to serve as the party’s nominee.
Senator Mark Warner of Virginia is reportedly working to convene Democratic senators to discuss their concerns about Biden remaining as the nominee. Warner has privately expressed doubts about Biden’s debate performance and his chances of winning re-election.
