Democrat donor's alarming reaction to Biden's make-or-break ABC interview
President Joe Biden's ABC interview has done little to deter calls for him to drop out of the election race - with one anonymous Democrat donor comparing him to his grandfather.
Biden's ability to fulfill his role as president has been under intense scrutiny since his disastrous first presidential debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump last month.
Despite the 81-year-old commander-in-chief's's assurances during the taped interview with George Stephanopoulos, more party members and donors have begun to demand that he be replaced as a presidential candidate.
One anonymous Democratic donor described the pre-planned interview as a 'huge opportunity missed' and noted that Biden is 'going down like Davy Crockett.'
Crockett, also known as the King of the Wild Frontier, participated in the Texas Revolution in 1836 and died against the Mexican army as a last stand.
Despite the 81-year-old President's assurances during the taped interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, more party members and donors have begun to demand that he be replaced as a presidential candidate
'The question is when and how [referring to Vice President Kamala Harris taking Biden's place]. The reaction is abysmal—but several donors I know haven’t watched it yet,' he told the Daily Beast.
After the interview aired, another anonymous Democratic donor told Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein of how much Biden reminded him of his grandfather.
'I'd sum up that entire thing with that it wasn't as bad as the debate but it had some very alarming moments and did not help.
'It reminded me so much of when my grandfather refused to accept he shouldn’t be allowed to drive anymore and that everyone but him knew about it.'
After the interview aired, another anonymous Democratic donor told Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein of how much Biden reminded him of his grandfather
A House Democrat also told NBC's Julie Tsirkin that the interview made them 'sad,' and they plan to speak out soon.
'It made me sad. Completely out of touch with reality and insulated from truth I’ll be breaking my silence soon,' she posted on X.
These anonymous declarations of no-faith in Biden come as Senator Mark R. Warner has reportedly begun telling people he no longer has confidence in the president due to his faltering performance of late, the Washington Post reports.
The floundering has led to calls for Biden to withdraw from the race, but he has so far remained steadfast in his commitment to standing. In looking ahead, a senior Democratic aide told ABC News that the president should 'buckle up for a wild week.'
A House Democrat also told NBC's Julie Tsirkin that the interview made them 'sad' and they plan to speak out soon
His stubborn resolve has many Democrats worried, apparently including Warner, who is gathering a group of allies to ask him to stand down, according to two sources who spoke with the Washington Post.
Meanwhile, Democrat Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who is the minority leader, has scheduled a virtual meeting on Sunday with senior House Democrats to discuss the president's candidacy, senior sources told the New York Times.
The meeting is reportedly due to include the ranking members of congressional committees who have become uneasy about Biden's chances in recent weeks.
Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first to call for Biden to drop out of the race following the debate and reiterated his demand on Friday.
'The need for him to step aside is more urgent tonight than when I first called for it on Tuesday,' he told CNN after the interview.
He added that Mr. Biden 'does not want his legacy to be that he's the one who turned over our country to a tyrant.'
Along with Doggett and Quigley House Reps. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts have called for Biden to withdraw.
Before Biden's Friday interview. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey urged the president 'to listen to the American people and carefully evaluate whether he remains our best hope to defeat Donald Trump.'
'Whatever President Biden decides, I am committed to doing everything in my power to defeat Donald Trump,' she added.
Illinois Rep Mike Quigley and Texas Rep Lloyd Doggett renewed their calls for Biden to step down after the ABC interview
