Democrats to Biden: Step Aside So the Party Can Move Forward

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Democrats to Biden: Step Aside So the Party Can Move Forward

 

Joe Biden’s return to the public spotlight has stirred frustration within his own party, as many Democrats grow increasingly vocal in their desire for the former president to quietly exit the stage and allow new leadership to emerge. Appearing on “The View” alongside former First Lady Jill Biden, the 46th president acknowledged responsibility for Donald Trump’s return to the White House and defended his decision to run for re-election last year. But if Biden was hoping for forgiveness or admiration, the reaction from within the party has largely been the opposite.

 

“It’s time for Joe Biden to go away with all due respect and let the next generation of Democrats take the mantle,” said Chuck Rocha, a Democratic strategist. “Every time he appears on a show or says something, it’s just another week or a month that we have to defend him and remind everybody that we got beat by Donald Trump, again.” Rocha added that Biden’s reappearance only serves to delay the party’s recovery and efforts to build a fresh identity. “For those of us trying to rebuild the brand, it does no good when you’re constantly reminded about the old brand that won’t go away,” he said, noting that the only relief came from Biden’s interview being quickly overshadowed by the announcement of a new pope.

 

As the Democratic Party tries to regain its footing after being shut out of power in Washington, Biden remains an unavoidable figure—one many believe is now a hindrance. Compounding tensions are the anticipated release of audio from Biden’s classified documents investigation and a forthcoming book, Original Sin, which reportedly delves into Biden’s controversial decision to seek reelection “despite evidence of his serious decline” mentally.

 

“Every interview that Biden does drags us backwards and reminds people of the older generation of Democrats that got us into this mess,” said Amanda Litman, co-founder of the progressive group Run For Something. “When attention is our scarcest resource, we need to prioritize hearing from the next generation of leaders who could excite and rebuild the party.”

 

Some Democrats, however, saw potential value in Biden’s reappearance—if he chose his words carefully and offered constructive insight. Ashley Etienne, a Democratic strategist and former senior advisor to Biden and Nancy Pelosi, acknowledged that Biden’s voice still holds weight. “I think this is an incredible inflection point as a nation, as a world and people like Joe Biden add value to the conversation — when [he’s focused] on being constructive,” she said. Etienne called for an honest reckoning from the party. “I do believe we’ve got to reconcile what actually happened, be honest about it, confront it and move past it. I think central to that … would be an autopsy from the party,” she added. “Absent that, then you got all these books that are going to fill in the gaps and the holes and it’s going to keep perpetuating the problem and deepening the wound.”

 

A Biden adviser, speaking anonymously, said the former president has no immediate plans for public events, though not everyone agrees he should stay silent. Erica Loewe, who served as a special assistant to Biden, argued that his voice remains relevant. “There’s no reason why Joe Biden should not be a part of this conversation,” she said, adding, “There’s no question that Democrats as a whole have a messaging problem, but that can’t solely be blamed on Joe Biden.”

 

In his interview, Biden revealed he is working on a book and addressed Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump, asserting Republicans took “the sexist route.” He also accepted responsibility for Trump’s victory, stating plainly, “Look, I was in charge and he won, so I take responsibility.” Some Democrats appreciated that moment of accountability. “I think people have wanted to hear him acknowledge some sense of responsibility,” said Democratic strategist Karen Finney. She also pointed to what many see as a betrayal of trust: Biden’s choice to run for a second term despite earlier promises that he would be a one-term president.

 

This backward-looking narrative has become especially frustrating for Democrats eager to focus on recent wins. The party celebrated statewide success in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race in April and is seeing some advantages in Senate races, with high-profile Republicans like Brian Kemp and Chris Sununu opting out of key contests.

 

Georgia-based Democratic strategist Andrew Heaton summed up the mood succinctly: “Most Democrats … are tired of the distractions.” He warned that Biden’s presence risks reigniting internal party divisions and reinforcing negative narratives. Comparing the current situation to a wildfire, Heaton said, “Digging into the machinations of the Biden reelect is not something that I think a lot of folks are focused on right now.” He added, “Like, can we just move on?”

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Politico  2025-05-13

 

 

 

[ukrules]

Well he is an ex-president so he can do all the interviews he wants.

He could also cause a lot of damage but that won't make any difference, he's out of the game now.

Is he out for revenge, I wouldn't be too happy to be yanked from the job - even though he was clearly too old.

[bkk6060]

The face of the Democrat party for sure=Totally out of touch with reality.

[bubblegum]

First they need to decide what they actually stand for. Another Biden or Bernie. So far the "golden middle way" does not work so go for AOC,  Jeffries or Newsom 

[novacova]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

Democrats to Biden: Step Aside So the Party Can Move Forward

…And Stop Reminding People How Dysfunctional We Are, We Want Them To Forget!

[thesetat]

I say, let him continue. He does a good job showing how the Democrats hid his afflictions. He does a good job now reminding people why he was forced to stop running for another term. He does an even better job at reminding those Democrats who voted for Trump what a good decision they made. 

[impulse]

Does this mean they won't be putting him on Mt Rushmore?

 

Fickle lot, those Democrats.

 

[impulse]

1 hour ago, thesetat said:

I say, let him continue. He does a good job showing how the Democrats hid his afflictions. He does a good job now reminding people why he was forced to stop running for another term. He does an even better job at reminding those Democrats who voted for Trump what a good decision they made. 

 

So true.  Every time he appears in public, he reminds voters of the Dem fibs to cover it all up. 

 

And the fibs of the MSM, who must cringe every time they see him.  The MSM must be in quite a quandary, deciding whether it's better that they be seen by viewers as liars, or incompetent.  Because it's so obviously one or the other...

 

[johng]

22 minutes ago, impulse said:

liars, or incompetent.  Because it's so obviously one or the other..

Both + propaganda pedlers.

[newbee2022]

Right.

Promote AOC and Ben Meidelas ❤️

[thaipo7]

Where is TUG and JingThing to set these people and tell them that Biden was the best for America.  No we don't need  more Marxist like AOC.

[JonnyF]

What an embarrassment the The Dems.

 

A constant reminder of their lies about his cognitive state.

 

Hopefully he sticks around 😄.

 

 

 

[Presnock]

2 hours ago, bubblegum said:

First they need to decide what they actually stand for. Another Biden or Bernie. So far the "golden middle way" does not work so go for AOC,  Jeffries or Newsom 

I personally feel that a Jeffries/Crockette team would be the best bet for the Dems though I also realize there might be a couple of others but I have listened to these two speaking and while I am nowhere near a fan of the Democratic Party, at least  these two know how to carry on an intelligent conversation which is more that some favorite Dems are. IMHO - Hell who knows, the KING may just take over and no elections either as the Maggots will support him no matter what he does to make them sacrifice

[Searat7]

Jill is pushing him out there because they probably need the money with Hunter’s gravy train long gone. You don’t hear anything about a presidential library for him which is most unusual and I think few would buy his book if he is actually able to write one.  Fade off into the sunset and take Pelosi and the other seniors with him. 

[ThreeCardMonte]

He made a fool out of himself on the VIEW.

 

The Democrats have no one.

 

AOC, Crockett, Sanders, Omar….What a joke.

 

 

[connda]

Rolling the elderly dorf out to prove that he's "as sharp as a tack" and in the process proving he belongs in a home for those with advanced age-related dementia is a sad statement of both the Democrat Party and The Biden Dynasty as a whole - both who believe they are still relevant.

I'd be interested if both the Republican and Democrat dinosaurs would step aside and let the next generation to move forward. But in reality it's not just the parties, it's the "stupid" voters, the tyranny of the majority of whom simply can't stop voting the same person into office over and over and over and over and over again until you have people in their really advanced years pretending to be a Congressman or Senator.  It's a joke, and a poor joke at that.