Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan says the “future of our republic” may depend on Democrats’ ability to unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as 2024 Nominees.
Democrats have been rattled since Biden’s performance in last week’s presidential debate came under widespread criticism. Hassan, who has been harshly critical of Biden on Israel, wrote an article in The Guardian titled “Kamala Harris may be our only hope. Biden should step down and support her,” Calls for him to step down support Harris.
After noting that Biden was already trailing former President Trump in the polls ahead of the gaffe-filled debate, Hassan asked: “Who do you want on the stage at the second debate in September to argue against Trump’s lies, bigotry and bullshit?
His intention, he declared, was simply to “remind Democrats that they still have time to make a choice: try to elect the oldest president in American history, whose age has become a weight around his neck, or try to elect the first Female president, first Asian president.” President of the United States and the second black president, which could galvanize their demoralized base. “
The former MSNBC host endorses Vice President Kamala Harris to take over as the Democratic presidential nominee. (Photo by Mehdi Hasan by Eugene Gologursky/Variety via Getty Images | Photo by Kamala Harris by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Hassan also cited polls saying Harris is increasingly popular among black communities, Hispanic communities and voters in swing states.
“You may not want to believe what the lazy pundits may say, but recent polls are very clear: Harris actually has a better chance of beating Trump than Biden does,” he told the British news outlet. “And, with the president, The difference is that the number of vice presidents has room to grow — something you’ll hear a lot in the coming days.”
He also argued that there was a “Gaza-shaped elephant in the room,” arguing that Harris was making herself look more sympathetic to Palestinians in Gaza than President Biden.
“Before last week’s debate, I thought Biden’s biggest electoral liability was not his age. It was his horrific stance on Gaza, from his uninterrupted supply of weapons to Israel to his non-existent stance on Rafah The ‘red line’,” he wrote. “Given Biden’s refusal to concede on the issue, Harris’ candidacy could provide Democrats with a fresh start on Gaza.”
After the debate, voters expressed concerns about Biden’s age and re-election ability. ((Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) | (Photo by Andrew Caballero Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) | Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images))
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Ultimately, while he believed he preferred another prominent Democratic candidate, various logistical issues ultimately made Harris the most pragmatic choice.
“I’m also not going to bother defending Gretchen Whitmer or Gavin Newsom. Would they be better than Harris? Yes. I believe the Democratic establishment is willing to bet on a vote in Chicago next month An “open meeting”? “As a result, Biden’s only viable alternative right now is Harris — especially since she was elected with 81 million Americans and is currently the only potential nominee with access to the $91 million in his campaign’s bank account.”
Hassan, known for his active social media presence and far-left views, noted that he is not a “fan” of Harris and was an outspoken critic of her during her failed bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
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