In the Lowcountry, a Democratic congressional candidate is calling on President Joe Biden to step down as the presidential nominee.
Michael B. Moore issued a press release over the July fourth holiday that on one hand praised the president, saying his “impact as a public servant cannot be overstated.”
Yet it also asked Biden to consider a new position finding a replacement.
“I believe he now has a critical role to play in the preservation of our democracy and institutions,” Moore said.
Moore called the presidential election the most consequential in our lifetime and encouraged the Democratic Party to move forward with a new nominee.
But President Biden has long maintained he is the only Democrat who can defeat Donald Trump. And publicly, he says he has no plans to step away.
Concern over the 81-year old’s candidacy has grown considerably since he debated Donald Trump last week. Biden blamed a cold and overseas travel for his poor performance. Longtime allies like Congressman Jim Clyburn have remained by his side.
Moore faces his own high-profile race. The great-great grandson of Civil War hero Robert Smalls is a first-time candidate who’s taking on U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in the state’s 1st Congressional District. Mace has been endorsed by former president Donald Trump.
