Open Forum 7/9/24: Should President Biden leave the 2024 Democratic ticket?

Published July 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM EDT

WAMC

Should he stay or should he go? After President Biden's poor showing in the June 27 presidential debate, some prominent Democrats have called for him to get out of the presidential race. Our listeners share their opinions on the topic.

WAMC News Director Ian Pickus joins host Ray Graf.

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