Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, former Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed that he would “probably be running” for president if he were still in office. During an appearance on “No BS News Hour with Charlie LeDuff,” Cuomo expressed his doubts about President Biden’s ability to win against Donald Trump in the 2024 election. When asked if he thinks he was removed from office because he posed a challenge to Biden, Cuomo replied, “Probably.”
Andrew Cuomo, Straight Up: Yeah, I'd 'Probably' Primary Biden If I Was Still Governorhttps://t.co/1g8EbpDCn8
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 10, 2023
Cuomo’s comments have added fuel to the speculation that there may be a primary challenge against Biden from within the Democratic Party. He argued that a primary is necessary because Biden is not the strongest candidate to go up against Trump. “I’m worried about the election from the Democrats’ point of view,” Cuomo said. “You don’t bet on the other team messing up, right? You have to play your game where you should win.”
Biden’s declining approval ratings and recent issues with inflation and the border crisis have prompted concerns among Democrats about his viability as a 2024 nominee. A recent poll from Morning Consult revealed that 54 percent of Americans disapprove of the president. This has led some Democrats to question whether Biden, at his age, is the best choice for their party’s nomination. Sharon Sweda, the leader of the Democratic Party in Lorain County, Ohio, stated that Biden is “in a period of his life where passing and death is imminent,” and it could be a “nightmare scenario” if he were to drop out after becoming the nominee.
Cuomo’s comments and the growing doubts about Biden’s candidacy have raised speculation about potential challengers within the Democratic Party for the 2024 election. It remains to be seen how these concerns will shape the future of the party and its primary process. One thing is clear, though: the landscape of the 2024 election is already shaping up to be an interesting and potentially contentious one.
