Plan B

Democrats look for alternatives:

One major Democratic donor and Biden supporter said it was time for the president to end his campaign. This person described Biden’s night as “the worst performance in history” and said Biden was so “bad that no one will pay attention to Trump’s lies.” “Biden needs to drop out. No question about it,” the donor said in a text message, proposing an alternate ticket led by the governors of Maryland and Michigan. Biden stumbles, rambles at first presidential debate beside Trump SharePlay Video At least two prominent potential 2028 contenders — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — said they stood by Biden even after his performance. Newsom, when pressed on MSNBC if Biden should step down, said that talk is “unhelpful” and “unnecessary.” “You don’t turn your back because of one performance,” Newsom said. “What kind of party does that?”

One that needs a new candidate...