Opinion | George Clooney: I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee.

🌈 Abstract

The article is a guest essay by George Clooney, a lifelong Democrat, discussing his views on the upcoming 2024 presidential election and the need for a new Democratic nominee.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Guest Essay

1. What are Clooney's views on the Democratic party and his involvement in it?

• Clooney is a lifelong Democrat and proud of what the party represents. He has led some of the biggest fundraisers for Democratic candidates like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden.

2. What are Clooney's views on President Joe Biden?

• Clooney considers Biden a friend and believes in his character and morals. However, he believes Biden has aged and is no longer the same person he was in 2010 or 2020.

3. What does Clooney think about Biden's ability to win the 2024 election?

• Clooney believes Biden cannot win the fight against time and that the Democratic party will not win in November 2024 with Biden as the nominee. He thinks the party will also lose the House and Senate.

4. What does Clooney suggest the Democratic party should do?

• Clooney suggests that top Democratic leaders should ask Biden to voluntarily step aside and allow other strong Democratic candidates to step forward and compete for the nomination. He believes this would energize the party and voters.

5. How does Clooney compare the Democratic party's situation to the recent events in France?

• Clooney draws a comparison to the 200 or so French candidates who stepped aside and put their personal ambitions on hold to save their democracy from the far right. He believes the Democratic party can have an exciting time for democracy by allowing new candidates to compete.

[02] Conclusion

Clooney concludes by stating that while it would be messy, allowing a new Democratic nominee to compete would be better for the party and democracy than sticking with Biden, who he believes cannot win in 2024.