On a recent episode of NewsNation’s "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts expressed regret over not urging President Joe Biden to step aside sooner. Moulton, one of the early voices in Congress calling for Biden to consider leaving the race, revealed that the situation within the White House was more troubling than many lawmakers had realized.
During the interview, Vargas brought up a new book about the 2024 election, which suggests that Democratic leaders had concerns about Biden’s fitness for a second term as early as 2023. The book even mentions plans for who would take over if Biden were unable to serve, highlighting worries about Vice President Kamala Harris’s ability to win against Donald Trump.
Moulton acknowledged that he was among the first in Congress to publicly advocate for Biden to step aside. He admitted he wished he had acted sooner, stating, "I think there’s a lot of blame to go around here." His comments reflect a growing unease among some Democrats regarding Biden’s capacity to lead the party into the next election.
This discussion comes at a critical time for the Democratic Party as they prepare for the upcoming presidential race. Concerns about Biden’s age and health have been a recurring topic, and Moulton’s remarks add to the ongoing debate about the party’s direction and leadership.