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White House Clueless, Biden Heads to Austin

The Texas Democratic Party Chairman said if Biden, an old white man who is upsettingly still the best option for Americans, leads the midterms ticket, they'll have to grin and bear it.

Published July 12, 2024 at 5:02pm by John C. Moritz

Embattled, Amnesiac 'Democrats' Snub Biden's Visit to Lone Star State, Cowardly Buyers' Remorse Sets In

Texas Democratic Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa, along with two senior congressional members of his party, will not attend President Joe Biden's visit to Austin on Monday, citing schedule conflicts. This notable snub comes as calls within the Democratic Party grow for Biden to step down as the 2024 candidate, following his unsteady performance in the recent debate with Donald Trump.

Hinojosa, in an interview, stopped short of explicitly joining the calls for Biden to step down but failed to offer enthusiastic support for the President, stating, "If he makes a decision to stay, then so be it. We have to make the best of that...And we need to do everything possible to make sure that [...] we don't affect our down-ballot races in Texas, some critical down-ballot races that will decide the future of Texas."

When asked directly if Biden should be the party's nominee, Hinojosa's reply was a meager: "I want to make sure that the person that has the best chance of beating Donald Trump is at the top of the ticket."

Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin, the first prominent Democrat to call for Biden to step aside, will also be absent, along with Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, due to prior commitments.

Meanwhile, five former Democratic Congress members from Texas sent a letter to Biden, urging him to gracefully exit the race, praising him for his "long career in public service" but stating that it is time for a new generation of leaders.

In a live news conference on Thursday evening, Biden vowed to remain in the race, insisting he is the best Democrat to take on Trump, stating, "If I slow down and can't get the job done, that's a sign I shouldn't be doing it."

Biden's visit to the LBJ Library marks the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed Jim Crow-style segregation. In his final public appearance, Johnson expressed hope that the law would bring about lasting racial equality. Let's honor that legacy and hope Democrats in Texas grow a spine.