Drs. Mary Bruce & James Serene

State College

We are grateful to President Biden for his long and valuable public service, but encourage him to step down and embrace the next generation of leaders.

Biden is an outstanding president. He led America through difficult times and is one of the most consequential leaders we have known.

His administration significantly improved the lives of ordinary Americans through historic unemployment and wage growth, and massive investments in infrastructure. He champions individual rights, including a woman’s right to control her own body, and forged a strong global community to preserve democracy around the world.

He has rightfully earned the world’s gratitude. It’s now time for him to step aside and allow the Democratic Party to choose his successor. As Biden notes, Donald Trump poses an existential threat to our nation, and we must prevent MAGA Republicans from destroying Biden’s legacy and 250 years of constitutional democracy.

Biden’s debate performance does not undo his historic accomplishments, but it does reflect ongoing age-related issues. As septuagenarians retired from rewarding, successful careers, we empathize with Biden’s reluctance to quit. But a younger, more vigorous candidate will emphasize Trump’s own cognitive decline, his relentless lies, criminal convictions and authoritarian ambitions — and his unfitness for office.

Voters are eager for an alternative candidate to preserve and extend President Biden’s legacy, and defend us from the serious dangers posed by another Trump administration.

Please join us in encouraging President Biden to step down and leave the country in the hands of another excellent Democrat.