NYT’s Maureen Dowd Slams Democrats’ Effort To Replace Biden As A ‘Coup’
In a sharply worded column, New York Times opinion writer Maureen Dowd has labeled the Democratic Party’s decision to replace President Joe Biden as their 2024 nominee as a “coup.” Dowd argues that while Biden’s removal may have been necessary given his diminished prospects, the manner in which party leaders pushed him out reflects a calculated power move.
Dowd describes how influential Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Barack Obama gradually isolated Biden before ultimately pressuring him to withdraw. “The president already resented Obama for shoving him aside for Hillary,” Dowd wrote, pointing to long-standing tensions that resurfaced during the transition. According to her, Biden was left “sulking” as he was quietly pushed out of the race.
The columnist criticizes the way Democrats sought to “whitewash the coup” by showering Biden with praise even as they orchestrated his exit. Figures like Rep. James Clyburn publicly commended Biden’s leadership while supporting his removal behind closed doors. The sudden shift toward Kamala Harris as the nominee has brought renewed enthusiasm, but Dowd warns that the move was not as smooth as it appears.
Despite her critique of the process, Dowd concedes that the party may have avoided a major electoral loss by making the switch. Her analysis highlights the raw political calculus that drove the decision, exposing the inner workings of a party determined to win at all costs.
