Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining the growing ranks of Democrats calling on Joe Biden to step aside, but has become the first to do so using a tortured U.S. women’s national team analogy.
Biden has been under increasing pressure to not seek a second term as U.S. president after a disastrous debate against challenger Donald Trump last month.
Pressure has been building on Biden to make way ahead of November’s election, with some Democrats hoping a late switch will help stave off Trump’s return to the presidency.
Nessel appears to be among that group but rather than simply coming out and saying it, she instead posted a coded message on Sunday night that attempted to draw parallels between Biden and USWNT striker Alex Morgan.
“I adore Alex Morgan. One of the greatest of all time. But she’s aged significantly from her prime playing days & gracefully accepted that in order to win the gold it was time to pass the baton,” Nessel said on X.
“No one will ever forget her incredible accomplishments, but Alex just wants what’s best for the team and for America,” she added. “That’s what makes her a true champion.”
No one will ever forget her incredible accomplishments, but Alex just wants what’s best for the team and for America. That’s what makes her a true champion. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/hsPOSe0F3l
— Dana Nessel (@dananessel) July 7, 2024
Unfortunately for those in Nessel’s camp, there is one key difference between Morgan and Biden. The veteran striker’s Olympic roster omission was entirely not her decision.
By contrast, Biden will be the final arbiter of his own fate, and he appears far from ready to “gracefully” accept that it’s time to pass the baton.
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