Former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, who served with President Biden in Congress for over 20 years, is calling on Democrats to pressure the president into bowing out of the 2024 race following his widely panned debate performance.

Harkin told Julie Gammack’s Iowa Potluck following the debate that voter perception is that Trump is the candidate best “able to take command of a situation and control the outcome.”

“Of course, Trump’s answers were meandering, gobbledygook, and full of lies, BUT they were said with force and directness,” the 84-year-old Harkin said.

“I also think all incumbent Democratic Senators should write to Biden asking him to release his delegates and step aside so the convention can choose a new candidate,” Harkin added. “A couple of governors may need to do the same.”

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“Last night was a disaster from which Biden cannot recover,” Harkin said.

The Iowa Democrat said that the president “has gone downhill since his State of the Union speech.”

“Look how he walked and handled himself on the House floor even after the speech, and watch how he walks and uses his arms now,” Harkin said. “Startling!”

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER CALLS ON DONALD TRUMP TO DROP OUT AFTER DEBATE PERFORMANCE

President Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Harkin’s comments come after Biden’s performance in the CNN presidential debate on Thursday that immediately sparked calls from within the Democratic Party for Biden to drop out of the race over age concerns.

Other Democrats, including Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James Clyburn have rallied behind the president saying his poor performance was due to “preparation overload.” 

President Biden and former President Trump participate in the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. 

“Folks, I know I’m not a young man,” a Biden campaign ad following the debate said. “But I know how to do this job. I know right from wrong. I know how to tell the truth,” 

“And I know, like millions of Americans know, when you get knocked down, you get back up.”

The Detroit Pistons might’ve made a lot of changes lately, but they aren’t alone. With a handful of teams parting ways with their head coaches from the start of the 2023-2024 NBA season, a lot of staffs have seen changes as a result.

Recently, it’s been reported that the Los Angeles Lakers’ new head coach JJ Redick was targeting a member of the Pistons’ front office. Dwane Casey, a former coach, was a candidate for Redick.

It took some time for Casey to decide what he wanted to do, but it seems he’ll stick around in Detroit. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Casey has “withdrawn” his name for consideration in LA.

It took time, and the period without a decision meant Casey actually considered heading out West to get back into the coaching cycle. Per the report, Casey didn’t want to uproot his family, leaving him in Michigan with the Pistons.

The last time Casey coached, the Pistons finished with a 17-65 record. It was clear Casey was headed towards the free agency market, but he decided to step down and took on an opportunity to move to the Pistons’ front office instead.

When Casey’s time with Detroit concluded, he wrapped a five-year tenure. In 384 games, the Pistons went 121-263. They made the playoffs on just one occasion, as Casey oversaw most of the Pistons’ rebuild. When he left, he was replaced by Monty Williams.

Being that the Lakers is Redick’s first professional coaching job, he could use all of the veteran experience alongside him he can get. Since Casey has coached in the NCAA for ten years, and has been around the NBA since 1994, he has more than enough experience to hold a job as an assistant. The last time he coached as an assistant, Casey was a member of the Dallas Mavericks’ organization in 2011.

It’s unclear if coaching in the future is an option or not for Casey, but it’s apparent the Lakers won’t land his services. For now, Casey will stick around in the Pistons’ front office, as they navigate through a new era under President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon.

The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the National League Central at 51-35 entering play Wednesday, have a problem.

They have too many good players.

It’s a good problem to have, of course, when trying to win baseball games. However, it makes voting for all-star teams a little tricky.

The Brewers already have two confirmed all-stars starters: catcher William Contreras and outfielder Christian Yelich.

Contreras has made his second all-star team in two years, while Yelich adds a third all-star appearance to a trophy case stacked with an MVP, Gold Glove and three Silver Sluggers.

Several Brewers, though, are vying for their first all-star nod.

Pitchers

Bryan Hudson (Reliever) – 30 games; 0.99 ERA; 52 strikeouts; 20 hits; 10 walks; 5 earned runs; 3 home runs; 4-0 record

Trevor Megill (Closer) – 30 games; 1.59 ERA; 32 strikeouts; 21 hits; 18 saves; 7 walks; 5 earned runs; 1 home run; 0-1 record

Reserves

Willy Adames (shortstop) – 78 hits; 56 RBI; 45 runs; 44 walks; 18 doubles; 13 home runs; 10 steals; .239 batting average

Jackson Chourio (outfield) – 60 hits; 34 RBI; 36 runs; 16 walks; 9 home runs (1 grand slam); 9 steals; .248 batting average

Brice Turang (second Base) – 85 hits; 38 RBI; 41 runs; 29 walks; 15 doubles; 2 triples; 6 home runs (2 grand slams); 28 steals; .287 batting average

Between Hudson and Megill, which Brewers pitcher should make the all-star team?

Which one of the reserves is most deserving?

Let us know in the poll below.

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