Aaron Sorkin Suggests in New York Times Op-Ed That Democrats Nominate Mitt Romney to Replace Biden

Jul 21, 2024, 01:42 PM

Aaron Sorkin has written an op-ed for the New York Times suggesting that the Democrats should nominate Mitt Romney, a Republican, to replace Joe Biden as their candidate for the upcoming presidential race. This proposal has sparked widespread ridicule and incredulity, with many pointing out the irony given the Democrats' previous criticisms of Romney. Sorkin, known for creating 'The West Wing,' has been accused of self-parody and leaning into stereotypes about himself. The idea has been described as 'shockingly dumb' and 'outrageously stupid,' with some commentators speculating on the potential outcomes if such a nomination were to occur. Sorkin's suggestion comes ahead of the Democratic convention next month, where he penned a couple hundred words to convince the party.