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Aaron Sorkin Suggests Romney to Replace Biden, Retracts After Backlash

Jul 21, 2024, 04:15 PM

Aaron Sorkin, the creator of 'The West Wing,' has written an op-ed in the New York Times suggesting that the Democratic Party should nominate Republican Senator Mitt Romney as their presidential candidate to replace Joe Biden at the convention next month. Sorkin argues that this move would be a strategic way to defeat former President Donald Trump, whom he describes as a 'dangerous imbecile,' and suggests that nominating a Republican could be a 'healing event.' The proposal has been widely criticized and mocked on social media, with many finding it out of touch and unrealistic. Some commentators have pointed out the irony of Democrats, who have previously demonized Romney, now considering him as a candidate. Following the backlash, Sorkin has retracted his suggestion and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris instead, stating, 'I take it all back. Harris for America!'