TOP OF MIND: What advice would you offer Gabriella Durán Blakey, the new superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools?

Top of Mind is a weekly question about an issue affecting New Mexicans.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

Should Democratic leaders and the Biden family persuade President Joe Biden to resign?

“Yes, Democratic leaders and Biden’s family should persuade President Biden to resign. This is the most important job in the U.S., perhaps the world. It is clear that he does not have capacity. He is not only an embarrassment, it is negligent of leaders and Congress to leave him.”

— Shane Neal, Rio Rancho

“Absolutely not. One bad debate performance should not dismiss his accomplishments. Anyone who has ever prepared for an important presentation or speech knows that over-preparation can negatively impact the result. Remember, it’s not about being knocked down, it’s about how fast you get back up and continue the fight.”

— Luna Blanco, Rio Rancho

“I would hope Democratic leaders and the Biden family would make an effort to convince Joe Biden to withdraw and quietly live out his retirement in Delaware. But they can’t afford to. There’s too much at stake. They will do whatever it takes to stay in the race.”

— Pamela Cox, Los Ranchos

No, President Biden is old, walks funny, and battles his stutter daily. His brain is working just fine.”

— Terri Garner, Rio Rancho

“Yes. He’s incapable of completing sentences on topic. Foreign leaders have to guide him off stage. He’s made us weak before our enemies, destroyed our economy, allowed millions of illegals to cross our borders; bringing drug cartels, human trafficking, high crime rates; sent billions to Ukraine while raising U.S. debt ceiling.”

— Deanna Coulter, Albuquerque

“Poor 90-minute performance doesn’t outweigh three years of effective governing.”

— Bill Pommy, Rio Rancho

“It is cruel and unusual punishment to Biden if his handlers and family do not convince him to withdraw from the race. One wonders if he was intentionally thrown to the lions in the CNN debate? He is suffering the same fate as ‘Uncle Bose’ except his cannibals are political?”

— Dave Coulie, Albuquerque

“A falter at the start of the debate is overshadowing the strength and empathy at the end of it. Biden’s experience and integrity is unmatched. He is the best person for the job, regardless of age.”

— Eva Taylor, Albuquerque

“Biden should have announced he would not run at least a year ago. Now, it is too late for anyone else to gain traction. If he loses to Trump, Biden’s legacy of achievements will be greatly tarnished.”

— Brian Hill, Albuquerque

“It’s no longer about can Biden win; it’s about will he win. Is waiting to see if he has another ‘senior moment’ worth the risk? The GOP is going to hammer the public with clips of the debate to remind us. The risk is too great.”

— Jeffrey Paul, Albuquerque

“The Democratic Party needs to get behind the sitting president. They need to pull out all the stops in order to defeat Trump.”

— Jill Aubrey, Albuquerque

President Biden promised to be a one-term president but he reneged on that. He did not keep his promise. His supporters say he just had a bad night, but it looks like what caused his terrible performance was more likely something that will get progressively worse. Time to go now.”

— Judy Crane, Tijeras

“No, Joe Biden knows he didn’t perform well in the debate. He doesn’t need unsolicited advice or should he resign from anything. Biden is still the best man by far. No debate required for that.”

— Mark Yarnelle, Albuquerque

“Sure, but it is not going to be done. Dr. Jill wants to be president for another four-plus years. The mainstream media has hidden Biden’s physical and mental deterioration for way too long. There is no way he should be allowed to continue in service, for even a few minutes.”

— David Woodward, Albuquerque

“Definitely not. The Democratic Party has pushed his reelection up to now and panic about one debate performance should not change it. Family and party elites should not come into it. It should be up to the people to make a choice.”

— Charles Matley, Fairacres

“No. Why? The Biden at this debate was the same guy known, protected and misrepresented by family, news media, and his party for years. But on June 27th even casual observers finally recognized an emperor with no clothes. Now this enlightened, once-great nation needs to let the chips fall.”

— Michael Keedy, Alamogordo

“No, it’s too late for that. But I’ll be choosing Joe Biden, ‘warts and all,’ for his policies, decency and honesty.”

— Donald Schmierbach, Los Lunas

“Absolutely no.”

— Theresa Haycock, Sandia Park

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION

What advice would you offer Gabriella Durán Blakey, the new superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools?

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