Staff Reports
President Joe Biden and his administration found themselves in quite the pickle thanks to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll revealed that a whopping 77 percent of Americans believe Biden is too old to be effective in a second term, including 69 percent of his fellow Democrats. Ouch! The headache for Biden just keeps getting worse, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going away anytime soon.
During an episode of “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was grilled about the poll and the concerns surrounding Biden’s stamina and age. Tapper, not holding back, asked if the White House was worried that these questions could impact voter support for a second term. Jean-Pierre tried to dodge the issue, citing the Hatch Act, but Tapper quickly reminded her that she could still talk about the perception of the public.
Jean-Pierre’s responses were lackluster and rehearsed, failing to alleviate concerns about Biden’s age. She tried to argue that Biden’s decades-long political career brings wisdom and experience to the administration. Well, that may be true, but it also means that Biden has been in office for far too long. It’s time for some fresh faces and new ideas, not the same old politicians who’ve been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Despite Jean-Pierre’s attempts to defend Biden’s age, the polls consistently show that the American people aren’t buying it. Tapper, like most Americans, wanted answers about Biden’s ability to do the job, not just his record. Unfortunately, Jean-Pierre failed to provide any satisfactory responses and instead focused on touting Biden’s accomplishments. But accomplishments mean nothing if the man leading the charge is too tired to make it to the finish line.
Jean-Pierre also conveniently avoided discussing potential challengers to Biden, like Nikki Haley, who is running in the Republican primary. Instead, she deflected and praised Biden’s work ethic and focus on the American people. But actions speak louder than words, and Biden’s actions often leave much to be desired. Just look at his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 American servicemembers. It’s clear that Biden’s priorities are misplaced and his decision-making is questionable at best.
'Devastating' New Poll Shows Americans Overwhelmingly Share This Belief About Biden
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Despite Tapper’s persistent questioning and the overwhelming concerns from the American people, Jean-Pierre remained stubborn and insisted that Biden’s record matters more than his age. Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but the American people disagree. They want a leader who can inspire confidence and take decisive action, not someone who fumbles through speeches and struggles to remember where he is.
In the end, Tapper failed to bring up the administration’s catastrophic failure in Afghanistan, a topic that should not be forgotten. The anniversary of the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport passed without any real accountability from the Biden administration. While Tapper may have asked tough questions about Biden’s age, he missed a crucial opportunity to hold the administration accountable for their actions overseas.
The American people deserve better than a president who is seen as too old and lacking the stamina to lead. It’s time for a change, for fresh ideas, and for a leader who can truly deliver for the American people. Biden may have his die-hard supporters, but the majority of Americans are rightfully concerned about his ability to effectively govern. It’s time to face the reality that Biden’s time has passed, and it’s time for a new era of leadership.
