Staff Reports
The latest Biden blunder-fest at the NATO summit presses on, leaving even Capitol Hill Democrats scratching their heads. The highly-touted “big-boy press conference,” as White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fancifully dubbed it, turned out to be anything but reassuring. Instead, Biden’s Thursday night appearance was marred by a series of facepalm-worthy gaffes that had everyone wondering if the President was having a senior moment or several.
To kick things off, Biden didn’t even manage to get the name of his own Vice President right. Instead of giving a nod to Kamala Harris, he went off-script and mistakenly referred to her in a way that would make even a freshman speechwriter blush. The laughter might be the best medicine, but not when the leader of the free world is confusing his veeps.
Then came the introduction of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which ended up being a Putin-pop. Biden’s slip-up, naming him as President Putin, had onlookers doing double-takes. Some might say it’s an honest mistake, but when these miscues are stacking up like a kid’s toy blocks, it’s enough to make one wonder if Biden’s compass is on the fritz.
Meanwhile, three House Democrats are apparently done with the shenanigans, according to Axios. Representatives Jim Himes, Scott Peters, and Eric Sorensen openly questioned Biden’s viability as a candidate, suggesting that a new standard-bearer is needed for the party. Himes bluntly noted that Biden isn’t their strongest option anymore. Peters chimed in that the current trajectory is a one-way ticket to a loss, and Sorensen invoked Biden’s own campaign ethos, asking him to prioritize the country over party once again.
Western Journal: 'Not Enough': Biden Gets Tough News from Fellow Democrats Shortly After 'Big Boy' News Conference https://t.co/4XAhObAUQP
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Capitol Hill wasn’t short on entertaining commentary either. The Harris blunder led to groans and a collective sentiment that Biden’s performance was “so sad.” It seems even within his camp, there are low expectations and a few Democrats have outright said it’s game over. Putting a cherry on this sundae of mishaps, Democratic Rep. Quigley expectedly remarked that one press conference shouldn’t be the end-all and the be-all, but then again, after this trainwreck, voters might disagree.
During the cascading comedy of errors, Biden incoherently reassured everyone that he’s “determined on running.” His rambling discourse about traveling around and finishing what he started didn’t exactly inspire confidence; it felt more like the old dog trying to learn new tricks but tripping over his own paws.
In the grand circus that was supposed to be a “big-boy” press conference, Biden’s performance was far from presidential. With all these escapades, one has to wonder how long the Dems will keep him on the ticket before it becomes more of a farce than a campaign.
