Staff Reports
President Biden, our favorite walking, talking gaffe machine, isn’t exactly inspiring confidence in his own party these days. According to a juicy new report, his allies are running around like headless chickens trying to reassure their Democrat buddies that ol’ Joe still has a fighting chance in the 2024 presidential election. But let’s be real here – that’s like trying to convince a cat that a cucumber is just a funny-shaped vegetable. It’s not gonna work.
The Washington Post’s revealing exposé gives us a peek behind the curtain at the panic and doubt creeping into the hearts of Democrats faster than a mouse on a cheese binge. The article spills the tea on how Biden, who’s already collecting social security, is making his own party nervous about his ability to take on former President Donald Trump in the next election. And if the thought of Biden going head-to-head with Trump again doesn’t make you raise an eyebrow, then I’ve got some oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.
Today's cover: Biden allies try to calm anxious Dems, stress there is no 2024 backup plan ahead of prez’s 81st birthday: report https://t.co/qyyj2hXuex pic.twitter.com/5ynfD4cPKH
— New York Post (@nypost) November 20, 2023
The whispers coming from within the Democrats’ inner circle paint a picture of worry, with some even fretting about Biden’s age and whether he’s got the stamina to go toe-to-toe with Trump in 2024. Can you blame them? The man will be cruising into his 80s faster than a retiree on a Florida golf course. And with recent polls showing Trump giving Biden a run for his money, it’s no wonder the Democrats are reaching for the antacids.
At a swanky private power conference, hosted by none other than Rahm Emanuel’s brother, Ari, the nerves were palpable. One attendee even voiced concerns about Biden losing the election and asked the ultimate question – “What’s the backup plan, folks?” But when Biden’s loyal lapdog, Ron Klain, barked back that there was no Plan B and that Biden was still a top-notch candidate, the crowd seemed as divided as a pizza at a kids’ birthday party. Some were miffed at the lack of a backup plan, while others were just grateful Klain stuck up for old man Biden.
But the drama doesn’t stop there, folks. Nope, at a separate shindig in Chicago, some attendees were less than impressed with former President Barack Obama’s efforts to boost Biden’s street cred. It’s like watching a game of political dodgeball – everyone’s trying to avoid getting hit by the truth bomb that Biden might not be the golden ticket the Democrats are hoping for.
And let’s not forget about the cherry on top – a Democratic congressman from Minnesota, Dean Phillips, pulled a Hail Mary and launched a primary challenge against Biden. The nerve of some people, am I right? Plus, even the legendary David Axelrod, who’s practically BFFs with Obama, has been tossing some shade at Biden. He’s been questioning whether Biden is really the best bet for the Democrats in 2024. Ouch.
Despite Biden’s cronies trying to put a positive spin on things after the Democrats scored some wins in 2023, the reality is that Biden is still trailing Trump in the polls. I mean, come on, it’s like trying to sell ice to Eskimos at this point. But hey, anything can happen in politics, right? Like a cockroach surviving a nuclear blast, Biden might just cling to his hopes for the 2024 election. And who knows, maybe a friendly alien invasion will distract everyone from the whole Biden vs. Trump circus. But until then, let’s grab the popcorn and watch the political drama unfold.
