Staff Reports
Donald Trump may have just secured his victory in the 2024 election. President Joe Biden’s debate performance was nothing short of a train wreck. One would think that even for a small portion of the debate, Biden would manage to string together a few coherent thoughts about his presidency. However, the reality was far from it. Biden stumbled over his words and failed to defend his administration’s modest accomplishments, becoming flustered and deflecting Donald Trump’s well-aimed criticisms.
Rather than pouncing on Biden’s numerous mental misfires, Trump chose to remain disciplined and presidential. Some political commentators already hint at a Democratic push to replace Biden on the ticket. Given the horror show that Biden’s performance was, who could blame them?
MSNBC guest speculates about how Democrats might swap out Joe Biden after his miserable debate performance tonight. pic.twitter.com/VyA3PdatYd
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 28, 2024
Biden made cringe-worthy claims, like speaking to dead World War II veterans, and botched his stance on abortion—a cornerstone issue for his campaign. His clunky rhetoric even delved into bizarre territory, mentioning family members involved in rape cases. The entire premise of this debate was for Biden to demonstrate competence, control, and cognitive capability. He regrettably failed in every aspect.
“VERY AGGRESSIVE PANIC IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!” pic.twitter.com/yE0vbKiClJ
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 28, 2024
In the aftermath of the debate, whispers of panic spread across the Democratic Party. Even stalwart liberal voices acknowledged the catastrophe. Phones reportedly buzzed non-stop with messages of despair from Democratic insiders. MSNBC and CNN coverage reflected the dire mood, quoting a congressman who jokingly expressed a desire to “jump off a bridge” after witnessing Biden’s performance.
JOY REID:
"My phone never really stopped buzzing throughout. The universal reaction was…approaching panic!" pic.twitter.com/KNRAeb2S1s
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 28, 2024
Historically, American elections have often been won in unforgettable debate moments. Instances like Reagan’s quip about age or Dukakis’ unemotional response to a death penalty question have sealed candidates’ fates. Biden’s blundering display could very well join these ranks, marking a crucial turning point that clinches Trump’s path to a second term.
KRISTEN WELKER: "There's no way to sugar coat this…[Biden] delivered a performance that was at times halting, at times he seemed to lose his train of thought…" pic.twitter.com/AfnuKBcGPQ
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 28, 2024
Before this debate, skepticism about Biden’s age and capability was already high among voters. Polls from Washington Post/ABC News indicated that a vast majority believe Biden is too old for another term. Notably, nearly 30 percent of the black vote was already leaning towards Trump, according to a New York Times/Siena Poll. Biden’s performance did nothing to alleviate these doubts and only solidified Trump’s lead in crucial battleground states.
In conclusion, Trump triumphed in this debate, and the momentum may carry him straight to a November victory. With such a colossal blunder by Biden, the only thing left to consider is how the Democratic Party plans to clean up this mess before Election Day.
