Staff Reports
Democrats have been forced to face the harsh truth as they witness the collapse of Joe Biden’s re-election hopes, sending shockwaves through their ranks.
A gathering on Capitol Hill turned into what insiders described as a grim “funeral” discussion about Biden’s political future. Despite mounting pressure for him to step aside, Biden defiantly declared his intention to soldier on in the race, leaving Democrats in disarray just four months before the crucial election.
Maggie Hassan is the first Senate Democrat out of a meeting with Biden’s reelection team.
‘We obviously have different perspectives on how best to proceed,’ she told reporters before confirming she is backing Biden. pic.twitter.com/yU8yz99jAd
— Jon Michael Raasch (@JMRaasch) July 11, 2024
The recent revelation of Biden’s cognitive decline during the debates has sent Democrats into a tailspin, with many now grappling with the reality that their candidate may not be up for the job.
Eager to quash any dissent within his own party, Biden fired back with a fiery letter to Hill Democrats as they returned from their break, trying to solidify his support. While some top Democrats initially expressed skepticism about Biden, like Jerry Nadler, they have since fallen in line after Biden took a more aggressive stance.
However, despite his efforts to rally support, Biden has failed to uplift the spirits of his party, leaving Democrats in a state of paralysis and indecision. A somber meeting to discuss Biden’s future ended without any clear path forward, highlighting the deep divide within the party.
Pressure on Biden has been mounting from all sides, including influential liberal media outlets and even former allies like Nancy Pelosi, who suggested that Biden should reconsider his candidacy. With the party convention looming in August, Democrats are facing a race against time to salvage their chances.
Meanwhile, President Trump and his supporters are watching gleefully as Biden’s campaign struggles, with polls indicating a significant decline in his support in key battleground states. As the chaos unfolds in the Democratic camp, conservatives are seizing the opportunity to gain ground in the upcoming election.
