Staff Reports
President Biden’s secret reelection shenanigans are getting messier by the day. Apparently, the push to boot the Commander-in-Chief out of the White House race has escalated to public name-calling about his health. Yes, the liberals have moved from whispers to full-blown public declarations about Biden’s fitness—or lack thereof.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, usually a beacon of unwavering support, is now waffling on morning talk shows about Biden’s future. Her noncommittal stance only further exposes how flimsy Democratic leadership’s backing for Biden really is. This weak showing might not make for great anti-Biden attack ads, but it sure does highlight the rickety foundation his campaign stands on.
Hollywood elites like George Clooney are now stepping into the ring, pontificating in major newspapers about Biden’s noticeable decline. Even former Obama administration insiders are essentially admitting that Clooney’s portrayal is spot on and serves up a plate of fodder for Trump’s campaign. Names are now being attached to these once-anonymous critiques, signaling the desperation of a party hoping to coax Biden out of the race.
This high-stakes gamble could backfire spectacularly. If Biden manages to cling to the nomination after the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, he will be even more vulnerable in the face of Trump. Originally, Democrats wanted to avoid a brutal primary that might weaken the eventual nominee, but they’ve now launched an offensive that might end up doing just that.
Questions are floating around why the Democrats waited until now to voice concerns about Biden’s capabilities. Republicans find it amusing watching the likes of Senator Patty Murray do a 180, from critiquing stories about Biden’s age to now demanding a more dynamic candidate. NBC’s Chuck Todd and New York magazine’s Olivia Nuzzi have both pointed out past doubts within Biden’s inner circle, adding fuel to the fire.
As Biden’s frailty becomes the subject of public discourse, voters and media are starting to prod other potential Democratic candidates about what they knew and when. Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself at the top of this intriguing list. With embarrassing viral videos of Biden being escorted off stage by Obama popping up, the Democrats’ internal panic has become a public spectacle.
The polling numbers are grim, leaving Democrats in a state of panic. There’s even talk that New York, a typically solid blue state, could become a battleground in 2024. Leaked polls show Biden trailing significantly in areas he previously carried. He’s the first presumptive Democratic nominee in 24 years to lag behind in national polling averages. With the Republican National Convention looming, things could go from bad to worse.
Washington Examiner: Democrats escalate against Biden but hand GOP ammunition https://t.co/XMf5bbbm2H
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Democrats dread that Biden’s floundering will doom their chances of reclaiming the House. Vulnerable Senate incumbents and party leaders alike are openly expressing their concerns. Biden’s planned solo press conference is not exactly calming nerves and could ratchet up the calls for him to step aside.
Leaders are hoping Biden will “do the right thing,” but the President remains defiant. He told ABC News he wouldn’t entertain the idea of stepping down even if party leaders begged him to. With Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly pressured to bring these growing concerns to the White House, the question now is whether Biden will heed the increasingly loud calls for a graceful exit.
In this political soap opera, if Biden doesn’t voluntarily step down, Democrats may have to up their game and make even more forceful declarations. The latest drive from within their own ranks might leave Biden with no other choice but to bow out.
