Staff Reports
The summer of 2024 has already cemented its place in American history as a political roller coaster that even the most seasoned pollsters wouldn’t have seen coming. It all kicked off on June 27 in Atlanta, where former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden faced off in a debate. For Democrats, this moment quickly turned into a tense reality check. Biden, perhaps serving up a masterclass in how to awkwardly fumble through a debate, stumbled his way into a performance that left onlookers wondering if he’d be able to stand up to Trump this November.
Despite concerns running rampant among Democrats—who might have started bathing in a pool of cold sweat—Biden’s team was quick to dismiss the debate flubs as a mere hiccup, vowing to press forward with his campaign as if nothing happened. While they might want a participation trophy for showing up, it became increasingly clear that their hopes of recapturing any semblance of confidence were fizzling faster than a two-week-old can of soda.
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Fast-forward to July 13, and things took an even darker turn when a would-be assassin aimed at Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking him in the ear and tragically taking the life of an innocent man in the crowd. This shocking attempt on the former president’s life put the specter of political violence back on the front pages, much to the alarm of sensible Americans and conservatives who have long recognized the growing threats against those who dare to challenge the left’s narrative.
Just two days later, the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee. With the bruises of that assassination attempt still fresh, Trump took center stage, addressing the nation with the kind of fierceness that’s become his hallmark. The atmosphere was charged as he depicted that fateful day in Pennsylvania, rallying the party in a way that felt like a battle cry rather than a mere nomination acceptance.
In stark contrast, pressure on Biden built like a pressure cooker, leading to his July 21 announcement that he would withdraw from the race altogether. Rather than bowing out quietly, he handpicked his understudy, Vice President Kamala Harris, to carry the torch against Trump. This twist might have ignited a spark within the Democratic ranks. Still, many were left questioning if Harris possessed the capabilities to challenge Trump truly or if they were firing their last bullet in a losing battle as they headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to crown her as their presidential nominee.
