In the finest honor of J Edgar Hoover, Biden will die in the whitehouse on the toilet,
There’s no denying that Biden at 80 sometimes comes off as frail and confused. - DOH
poor little kamal-toe you all never even gave her a chance
That brings up the politically delicate issue of Kamala Harris. The reason for the vice president’s lack of popularity with Americans is debatable, but the fact of it isn’t. Yet her place in history as the first woman of color (any color) in national office means Biden couldn’t realistically jettison her from the ticket in a second presidential run without enraging progressives who are already on the line about him.
In her defense, she has largely been stuck in Washington on standby for the first half of Biden’s term to serve as the tie-breaking vote in an evenly divided Senate, where she serves as president. The inability to travel has limited her ability to attend ceremonies, deliver speeches and raise her profile.
Regardless, another Biden-Harris campaign seems inevitable. Which would give pause to independents and moderate Republicans who might be inclined to support Biden over Trump — unless they decide such support invites the unintended consequence of a President Harris should Biden not make it through his second term.
There’s no denying that Biden at 80 sometimes comes off as frail and confused. Those willing to consider the entirety of his leadership in word and deed, instead of cherry-picking verbal mishaps, will still find a competent if not entirely eloquent statesman. But in American politics, image is, for many voters, reality. There’s a fake video circulating of Biden appearing to fall asleep during an interview. Although it’s been debunked and its creator has admitted to concocting it, it continues to circulate and attract believers among people who need little convincing because of Biden’s other age-related gaffes and missteps.
The real danger of a Biden reelection campaign, then, isn’t that his age would necessarily undermine his second term but that he wouldn’t be able to win one in an environment where conservatives are looking for any way to diminish him.
Society as a whole is youth-obsessed. The stakes are epic. A Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley presidency would threaten to undo all that Biden has accomplished. The existential danger to democracy of another Trump presidency cannot be overstated.
Biden’s thinking in signaling he will run for reelection may well hinge on the fact that he beat Trump before. That doesn’t necessarily mean he could do it again, but the lack of another Democrat of national stature who could potentially take the helm is among the factors discouraging Biden from stepping aside.
Every election is different, and the next one will be decided by voters four years removed from the cultural and political malevolence of Trump’s first term. Biden’s age is showing more now than it was in 2020. His party’s progressive wing is more emboldened by successes in places like St. Louis and Chicago, and may be less willing to accept the compromise they did last time in supporting him.
A center-left coalition was and still is the best path to a Democratic presidential victory in 2024, but that doesn’t mean Biden is the only one who can carry that torch. The sense that Democrats have no bench has been created mainly by Biden’s shadow; serious presidential aspirants seldom challenge sitting incumbents of their own party.
Were he to announce his retirement, Biden could immediately begin elevating a potential successor who shares his moderate liberalism. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to mind. There are others.
For a lifelong political creature like Biden to step down from the office he first pursued more than 30 years ago would be a Herculean gesture of sacrifice. It would demonstrate to voters who have seen the worst of the GOP in Donald Trump what the best of responsible public service looks like in the Democratic Party. It would put Biden in the company of no less than George Washington, who also stepped down when he didn’t have to — for the good of the country.
It's over but BIDEN says "OVER MY DEAD BODY"
In the finest honor of J Edgar Hoover, Biden will die in the whitehouse on the toilet,
There’s no denying that Biden at 80 sometimes comes off as frail and confused. - DOH
poor little kamal-toe you all never even gave her a chance
That brings up the politically delicate issue of Kamala Harris. The reason for the vice president’s lack of popularity with Americans is debatable, but the fact of it isn’t. Yet her place in history as the first woman of color (any color) in national office means Biden couldn’t realistically jettison her from the ticket in a second presidential run without enraging progressives who are already on the line about him.
In her defense, she has largely been stuck in Washington on standby for the first half of Biden’s term to serve as the tie-breaking vote in an evenly divided Senate, where she serves as president. The inability to travel has limited her ability to attend ceremonies, deliver speeches and raise her profile.
Regardless, another Biden-Harris campaign seems inevitable. Which would give pause to independents and moderate Republicans who might be inclined to support Biden over Trump — unless they decide such support invites the unintended consequence of a President Harris should Biden not make it through his second term.
There’s no denying that Biden at 80 sometimes comes off as frail and confused. Those willing to consider the entirety of his leadership in word and deed, instead of cherry-picking verbal mishaps, will still find a competent if not entirely eloquent statesman. But in American politics, image is, for many voters, reality. There’s a fake video circulating of Biden appearing to fall asleep during an interview. Although it’s been debunked and its creator has admitted to concocting it, it continues to circulate and attract believers among people who need little convincing because of Biden’s other age-related gaffes and missteps.
The real danger of a Biden reelection campaign, then, isn’t that his age would necessarily undermine his second term but that he wouldn’t be able to win one in an environment where conservatives are looking for any way to diminish him.
Society as a whole is youth-obsessed. The stakes are epic. A Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley presidency would threaten to undo all that Biden has accomplished. The existential danger to democracy of another Trump presidency cannot be overstated.
Biden’s thinking in signaling he will run for reelection may well hinge on the fact that he beat Trump before. That doesn’t necessarily mean he could do it again, but the lack of another Democrat of national stature who could potentially take the helm is among the factors discouraging Biden from stepping aside.
Every election is different, and the next one will be decided by voters four years removed from the cultural and political malevolence of Trump’s first term. Biden’s age is showing more now than it was in 2020. His party’s progressive wing is more emboldened by successes in places like St. Louis and Chicago, and may be less willing to accept the compromise they did last time in supporting him.
A center-left coalition was and still is the best path to a Democratic presidential victory in 2024, but that doesn’t mean Biden is the only one who can carry that torch. The sense that Democrats have no bench has been created mainly by Biden’s shadow; serious presidential aspirants seldom challenge sitting incumbents of their own party.
Were he to announce his retirement, Biden could immediately begin elevating a potential successor who shares his moderate liberalism. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to mind. There are others.
For a lifelong political creature like Biden to step down from the office he first pursued more than 30 years ago would be a Herculean gesture of sacrifice. It would demonstrate to voters who have seen the worst of the GOP in Donald Trump what the best of responsible public service looks like in the Democratic Party. It would put Biden in the company of no less than George Washington, who also stepped down when he didn’t have to — for the good of the country.
Surely you jest. In every sentence.