The interview between George Stephanopoulos and the President was underwhelming. George was trying to get Joe to consider certain realities, to say he’s old and should consider withdrawing, and Joe was not having it, instead touting his own- or his administration’s—accomplishments.
Should the individual get all the credit, by the way? They’re making it sound like this is the case, like POTUS doesn’t have any other staff, or help on these highlighted legislative wins. And the increasingly loud drumbeat from other Democrats is disingenuous at best. They’re not concerned for the country, though they may be worried about Biden’s chances—but only because they’re worried about their own chances for reelection and the likelihood of holding onto their own cushy jobs.
It’s a crisis situation that’s been in the making since Biden won 4 years ago. He said himself, back then, that he was a bridge candidate, but now he’s convinced he’s gotta hang in there and hang on for another 4 years, “finish the job,” when he will be 86 and even more feeble than he already appears.
With age may come wisdom, but other less desirable realities also tag along—like mobility issues and an overall lack of stamina that would most likely inhibit his ability to keep up with the demands of the office. If he’s the only one who can beat Trump, then polling already says we’re in trouble, even though it’s only July. It’s turning into a nightmare for Democrats and the country, but the sooner a new candidate is found, the better.
There is becoming a certain inevitability about Biden’s odds of prevailing here. A certain momentum appears to be building. The sooner a decision about Kamala is made, the better. It may be time for her to step into the ring and face the Trump onslaught, and hopefully put him in his place. Shut him up for good.
Talk about having to rise to the occasion. Wow.
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