Millions witnessed what may be the end of a presidency live on television as Joe Biden’s debate performance was widely regarded as embarrassing.
Each time CNN showed him on the split screen, he wore a thousand-yard stare that made him look old. The problem wasn’t just his appearance but his incoherence when speaking.
During the debate, Biden mistakenly claimed he “beat Medicaid” and, when asked about abortion, veered off-topic to discuss migrant crime. Former President Trump captured the sentiment of many when he said, “I don’t know what he said at the end of that sentence, and I don’t think he knows what he said either.” At one point, Biden froze, an incident impossible to dismiss as a “cheap fake” since millions saw it live.
The reaction from Democratic operatives was one of dismay, with many reportedly screaming at their televisions. The consensus is that Biden can’t survive this performance, and it would be political malpractice to let him continue his re-election campaign. There are concerns about the national consequences of his continued candidacy.
Biden’s week of preparation for the debate, he only highlighted his weaknesses, leaving many terrified about the implications. If Democrats do not intervene to replace Biden as their candidate, and if he were to win despite his age and performance issues, the prognosis is grim. An 81-year-old Biden, likely to further deteriorate, would be a disaster for the United States, unable to make sound decisions.
On policy issues, Biden offered no solutions to inflation or the border crisis, two major voter concerns. His mumbling, doddering demeanour overshadowed any substantive discussion. When questioned about his age, Biden does not defend his mental acuity but instead reminisces, leaving viewers bewildered.
The White House’s strategy of keeping Biden away from the press and public events was bare. Last night’s debate performance exposed what some see as a con job by the Democratic elite on the American people.
