Biden’s Feeble Attempt to Cling to Power Ends in Shame

A series of newly published books tell the tale of the winding down of Joe Biden’s term in office and his unusual decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. These books, which chronicle Biden’s White House tenure, are rife with accusations about his deteriorating cognitive health and subsequent elimination from the 2024 Democratic ticket after a notably poor debate against Donald Trump.

Even though Biden was described as a ‘healthy, energetic 80-year-old man capable of performing presidential duties’ by a physician in February 2023, apprehension regarding his well-being only amplified as he started campaigning vigorously for a second term. This distress was further compounded by Biden’s first and only debate for his re-election campaign on June 27, 2024.

In an attempt to regain public faith in his competency for the presidency, Biden held an interview post-debate. The interview, however, did more harm than good, providing another stark indication that his campaign was on shaky ground. Merely weeks later, on July 21, Biden ceded his re-election bid and gave his backing to his Vice President, Kamala Harris, to spearhead the Democratic ticket in his absence.

Reports surfaced about key Harris team members strategizing around the possibility of Biden’s demise during his tenure. A list of federal judges, ready to take over from Biden should he pass away, was allegedly prepared. As it seems, Biden’s health was not just a matter of public concern but was also a topic of political strategizing amongst his closest allies.

Additionally, it has been claimed in one of the recent publications that top-ranking Democrats had started confidential conversations as early as 2023 to strategize how to tackle the precarious reelection attempts of Biden. The party blueprint had accounted for every possible contingency including Biden’s inability to sustain his campaign, reflecting the high levels of uncertainty surrounding his tenure.

As per a political insider, the troubling choice between Biden’s precarious health and Harris’ unproven leadership was summed up as: ‘Well, at least she has a pulse.’ Biden’s exit from the race, while desired by some within the party, left members with a substitute that they were not very enthusiastic about.

A forthcoming book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson delves into the downward spiral of the Biden Presidency. Another, by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, unravels how Trump managed to reclaim his position on the throne.

When Biden ultimately addressed the nation from the Oval Office about his decision to abandon his 2024 bid, he avoided touching upon the mounting speculations about his physical or mental health. He did, however, concede that his vast political experience was proving to be a detriment rather than an asset.

In a candid admission, Biden said, ‘In recent weeks, it has become clear to me that I needed to consolidate my party for this crucial mission. I believed my presidential record, my global leadership, my vision for America’s future all warranted a second term, but nothing can stand in the way of preserving our democracy, even personal ambition.’

Choosing to abandon his ambition, Biden decided to yield and said, ‘So, I have concluded that the optimal path forward is to deliver the baton to a younger generation.’ Biden, seemingly overwhelmed by the burden of his years in public service, surrendered his reigns to a younger cohort in hopes of unifying the nation.

His parting words, ‘I know there’s a time and a place for lengthy years of experience in public life, but there is also a time and a place for fresh, yes, younger voices, and that time and place is now,’ laid bare the concessions he had to make. Rather than the seasoned statesman heralded for his wisdom and expertise, Biden found himself portrayed as an old guard making room for fresh voices, a far cry from his once dynamic image.

Biden’s departure from public life, though unexpected, reveals how his lengthy political service turned from an asset into an anchor, weighing him down rather than propelling him forward. The numerous concerns surrounding his mental acuity and physical health not only disrupted his campaign but also led to his premature exit from the race.

While the handing over of the baton was hailed as an act of party unity, the underlying fact remains that the uncertainty about Biden’s candidacy posed a threat to the very fabric of the Democratic party. With Harris in the driver’s seat, many within the party were left feeling uncomfortable, a sentiment eerily echoed in public discourse.

As the dust settles, these unfolding narratives present a rather unfortunate picture of Biden’s presidency. Biden, once known for his vigor and decades-long political service, found himself grappling with questions about his competency and health, ultimately forcing him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

In the end, the Biden administration’s reign was marred with political speculation, strategizing, and an uncomfortable handover to the Vice President. Biden’s departure, which was supposed to unify and strengthen his party, appears to have done anything but that, raising more questions about the future of the Democratic party.