In a peculiar display of vexation, Joe Biden, once the Vice President under Barack Obama’s administration, seemed to point fingers left and right for his downfall in last year’s race to the White House. Many would argue it’s a classic case of liberals eating their own. Donald Trump, who held office at the time, reveals this stunning outburst during a candid interaction with the Spectator World.
Despite the Dems’ united front for public consumption, it’s evident that resentment bubbled beneath the surface. Trump spoke openly about his observations in their post-election get-together. Biden, with an unmistakably bitter demeanor, pointed the reason for his defeat squarely at his previous running mate, Barack Obama.
A shocking blame, you might think, given the almost reverential respect the Democratic party tends to accord Obama. Trump noted that Biden’s wrath also extended to Nancy Pelosi, the then House Speaker. In this vicious blame assignment though, one name was conspicuously absent — Kamala Harris, Biden’s own pick for Vice President.
This information raises eyebrows, as Kamala Harris managed to escape Biden’s tirade unscathed. ‘I don’t blame her,’ Biden reportedly retorted, leaving room for speculation about Harris’s role, or lack thereof, in the disastrous campaign.
Biden, who had been tethered to Obama’s legacy due to his Vice Presidency, found his 2020 political ambitions sinking rapidly after a dismal debate against Trump in June. Following this watershed moment, Biden opted for a strategic retreat from the race and gestured towards Kamala Harris as the successor to his breach.
Unfortunately for the Dems, their ‘chosen one’, Kamala Harris, proved no match to Trump’s charismatic appeal. The general election results, much to their chagrin, witnessed Harris succumbing to Trump, failing to seize either the popular vote or the Electoral College.
The warm endorsement Biden received from Obama began to wane by July 2024. Allegedly, Obama was encouraging Biden to gracefully bow out of the race. This is quite a contrast to the world’s perception that Obama, the country’s first Black President, would have had a vested interest in supporting his former VP.
Not that Biden appeared keen on accepting the quiet exit, however. Per the New York Post, Biden focused the lens of blame initially on Pelosi for ushering him towards the exit. His public image kept intact, Biden refrained from attributing any failure to Obama, perhaps aware of the ex-President’s untouchable status in the democratic sphere.
Obama, looking all too pleased with his historic title of the first Black President, served two unremarkable terms from 2009 to 2017. Yet, he remains a beacon in the eyes of many Democrats, his reputation somehow untarnished by the economic turmoil and international concerns that marked his presidency.
Interestingly, a seemingly friendly encounter between Trump and Obama at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service in Washington, D.C. led to much speculation and rumble on social media – a classic example of how even trivial interactions of political figures are amplified in the age of online scrutiny.
All these intricate dynamics continue to raise pertinent questions about the Democratic party’s internal politics. How much does unity exist beyond the rosy facade they present to the public? Are their high-profile endorsements and alliances merely for the cameras, while resentment and blame games prevail behind closed doors?
As revealed by these recent comments from Biden, it seems clear that at least some of the Democrats’ top brass might not think highly of their colleagues, despite public demonstrations of solidarity. The mean-spirited blame game only showcases an unfortunate lack of real leadership within the party.
Moreover, Kamala Harris’s inability to pull through in the general elections raises concerns about her potential to lead. For the woman chosen to carry the Democratic torch, the inability to rally people and secure the necessary votes speaks volumes.
Biden’s attempt to blame his own failure on others might indeed be indicative of his leadership style. Instead of looking inward and reflecting on the failed campaign, he opted for the easier route of pointing fingers at others, including his former boss Obama.
Nevertheless, this dramatic revelation sparks intrigue and speculation about the future course of the Democratic party. With a fragmented internal unity, leadership woes, and failed electoral bid, one can only wonder about their chances come next election.
In conclusion, Joe Biden’s blaming others for his own failures only serves as a reminder of the destructive impact of ineffective leadership. It’s ironic considering his party holds a supposed moral high ground over their opponents. It doesn’t quite resonate well with their claim of being the party for ‘the people’. As things stand, their true colors seem all too evident to anyone paying attention. As for Harris, despite being spared in this sorry saga, her ineffectiveness still stands on record.