In a recent event, Joe Biden, the ex-president, made it clear that he ‘didn’t find it surprising’ that Trump won the 2024 presidential elections. This comment could indicate his ambivalence about the Democratic candidacy and the party’s ability to secure the presidency.
Biden’s reason for not being shocked is, alarmingly, not rooted in the perceived incompetence of the former vice-president’s candidacy. Ironically, Biden claims the opposite, endorsing the failed candidate as ‘more than competent’ for the top office.
His unfathomable confidence in his potential victory had he not refrained from participating in the latest presidential race begs the question of the viability of his judgement. To back his assuredness, he highlighted that Trump’s victory margin was ‘7 million votes less’ than their 2020 face-off.
Biden involved a lack of turnout in defense of the Democrats’ defeat. The notion that voters didn’t partake in significant numbers looks more like an excuse than a reasoned explanation for the Democratic Party’s defeat.
Biden went on to make another flimsy argument, blaming sexism for the loss. His claims asserted the campaign’s portrayal of the vice-presidential candidate in a negative light due to her gender, though such accusations seem more like deflection than solid reasoning.
Far from being credible, these remarks appear to only further weaken Biden’s understanding of political dynamics. He alleged that concerted efforts were made to propagate the idea that a woman, specifically a woman of mixed race, couldn’t successfully hold office.
Biden surprisingly observed that such a supposed strategy ‘worked quite well.’ This suggests a disturbing lack of faith in voters’ judgement and their ability to prioritize the right candidate over baseless prejudice.
Biden’s lamentation of the Democratic Party’s ‘remarkable loss’ betrays a level of surprise that flatly contradicts his initial statements. Such inconsistency casts doubt on his perception of political realities.
He attempted to lay the blame on democracies around the world for their downfall. And yet, the blame for the loss perhaps should be placed squarely on the shoulders of the party under his leadership.
Biden connected the negative implications of the COVID pandemic with the change in public sentiment, suggesting it was undervalued. However, his failure to lead effectively during these challenging times was a more likely contributor to this shift in public opinion.
The former president did reveal that he still keeps in touch with Harris ‘quite often.’ One can only wonder if these discussions could potentially aid the quelling of the chaos within the Democratic Party.
Biden also hinted at having recently offered his ‘perspective’ on an undisclosed matter. It remains a mystery whether his counsel, given the party’s state, will impart any considerable positive impact.
When broached with the rumors concerning Harris considering a run for the California governor’s charge, Biden’s response was tepid. He simply stated: ‘She’s finding herself in a hard spot deciding her future.’, which perhaps suggests even he may doubt her ability to succeed in such a role.