Democrats face questions about Biden’s cognitive decline and 2024 election loss
Former President Joe Biden has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel. This news has reignited discussions about Biden’s cognitive abilities during his time in office and whether Democrats should have pushed him to step down from the 2024 re-election bid.
Senator Chris Murphy admitted that it was a mistake for the Democratic Party to allow then-81-year-old Biden to remain on the 2024 ballot for as long as he did. He acknowledged that by that time, the American public had already made up their minds and wanted a new nominee from the Democratic Party. This sentiment was echoed by other Democratic leaders who believed that the party should have listened to the voters and nominated someone new.
The release of a new book titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” has further fueled the conversation about Biden’s cognitive decline. The book claims a White House cover-up of the former president’s apparent decline, which was also highlighted by leaked audio from Biden’s 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028, has weighed in on the issue, stating that with hindsight, it may have been better for the party if Biden had not run for re-election. Other Democratic hopefuls like Rep. Ro Khanna and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have also expressed concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities during his final years in office.
As the Democratic Party grapples with these questions, it is clear that they need to focus on the future and prepare for fundamental tests for the country and the party. Despite the hindsight, the party needs to move forward and address the challenges ahead. The discussion surrounding Biden’s diagnosis and cognitive abilities will continue to shape the political landscape as potential candidates gear up for the 2028 presidential race.
