IS JOE BIDEN’S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN JEOPARDY?
Following President Joe Biden’s lackluster performance in the recent presidential debate against Donald Trump, concerns arose regarding his ability to continue his candidacy. However, in the aftermath of the debate, efforts were made to salvage Biden’s campaign, at least temporarily. Privately, Biden’s supporters worked to reassure anxious donors and down-ballot candidates about the future of the campaign. Publicly, various justifications were put forward to explain the president’s subpar display, ranging from attributing it to a mild illness or a momentary lapse in judgment to emphasizing the perceived threat posed by Trump to democracy.
The aftermath of the debate, particularly on June 28th, marked a critical juncture in Biden’s campaign. Calls from influential figures in the center-left American media urging Biden to reconsider his re-election bid became increasingly vocal. Notable personalities such as Joe Scarborough of MSNBC, writers at the Atlantic (where Biden had previously outlined his candidacy motives), and Tom Friedman, a foreign-policy expert who had met with Biden, all expressed disappointment and concern over the debate performance. The New York Times editorial board also joined in the chorus of voices questioning Biden’s candidacy in light of the debate debacle.
As the dust settles from the debate fallout, the future of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign remains uncertain. The scrutiny and pressure following his underwhelming debate performance have placed his candidacy under a microscope, forcing both supporters and critics to reassess the viability of his presidential bid. Only time will tell if Biden can overcome this setback and regain the momentum needed to secure the Democratic nomination.
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Author : Jean-Pierre CHALLOT
Publish date : 2024-09-28 17:00:34
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