Published on July 9, 2024, 12:35 am

Congress has reconvened, and this places Democrats under scrutiny to address whether Joe Biden should continue as the nominee. The pressing question within Democratic circles centers on his position as potential president; should he stay or step down? Despite being quite headstrong, Biden appears determined to maintain his stance. It can be likened to Jennifer Holliday’s powerful performance in the Broadway hit “Dreamgirls,” insisting, “I’m staying, I’m staying. And you, and you, you’re gonna love me.”

Previously on Friday, Biden affirmed his standing via Twitter: “Let me state as clearly as possible: I am the current President of the United States. I am the nominee of the Democratic party. I am staying in this race.” This statement presents a contrast with his verbal miscommunications suggesting otherwise.

On that same day, Biden conducted a rally in Wisconsin where he declared that he would not withdraw from the race. He addressed recent speculation about his intention following an underwhelming debate performance, asserting definitively: “Here’s my answer: I am going to run and I’m going to win again.”

Interestingly though, during this rally meant to reassure voters of his vitality and readiness for office, there was a notable gaffe: Biden spoke about winning again in 2020—a temporal impossibility unless he possesses a time travel device.

In spite of this rather unfortunate slip-up which suggests either cognitive issues or unprecedented scientific discovery (“I will beat Donald Trump. I will beat him again in 2020,” he said), more significant issues loom large for Biden’s campaign.

A new CNN survey reveals that almost 75% of all voters believe the Democratic Party would have better chances against Donald Trump if they backed another candidate—a sentiment shared by over half of Democrats and Democratic-leaning registered voters.

This statistic poses a substantial challenge for Biden despite his tenacity. Pressure continues building within Democrats’ ranks—intensified recently by an interview he conducted with George Stephanopoulos.

This interview bore considerable significance for Biden’s presidential nomination. A sprightly appearance and a strong defense of his debate performance could have perhaps brought stability to his campaign. It boiled down to whether Stephanopoulos would assist in resurrecting some of Biden’s vigor or instead proliferate the narrative of his decline. Unfortunately for Biden, the latter course played out.

In the direct and revealing exchange, Biden was asked about changes over the past three-and-a-half years specifically relating to physical, mental and emotional costs.

Concerns regarding frailty were raised, but Biden dismissed these outright (“No.”). Stephanopoulos pursuits were palpable throughout—an ongoing attempt to highlight visibly waning strength while Biden strived desperately to seem capable, reminiscent at times of Wile E. Coyote hanging on by his fingernails from a cliff’s edge.

Axios reported that after the interview, team Biden insisted that he demonstrated robust competence—albeit they left with few other palatable choices as responses go.

Further complicating matters is Axios’ revelation about Hunter Biden’s current role as chief gatekeeper for the president: “We’re now in uncharted, historic waters: President Biden—backed by first lady Jill Biden and his convicted son, Hunter, who’s serving as de facto gatekeeper for longtime friends—says that nothing, besides an Act of God, will persuade him to quit his re-election campaign.”

As Congress resumes session, representatives will face probing enquiries regarding their thoughts on whether Joe Biden remains both competent and noteworthy competitor against Donald Trump. This week promises turbulent negotiations and real news both inside and outside Congress that could significantly impact Joe Biden’s campaign and political future.

Viewers seeking trusted news centered on Christian Worldview can anticipate insights about these unfolding events; this is just another episode in what continues being a tumultuous race towards Election Day.