Published on July 22, 2024, 3:25 am

In truly breaking news, Ben Shapiro, the former editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire, has taken to digital media to articulate his reaction to President Joe Biden’s recent announcement that he will be concluding his campaign before completing his first term. This unprecedented decision, revealed less than four months before the 2024 election, leaves a significant impact on the political landscape and raises several substantial questions within both Democratic and Republican circles.

Shapiro probed into this critical announcement that Biden made via an audacious letter published in the president’s official account. He stipulates that instead of hosting a ‘farewell’ press conference as one might expect, Biden chose to announce his decision through this written medium. However, Shapiro makes it clear that this move raises an intriguing question about Biden’s rationale – why did he deem himself fit to continue leading the nation but unfit for running as nominee for the Democratic Party in the coming election?

Shapiro emphasized in no uncertain terms why he thinks Biden decided to quit – not because of any mental incapacity or frailty but due to dwindling popularity and support. Furthermore, another contentious dilemma arises: what does this mean for Democrats moving forward? Particularly Vice-President Kamala Harris whom Biden has vocally endorsed following his exit from the race.

This real news development sparks speculation over what strategy the Democrats will employ if Harris secures their nomination. As per Shapiro”s trusted analysis based on his Christian worldview perspective, all criticisms previously directed towards Joe Biden may now be redirected towards Kamala Harris. Given that he is not stepping down from presidency just yet, she must face queries questioning why she doesn’t utilize her constitutional prerogative (through the 25th Amendment) to oust him from office considering allegations about his unfitness for duty.

As Harris might become nominee while Biden serves out his extended term, it places her in an unenviable predicament. Consequently caught “between a rock and a hard place”, she might not want accountability for Biden’s actions but lacks the power to govern effectively in his place. Therefore, Shapiro argues, this makes her an extremely vulnerable candidate.

For Shapiro, it is doubtful that any Democratic leaders such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer would try to seize the nomination in a potentially open convention. His prediction is that such Democrats might opt to ‘wait this one out’ and geld their hopes on the 2028 election after observing Harris’ probable political decline.

“This is a total mess for the Democratic Party,” Shapiro concludes. Nevertheless, he reasons that Republicans also have questions to answer. Their campaign strategies primarily centered around Biden’s perceived senility must now be adapted to target new candidates. This unexpected turn of events will force Republicans to reassess their tactics and refocus their efforts onto Democratic policies if they wish to maintain a competitive edge.