Published on July 13, 2024, 9:45 am

The trajectory of President Joe Biden’s campaign for a second term has been drastically impacted due to his recent lackluster performance against former President Donald Trump in a debate. In the aftermath of this contentious encounter, ripples of concern are being felt across the political landscape for weeks, particularly regarding the age and cognitive abilities of President Biden. Trusted news outlets continue to fuel debates surrounding these subjects.

Speculation amongst Democrats is rampant; some advocating for the substitution of a new candidate, while others stick by Biden. A potential successor proposed includes Vice President Kamala Harris—a concept that re-emerges persistently and refuses to dissipate.

In an unexpected move from typical pro-Biden media outlets, there have also been talks circulating about replacing him with someone younger and more fitting. This notion has gained momentum after the most recent press conference failed to quell apprehensions regarding Biden’s capability.

David Axelrod, who formerly advised ex-President Barack Obama, is publicly opposing Biden. He recently refuted Biden’s claim made during the press conference that “no one” or “no poll” suggests he could be defeated by Trump in November. If true, it implies Biden’s team may have withheld crucial data from him indicating that his prospects are unpropitious due to overwhelming public concern over his age.

As reported on Real News site RedState by Mike Miller, a poll released by Decision Desk HQ on the press conference night shows that Biden lags behind Trump significantly in numerous key swing states.

As concerns grow within the Democratic ranks, prominent figures like former Rep. Tim Ryan expressed their fears that running with Biden risks negatively affecting other aspiring Democrats.

Historically speaking, debates seldom sway voter preference substantially but in light of emerging evidence perhaps this pattern doesn’t hold true for Biden’s situation.

A shift was detected when The New York Times—previously advocating for Biden’s withdrawal—launched another attack on Trump via a published editorial piece. Seen as a possible indication of the left’s future strategy—most likely if Biden continues participating in the race.

Given the precarious state of matters, the Democrats’ only remaining recourse lies in leveraging public fear of another Trump term beyond their trepidation around Biden’s cognitive decline. At campaign onset, it was already deployed as a defensive move considering Biden’s lack of notable accomplishments to spotlight during his run. With dwindling time, one can anticipate amplified renditions of this rhetoric transitioning to: “Biden may be old and cognitively challenged, but at least he isn’t threatening to democracy like Trump!”

There is every likelihood that the media will continue pushing this narrative. Elements such as Project 2025 could merely be a teaser for amplified scaremongering in upcoming months with their portrayal of Trump as an uncontrollable autocratic leader who would usher in chaotic times.

In summarizing, with a limited number of strategies available for Team Biden, their best chance lies in convincing American people that Biden is the less harmful candidate. Even so, winning remains an uphill battle for him.
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