Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race was just as chaotic as his time in office, and it didn’t even make the front page of the evening news cycle. The president’s decision didn’t unfold in a traditional manner, with speeches and fanfare, but was instead dropped like a bad mixtape on the social media platform X. It left more questions than answers, and not a single photo to confirm he is still upright. Concerns were naturally raised about Biden’s welfare, especially since he has been MIA since testing positive for COVID earlier in the week.
One could almost hear the gears grinding in the conspiracy machine as folks began speculating about the implications of an 81-year-old president deciding to go radio silent amidst a health scare. Those who still cling to the notion that age is just a number might want to rethink things after watching Biden’s latest escapade. Even a quick phone call to Kamala Harris’s campaign HQ wasn’t enough to put the rumors to rest, especially since no photos or live videos were shared to prove he wasn’t just a hologram at this point.
Biden’s voice reportedly sounded like it had gone a few rounds with a blender, leaving everyone to wonder if his COVID bout was more serious than let on. His half-hearted attempts at reassurance included a casual “I’m watching you kid,” which could come off either as a comforting statement or a line from a horror movie script. The staff at Harris’s campaign headquarters, who were already dealing with the whirlwind of Biden’s exit, had to rapidly pivot, throwing together a campaign strategy from whatever scraps of Biden-Harris memorabilia they could find.
Western Journal: Biden Alive According to Campaign – Scratchy Voice Recording but No Pictures Released https://t.co/iM6TE0cADB
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Kamala Harris, who has likely taken on the role of the NBA’s sixth man as she rushes to revive the flailing Democratic hopes, undoubtedly darted into action after the call. Her enthusiasm was on full display, as she proclaimed her love for Joe Biden—something that may have transformed from heartfelt to a desperate plea for validation—as she tried to salvage her own candidacy with more campaign signs than coherent plans. It’s clear that no one in her camp saw this whirlwind coming, making the stakes even higher as she tries to put together a full-fledged campaign on the fly.
The Democratic National Convention is now set to become quite the circus, as debates will surely arise over who the new presidential candidate could be. Harris has reportedly secured half of the necessary delegates needed to claim the nomination. This does leave many onlookers wondering whether she’ll be able to pull off a Houdini act with all the pressures she faces. A notable journalist recently hinted at Biden’s stepdown being institutionalized before the weekend roll out, further exacerbating the sense of crisis within the Democratic ranks.
As it stands, Biden’s unexpected drop from the race has shaken the foundation of the Democratic Party. In an age where transparency is touted, the total lack of information and clarity around Biden’s health and decision has sent shockwaves through the political atmosphere. What remains to be seen is whether or not Harris can capitalize on this chaos and pave her way to the nomination, or if the Democrats will find themselves scrambling to sweep the pieces of their shattered dreams under the proverbial rug.
