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Joe Biden’s memoir deal is a flop, plain and simple. Garnering a paltry $10 million advance, Biden’s deal stands as a glaring contrast to the lavish sums given to his Democratic predecessors. Barack and Michelle Obama raked in a jaw-dropping $60 million for their book deals. Bill Clinton, even with his controversial presidency, snagged $14 million. Considering Biden’s supposedly historic 81 million votes, one would expect a better showing. Yet here we are, with a paltry number that seems to speak louder than any spin doctor ever could.
If Biden’s presidency was marked by anything, it was mediocrity wrapped in a blanket of political correctness. Throughout his time in office, Biden didn’t inspire; he managed. There were no great wins to write about, no charismatic moments, only a trail of economic struggles, a crumbling border policy, and a nation more divided than ever. While Obama had the charisma and storytelling chops that many found compelling, Biden’s time was characterized by a lack of luster and a surplus of mishaps.
The publishing world knows what America knows: Biden doesn’t sell. His years in office were devoid of excitement, and it seems the book market agrees. Despite the media’s constant narrative of a sharp, adept leader, the market’s response tells another story. Biden’s opacity and his administration’s tight-knit communication style might have staved off chaos, but they failed to fascinate. When the lights dim, curiosity fades, and for someone in Biden’s position, that’s nothing short of a disaster.
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Ironically, Biden’s failure in the book market mirrors his presidency. There’s something about him that just doesn’t click with people who wanted more. More transparency, more action, more passion. Instead, his books, much like his term, arrive with a resounding thud rather than the applause of a captivated audience. Jill Biden’s biography suffered the same fate, further solidifying their track record as unappealing to the public in literary form.
In the end, Biden’s book deal stands not just as a financial setback, but as a colossal symbol of his uninspired tenure in Washington. The question remains: in a world ripe for inspiration and rallying cries from leadership, why would anyone settle for silence?
