Staff Reports
President Joe Biden has once again attracted attention from his critics, this time due to his frequent use of notecards during closed-door fundraisers. Sources familiar with the situation reveal that Biden relies on these notecards to provide detailed answers to pre-screened donors at private events.
At 81 years old, Biden holds the distinction of being the oldest president in U.S. history, and his reliance on notecards for questions he knows in advance has sparked concerns about his mental acuity and ability to handle high-pressure situations, particularly as the presidential campaign and debates loom.
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Biden's use of notecards during private events, where he receives briefing beforehand on topics to address, stands in contrast to former Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, who have utilized teleprompters or carried notes during public rallies and events. The scripted nature of the Q&A sessions coupled with Biden's dependence on notecards has raised worries among some supporters about his performance under pressure.
While sources close to Biden's notecard routine attribute it to meticulous staff preparation for successful fundraisers, concerns from donors persist. Additionally, opponents have seized upon this as evidence of Biden's alleged cognitive decline, a narrative gaining traction among his critics.
Despite attempts by Biden's campaign to downplay concerns over his reliance on notecards as unnecessary distractions, a recent Quinnipiac University poll indicates that two-thirds of voters believe Biden is too old to serve another term in the White House. This underscores the growing public skepticism about his leadership abilities.
As scrutiny over Biden's notecard usage and age-related concerns intensifies, the impact on public perception and the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 election remain uncertain.
