Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s attempt at a triumphant return to the Democratic National Convention took a nosedive into the realm of comedy. Once set for a joyous nomination, the President was unceremoniously ousted from the race by his party, leaving him to deliver what can only be described as a career eulogy. Instead of a grand stage highlighting his accomplishments, attendees were treated to an awkward farewell performance by a president who was no longer the star of the show.
Speculation swirled around Biden’s absence from key upcoming events, particularly the Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination speech. Reports hinted that the President and First Lady Jill Biden might skedaddle after his “farewell” speech, leaving Harris to hold the bag. A convention that once symbolized a united front somehow morphed into a sitcom where the main character could disappear at any moment, perhaps to find a quieter corner of the White House.
Joe Biden's farewell speech was a perfect encapsulation of his career; it was twenty pounds of bull**** in a ten-pound bag.
Biden's Valediction: Twenty Pounds … As Always https://t.co/8bSNnXjoSl
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) August 20, 2024
Commentators gleefully noted that Biden’s moment at the DNC felt less like a celebration and more like a forced tribute. Observers pointed out that the event resembled a wake rather than a rallying cry. While the Democrats spun narratives of Biden’s alleged popularity, the reality was that he was practically being dragged kicking and screaming away from the spotlight. As the curtain rises on the Harris era, it is clear that she’ll attempt to distance herself from the unpopular legacy that Biden has left behind. Still, the connections are as undeniable as a bad hangover after a wild night.
The tension backstage was palpable, with speculation over the so-called bad blood between Harris and the First Lady, Jill. Biden might have endorsed his successor, but the undercurrents of discontent hinted at a fracture in the party. Jill’s presence was more a shield than a comfort, perhaps for her emotional well-being as much as for his.
As the night progressed, the stage walkthrough presented a disconcerting image of a president looking lost and confused. It was evident that the modern political landscape is unforgiving, particularly for an incumbent who’s been demoted to just being “Delaware Delegate Joe Biden.” The Democrats had already sworn in Harris ahead of the convention, indicating that Biden was the ghost haunting his party. Even Harris’s scripted remarks felt painful, almost robotic, as she praised “the incredible president” while everyone knew full well that Biden’s time was up.
In the end, the DNC isn’t just a political convention this year; it’s the scene of a staged farewell, with Democrats trying to make the best of an awkward situation. Joe Biden’s tenure may end in obscurity, but as for his party, if they don’t start figuring out how to sell themselves without him, the ridicule starters are only getting warmed up. The humor in the discomfort is ripe for conservatives; after all, the Biden-Harris era is shaping up to be one for the history books, and not in a good way.
