Staff Reports
Nancy Pelosi finally admitted what many Americans have been thinking for a while: it’s fair to question if President Joe Biden might be having a few “episodes.” In an interview with Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC, Pelosi couldn’t definitively dodge the question about whether Biden’s recent debate performance was a singular bad night or a sign of something more troubling. It seems even Democratic royalty can’t spin Biden’s faltering as anything more than a “bad night.”
Mitchell didn’t hesitate to point out that Biden’s debate strategy might have backfired more dramatically than an inflatable raft in a porcupine sanctuary. She suggested that Biden’s erratic showing did anything but reassure the American public, fueling whispers about his age and health. Pelosi, in her diplomatic fashion, acknowledged that it’s reasonable for voters to ask whether this was an isolated incident or a chronic condition – a statement that would have been labeled blasphemy if uttered about any other Democrat.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi says “both candidates” deserve scrutiny over their age, but says it’s fair to question Biden’s health:
“I think it’s a legitimate question to say, ‘Is this an episode or is this a condition?’ And so, when people ask that question, it’s legitimate.” pic.twitter.com/Y5OJCgtgmG
— The Recount (@therecount) July 2, 2024
Pelosi pivoted to praise Biden, highlighting his role in passing legislation – a move that seemed more like a plea to hold onto party unity than an actual testament to Biden’s current capabilities. She ranted about Trump’s alleged lies during debates, probably hoping to shift some of the spotlight from Biden’s embarrassing performance. Anything to distract from the elephant – or should we say, the gaffe-prone Democrat – in the room, right?
The public isn’t buying it. A YouGov poll showed a staggering 49% of Americans believe the Democratic Party should swap out Biden for someone else in 2024. That’s nearly half of America voting “no confidence” in their own Commander-in-Chief. Only 30% of respondents stuck with Biden, while the remaining 22% were too polite to say, “We’re not sure, but definitely not him.”
On the flip side, Republican voters seem more decisive. When asked who the GOP should nominate for the best chance of winning, 44% rallied behind former President Donald Trump. Despite the left’s relentless efforts to demonize him, Trump’s numbers suggest a solid base that believes he’s still got the right stuff to lead the country.
The Democratic Party, with its facade of unity cracking under the weight of Biden’s concerning debate performances, faces a mountainous challenge. Even Pelosi couldn’t deflect enough to shield Biden from valid scrutiny. Meanwhile, the GOP stands ready, with Trump leading the charge and poised for a comeback. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: one party grappling with its leader’s fitness for office, and another ready to take back the reins.
