Staff Reports
In the latest episode of Democrats devouring their own, top figures like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are subtly sharpening their political daggers, unsheathing them in the direction of President Joe Biden’s increasingly shaky presidency. Down at the Hill, Pelosi almost, just almost, called for Biden to step aside before retreating faster than a mouse who caught sight of a cat when cornered by ABC News.
Pelosi’s half-hearted performance was almost game-show worthy, reminiscent of Regis Philbin asking, “Is that your final answer?” But unlike the show, the stakes here are nothing less than the future of the Democratic Party. As Biden gets mauled by media wolves, congressional Democrats, and once-loyal donors, his resolve remains firm, if not entirely rational. Driven by what can only be labeled as sheer ego, Biden is refusing to rethink his strategy.
What Pelosi said this am on Morning Joe: https://t.co/TfZvIDd6tJ pic.twitter.com/S36EgGKjyg
— Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) July 10, 2024
Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is, in true politician fashion, playing both sides of the fence. Suggesting that Biden take a cognitive test is like offering a band-aid to someone who’s just been hit by a bus. Whitmer might as well have handed over an exit sign to Biden’s 2024 ambitions. As she daydreams about her own shot in 2028, Whitmer’s camp has already whispered to Team Biden that Michigan is a lost cause. Apparently, the debacle during the June debate cemented this little factoid.
The White House has been struggling to fend off these questions. Their attempts to craft a palatable narrative around the frequent visits of a Parkinson’s Disease expert to the president have been more combustible than convincing. Biden’s attempts to convince the public of his competency by claiming he passes daily tests fail to pass muster. Americans are increasingly skeptical, with many wondering if Biden can even spell “test” without a teleprompter.
With her fingers crossed behind her back, Whitmer declares unwavering support for Biden’s candidacy. But let’s face it, in the smoky backrooms of the Democratic machination, there is likely a growing acceptance that comes January; the White House might need a serious deep-clean—post-Trump comeback style.
In the latest episode of Democrats devouring their own, top figures like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Governor Gretchen Whitmer subtly sharpen their political daggers, unsheathing them toward President Joe Biden’s increasingly shaky presidency. Down at the Hill, Pelosi almost, just almost, called for Biden to step aside before retreating faster than a mouse who caught sight of a cat when cornered by ABC News.
Pelosi’s half-hearted performance was almost game-show worthy, reminiscent of Regis Philbin asking, “Is that your final answer?” But unlike the show, the stakes here are nothing less than the future of the Democratic Party. As Biden gets mauled by media wolves, congressional Democrats, and once-loyal donors, his resolve remains firm, if not entirely rational. Driven by what can only be labeled as sheer ego, Biden is refusing to rethink his strategy.
What Pelosi said this am on Morning Joe: https://t.co/TfZvIDd6tJ pic.twitter.com/S36EgGKjyg
— Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) July 10, 2024
Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is, in true politician fashion, playing both sides of the fence. Suggesting that Biden take a cognitive test is like offering a band-aid to someone who’s just been hit by a bus. Whitmer might as well have handed over an exit sign to Biden’s 2024 ambitions. As she daydreams about her own shot in 2028, Whitmer’s camp has already whispered to Team Biden that Michigan is a lost cause. Apparently, the debacle during the June debate cemented this little factoid.
The White House has been struggling to fend off these questions. Their attempts to craft a palatable narrative around the frequent visits of a Parkinson’s Disease expert to the president have been more combustible than convincing. Biden’s attempts to convince the public of his competency by claiming he passes daily tests fail to pass muster. Americans are increasingly skeptical, with many wondering if Biden can even spell “test” without a teleprompter.
With her fingers crossed behind her back, Whitmer declares unwavering support for Biden’s candidacy. But let’s face it, in the smoky backrooms of the Democratic machination, there is likely a growing acceptance that come January, the White House might need a serious deep-clean—post-Trump comeback style.
