Staff Reports
Seems like the Democratic camp is in a bit of chaos these days. The cracks in the facade of the Biden re-election campaign are widening, and it’s getting harder for the party to paper them over. Out in Nevada, the once united front is anything but, with two of their own Democratic representatives showing just how divided they are on President Biden’s shaky bid for another term.
Rep. Steven Horsford, the big cheese of the Congressional Black Caucus, is sticking with Biden like a lifeline. However, Rep. Susie Lee, on the other hand, has one of those “maybe this isn’t such a great idea” moments. She’s been openly airing her doubts about Biden’s ability to handle another four years, pointing out that he’s got a lot to prove if he wants to keep sitting in the Oval Office.
The political landscape isn’t exactly smooth sailing for either Horsford or Lee. Both barely eked out wins in 2022, with less than a 5% margin, which should set off alarm bells. Lee’s district, in particular, is hanging by a thread and ripe for a Republican resurgence. She won by just under 10,000 votes last time, highlighting her support's precarious nature.
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President Biden, however, isn’t ready to throw in the towel. He penned an open letter to his party, doing his best “rally the troops” imitation, insisting that the Democrats need to unify in the face of looming Trump 2.0. Biden’s argument? Stepping aside would be akin to throwing democracy out the window, lecturing his critics that a democratic process selected him, and millions of votes can’t just be swept under the rug.
Horsford, playing the loyal soldier, echoed Biden’s sentiments. He banged the drum, reminding everyone that it’s all about sticking together and backing the candidate who’s already been chosen by the voters.
Meanwhile, Lee might have her misgivings about Biden’s capacity to lead, but she tries to remain diplomatically laudatory about his past achievements. She lists infrastructure projects and lowered prescription costs like they’re bulletproof credentials while still keeping her qualms on the table.
Meanwhile, according to recent polls, the elephant in the room, not Donald Trump, is lurking, leading Biden in Nevada by a solid margin. The shaky confidence and inner doubts spilling out of the Democratic camp paint a picture far from the unified front they desperately need.
While the Democrats tear themselves apart trying to rally behind a problematic candidate, the Republicans are watching closely, poised to strike when the fractures become too deep to mend. Biden may cling to his democratic nomination victory, but the real test is yet to come, and it’s shaping up to be one heck of a spectacle.
