Staff Reports
The Democrats, bless their hearts, are once again in a tailspin, proving that the left can't manage a backyard barbecue, let alone a presidential campaign. Earlier this week, they were all "hear ye, hear ye," with their stern letters and unified facades. But now, the panic is back, and it's reaching new heights. With more indicators highlighting Biden's dismal electoral prospects, even his own party members are leaking internal polls like a sieve, trying to raise the alarm about his vulnerability and their own sinking ships.
In an unexpected twist, a fresh batch of Democrats, presumably emboldened by their growing terror, have decided to ask Biden to step aside publicly. George Clooney, yes, the actor, joined their ranks with a New York Times op/ed that garnered more attention than any of Biden's recent policy failures. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was reported to be the next emissary of doom, ready to convey everyone's "concerns" to President Biden. But Team Biden isn't flinching, doubling down on their Monday message that the discussion is over. Biden is running, end of story.
Team Biden to Dem Hand-Wringers: This Discussion Is Over, You Guys
Dr. Jill and Hunter are going to hold on no matter what. https://t.co/I1IftO8qON
— Reel Lady 🇺🇸 (@Cbaxter214) July 11, 2024
Apparently, someone should have told Chuck Schumer and his pals as they keep droning on about more talks and future discussions regarding Biden's candidacy. The President's squad insists there's nothing left to discuss. The anti-Biden brigade seemed to retreat a while back but is now coming back for round two, and they are still hopeful they can get Biden to wave the white flag. What kind of backroom deals, bribes, or threats will go down if this intra-party wrestling match continues? Could Biden's opponents dangle lucrative offers towards the First Lady or use the perennial Hunter debacle as a bargaining chip? Whatever the case, these melodramatic clashes aren't going anywhere.
Team Biden's strategy of barreling forward remains, with scheduled media spectacles like today's press conference being dangled in front of the public as "major tests." Next up is a sit-down with NBC's Lester Holt, set to grace the screens on July 15th. It's pre-taped because nothing says impromptu sincerity like a polished broadcast with plenty of room for edits.
What happens when Jeffries or another Democratic canary in the coal mine confronts Biden with the "concerns"? How will the insurrectionists react if Biden retorts with an "I'm not leaving" and demands unity? The cyclical panic might just hit pause, waiting for the next disaster to reignite the flames. Biden's camp will no doubt spin every positive analytic scrap to demand the party stop the infighting.
Despite the ongoing drama, some Democrats cling to the hope that the polls "stopped moving against Biden." Sure, by some polling near-miracle, Election Day could lead to a Biden victory. But that hardly means things are smooth sailing. Biden's team still has to convince deep-pocketed donors, an increasingly challenging task given their recent slump in contributions.
Meanwhile, while Biden's campaign burns through cash with little return, Trump's war chest is brimming, and his spending blitz is on the horizon. The Democrats, shocked and unprepared for a non-compliant media, are visibly frazzled. Even Nancy Pelosi, ever the calm schoolmarm, snapped at questions about Biden's run, refusing to discuss it further in the hallway.
The plot thickens with a bizarre alliance: Biden, backed by Bernie and the Squad. Their steadfast support amid the chaos stems from a mix of Harris's scepticism, resignation to Biden's stubbornness, and plain old lack of alternatives. Suppose Biden's predicament among younger voters still needs to be clarified. In that case, a new poll shows a whopping 70% of Millennials and Gen Z-ers list inflation and cost of living as their top issue—consequences of Bidenomics in action.
Add to that the farcical notion that New York might be in play this cycle. Statements from establishment figures hint at dark days in the internal numbers. Things are grim enough to rile up even Governor Hochul. This Democratic meltdown is far from over, and it's going to be a long, messy ride to the election.
