Staff Reports
In a recent poll conducted by Siena College and commissioned by The New York Times, it was revealed that President Joe Biden is losing ground to former President Donald Trump in five out of the six battleground states. This news has ignited speculation among conservatives, with Senator Ted Cruz suggesting that it opens the door for former First Lady Michelle Obama to swoop in and steal the Democratic nomination. Cruz voiced his opinion on “Fox & Friends,” boldly stating that Biden “is clearly not up” to winning in 2024.
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Ted Cruz again claims Democrats will replace Biden with Michelle Obama https://t.co/iBjeyDvRHl via @MailOnline
— Sally Tanner (@sally_tanner) November 6, 2023
Cruz had previously made this prediction on his podcast, “Verdict with Ted Cruz.” Back in September, he warned his listeners that the Democrats might abandon Biden and replace him with Michelle Obama at their convention next summer. With the recent poll results, Cruz believes that the chances of that happening are only increasing, which he sees as a serious danger for Republicans.
David Axelrod, a former Obama White House advisor, also weighed in on the situation. Speaking on the same episode of “Fox & Friends,” Cruz referenced Axelrod’s comments on Twitter. Axelrod acknowledged the impact of the poll, stating that it would send tremors of doubt through the Democratic Party. He expressed concerns about Biden’s age, noting that it is an unchangeable liability that could significantly impact his candidacy. Axelrod even questioned whether Biden’s decision to run for reelection is in the best interest of himself or the country.
While Axelrod criticized Trump as a dangerous and unhinged demagogue, conservatives are taking the poll as a sign that Biden’s support may be dwindling. They argue that the stakes are too high to ignore the possibility of a different Democratic nominee, especially considering Biden’s age and the potential for his health to become an issue during the campaign. Only time will tell how these speculations play out, but for now, these poll results have certainly given conservatives something to talk about.
