Biden persists in the US Presidential race despite stumbles at NATO and intensifying pressure from fellow Democrats
President Biden Faces Doubts and Criticism Within His Own Party
As the 2024 U.S. presidential elections draw near, President Joe Biden is facing growing criticism and doubts from within his own Democratic party. This is largely due to perceived blunders and policy failures, both at home and abroad.
During a recent press conference at the NATO summit in Washington, Biden mixed up the names of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and also referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump." These gaffes have raised questions about Biden's cognitive health and ability to lead the country.
When asked about his cognitive health, Biden stated that his doctors saw no need for additional neurological exams beyond the three he's already had since moving into the White House. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has urged President Biden to end his re-election bid, citing concerns about his age and health as her reason. Perez's call for Biden to step down makes her the 15th congressional Democrat to do so.
On the domestic front, concerns about Biden’s leadership persist but have been overshadowed by his foreign policy challenges. His administration’s handling of the Ukraine conflict has drawn criticism for prolonging the war without clear strategic gains, risking Ukrainian lives and potential escalation. Similarly, his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict has been seen as conflicted and ineffective, failing to exert decisive influence despite deploying U.S. forces for limited humanitarian purposes.
The press conference was intended to prove that Biden still has the chops for a campaign, similar to the spontaneous press interactions made trademark by former President Trump. However, the remainder of Biden's press conference proceeded smoothly, with detailed responses to complex foreign policy questions.
Despite the NATO blunders and growing Democrat pressure, Biden has confirmed that he is staying in the presidential race. The Democrats are anxious for the infighting to cease, and hope that former President Barack Obama or House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can help unify the party due to a lack of trust between Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and insufficient rapport with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The impeachment inquiry of Biden and how abortion will impact the 2024 US elections are topics of discussion. Meanwhile, the relationship between Joe Biden and progressive Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is being debated, with some critics labeling her a sell-out after she held his hand once.
In conclusion, while Biden’s foreign policy missteps and perceived hesitations have intensified doubts about his ability to lead, official party processes have avoided direct blame on Biden’s candidacy or Harris’s campaign decisions, reflecting a complex and cautious intra-party dynamic as the election approaches.
- Amid increased doubts and criticism from Democratic party members, the war-and-conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Hamas have raised questions about President Biden's policy-and-legislation handling, with criticism for prolonging war without strategic gains and lack of decisive influence.
- As the impeachment inquiry of President Biden looms and debates on general news topics like abortion and the relationship between Biden and progressive Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unfold, politics is heating up within the Democratic party, with calls for former President Barack Obama or House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to intervene and unify the party as concerns about Biden's leadership persist.
