A report by The Washington Post reveals that President Joe Biden and some of his aides believe he could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump had he remained in the 2024 presidential race. The report paints a picture of Biden in his presidency’s final chapter, reflecting on his legacy and questioning some pivotal decisions, including his choice to withdraw from the race.
According to the Post, Biden has privately mused that he was better positioned to win against Trump than Vice President Kamala Harris, who ultimately became the Democratic nominee.
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The report cites anonymous sources close to the president, suggesting that both Biden and some of his staff feel his decision to step aside may have cost Democrats the White House.
Biden dropped out of the race following low poll numbers and mounting pressure from Democratic Party leaders after rocky debate performances. At the time, the move was framed as an effort to unify the party around Harris, but it now appears Biden harbors doubts about whether he made the right choice.
The report also highlights tensions between the Biden and Harris camps, though both sides have been cautious in their public statements. Sources say both groups are treating one another delicately, avoiding airing grievances that could escalate internal divisions within the Democratic Party.
Observers speculate that the Biden camp’s reluctance to criticize Harris stems from mutual concerns about the fallout of a public feud.
Harris supporters have refrained from commenting on Biden’s mental fitness, a topic that became a point of contention during his presidency and a key attack line for Republican opponents.
Biden’s performance during the Democratic primary debates, where his mental sharpness and ability to connect with voters failed miserably, sealed his fate and ended his 2nd-term ambitions.
As Biden prepares to leave office, his reflections on the 2024 campaign add another layer to the Democratic Party’s post-election reckoning.
With President-elect Trump preparing to take office for a second term, Democrats are grappling with how to rebuild their coalition and address the internal divisions laid bare during the campaign.
And it is clear that the debate over leadership and strategy within the Democratic Party is far from over.
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