After a poor debate performance last week, President Biden downplayed, denied, and dismissed the criticisms. His first television interview since then was a high-stakes opportunity to reassure the American people of his ability to lead the nation.
However, with a hint of hoarseness in his voice, Mr. Biden spent much of the interview deflecting questions about his competence, cognitive test, and standing in the polls.
The 81-year-old president, facing doubts from his own party, sounded confident but failed to address the concerns effectively.
Biden downplays the debate as a one-time flub.
The president’s delayed response to his debate performance left allies confused and critics calling for him to step aside. Despite blaming exhaustion and sickness, Mr. Biden refused to undergo a neurological examination.
Facing skepticism, Mr. Biden defended his past performance as proof of his capabilities, emphasizing that he undergoes cognitive tests daily.
The interview shed light on Mr. Biden’s challenge to regain confidence after a stumbling debate. Despite some improvement in his answers, questions about his future performance lingered.
The interview was just the first, and far from the last, of tests.
With polls indicating doubts about his age and effectiveness, every public appearance by Mr. Biden will now face heightened scrutiny.
Despite growing doubts, Mr. Biden remains optimistic, recalling how he defied expectations to win the 2020 nomination. However, current polling paints a different picture, presenting a challenge for his candidacy.
Biden isn’t going anywhere without the ‘Lord Almighty’ intervening.
Emphasizing his determination to stay in the race, Mr. Biden dismissed low approval ratings and calls to step aside. His high threshold for exit suggests a continued struggle to convince critics.
