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Biden's Decline: A Year of Denials and Democratic Deceit

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The recent announcement of Joe Biden's stage 4 cancer diagnosis, which has metastasized to his bones, is a stark reminder of his significant decline in health. This development is particularly disconcerting given Democratic Party leaders' and the media's portrayal of Biden as "active" and "robust" just a year ago. In February 2024, Biden's press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed concerns about his cognitive abilities, claiming that he "passes a cognitive test every day." However, the devastating debate with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump exposed Biden's unpreparedness and instability, making it clear that he was unfit for a second term.

Key Takeaways:

  • Democratic Party leaders were aware of Biden's decline in health but chose to deny it, downplaying his cognitive issues and physical limitations.
  • The debate with Donald Trump in February 2024 was an attempt to showcase Biden's capabilities, but it ultimately highlighted his unpreparedness and instability.
  • Special Counsel Robert Hur's interviews with Biden in October 2023 revealed significant cognitive decline, including long pauses when recalling personal memories.
  • Democrats and much of the media dismissed concerns about Biden's competence, portraying him as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
  • The release of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book, "Original Sin," is expected to provide further details about Biden's decline and the efforts within the White House and the Democratic Party to conceal the truth.
  • The lack of tough questions from journalists and the failure of Democratic leaders to push for Biden's resignation may have cost the party a potential open primary and a stronger candidate in the general election.

Statistics:

  • Biden's cancer diagnosis is stage 4, which has metastasized to his bones.
  • 82 is the age at which Biden approached his birthday, pointing to his advanced age as a significant factor in his decline.
  • A cognitive test is taken daily by Biden, according to Karine Jean-Pierre.
  • 4 years was the duration of Biden's second term as president, which was called into question by his poor performance in the debate with Trump.
  • 2024 is the year in which Biden's press secretary dismissed concerns about his cognitive abilities.
  • May 16 is the date on which Axios released audio of Robert Hur's interviews with Biden, revealing significant cognitive decline.
  • May 20 is the expected release date of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book, "Original Sin."

Sources:

  • Nicole Russell, "Biden's decline was obvious, but Democrats denied it", USA TODAY, [no date]
  • Nicole Russell, "When did Democrats know Biden was incapable of serving a second term?", USA TODAY, [no date]
  • Axios, "Audio reveals Biden's cognitive decline during special counsel interviews", May 16, 2024
  • Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, "Original Sin", [no date]
  • Vice President JD Vance, quoted in Nicole Russell's article, [no date]

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