Democrats Confront Fallout From Biden’s 2024 Decline

Recent disclosures and reactions have heightened scrutiny over President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and its effect on the Democratic Party's 2024 election defeat. High-profile Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy and Pete Buttigieg, have publicly acknowledged that Biden's decision to seek reelection was a mistake, with Murphy affirming 'no doubt' about the president's decline. The book 'Original Sin' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson details efforts by Biden's aides to conceal his condition and manage appearances, while some party leaders prioritized optics over capability. Former Obama adviser David Plouffe and others have openly blamed Biden for the party's loss, breaking with typical party unity. Commentators like Mollie Hemingway and Scott Jennings argue that Democratic leaders misled the public and are now using the revelations to deflect responsibility for deeper issues. The Democratic Party now faces mounting calls to address internal failures and restore public trust following the fallout from Biden’s 2024 campaign.