I did not support President Biden during the 2020 Democratic primaries. After his poor showing in the Iowa & NH caucuses I didn’t think he had a snowball’s chance in hell of winning the nomination. Criticism poured down on him from many directions and calls to suspend his campaign were widespread. I thought Bernie Sanders had some great policy ideas, clear momentum, and the integrity necessary for the job.
Despite those lackluster results and a number of less-than-flattering debate moments, Biden roared back. He took second in Nevada, then crushed in SC, Alabama, & Arkansas. By the time he and Sanders had their final debate prior to the convention it was all but over and Biden was the anointed candidate.
Go back to social media threads from 2019/2020 and you can see talk of Biden senility was alive and well back then too amongst rival Democrats. It’s malicious flak and a tired trope that unqualified people keep pushing (presently at a fever pitch w/ help from MSM). I truly hoped Biden/Harris would win in 2020 and obviously voted for them, but still harbored deep pessimism. I was proven the fool yet again when they booted Trump’s wannabe-dictator ass out in impressive fashion. I was humbled and deeply thankful they had accomplished such an amazing victory (with the critical support of thousands of volunteers and campaign employees of course).
I’ve learned since then to stop doubting if Joe Biden, at any age, can win elections and perform the duties of President. There are no credible metrics that indicate we’d be better off with him dropping out, while there are many strong indicators we are likely descend into a far more chaotic situation if he does. All this unnecessary gnashing of teeth over a poor debate performance and people projecting their unexamined ageism onto the man (whether well-intentioned or not).
I care about the Biden Administration’s impressive record and all they’ve done for the American people. I care that Joe Biden has been the most progressive President in my lifetime and is not a narcissistic authoritarian. I care that President Biden has a competent VP to hand the reins off to. I care that Biden has passed all his medical tests, has the full go-ahead from his medical team, and sure as hell appears healthier than Trump (a medically obese man who lives on a diet of McDonalds and Diet Coke).
IDGAF about one debate. I Want To Win.
Support Biden/Harris. Vote Democrat.