Biden's Presidential Campaign: Like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," Everyone But Him Knows It's Over

NBC analyst Chuck Todd has compared the current state of President Biden's presidential campaign to that of Bruce Willis' character in "The Sixth Sense," where everyone but the candidate seems aware that his time has come to an end.

NBC News analyst Chuck Todd has sparked controversy with his recent comparison of President Biden's presidential campaign to the character of Bruce Willis in the 1999 film "The Sixth Sense." Todd's analogy, made during an NBC News Now panel on Wednesday, suggests that like Willis' character, who discovers he has been dead the entire film, Biden is unaware of the fading prospects of his re-election bid.

Todd's remarks stem from a series of setbacks for Biden, including the announcement that he had tested positive for COVID-19, the growing number of congressional Democrats calling on him to drop out of the race, and recent polls indicating low levels of satisfaction among Democrats with his candidacy.

Biden's Presidential Campaign: Like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," Everyone But Him Knows It's Over

"We're bordering on 'Sixth Sense' Bruce Willis territory where every Democrat kind of knows that this candidacy is over except the candidate. And it's what this starts to feel like," Todd said.

Todd stressed that he meant "politically" dead rather than literally dead, but the comparison has nevertheless raised eyebrows. It has also drawn criticism from Biden supporters, who accuse Todd of being out of touch with the political reality.

Biden's Presidential Campaign: Like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," Everyone But Him Knows It's Over

However, Todd's analogy has resonated with some, particularly those who believe that Biden is clinging to power despite the mounting evidence that he is no longer the best candidate to lead the Democratic Party into the 2024 election.

"I think we're about ten days away from him getting to acceptance. But this development couldn't have been worse timing for him, because he needs to be out there," Todd said.

Biden's Presidential Campaign: Like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," Everyone But Him Knows It's Over

Todd's comments come amidst growing speculation about Biden's future. Several high-profile Democrats, including California Congressman Adam Schiff, have recently called on him to drop out of the race. A recent AP-NORC survey found that 65% of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, with only 37% of Democrats satisfied with him as the nominee.

The timing of Todd's remarks is particularly significant, as they come just days after a report claimed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., urged Biden on Saturday to get out of the race. The White House has denied the report, but the fact that it was even circulated underscores the growing pressure on Biden to consider his options.

Biden's Presidential Campaign: Like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," Everyone But Him Knows It's Over

Whether or not Biden ultimately decides to heed the calls for him to drop out of the race remains to be seen. However, Todd's "Sixth Sense" analogy suggests that the writing may already be on the wall.