Democrats' Concerns Grow Over Biden's Cognitive Fitness

As pressure mounts on President Biden to end his re-election campaign, his own party members are raising concerns about his cognitive abilities. Senior Democrats are privately discussing forming a "firing squad" to push the president out, while Senator Lindsey Graham has urged the White House doctor to make public the results of a cognitive exam for Biden.

Democrats are growing increasingly concerned about President Biden's cognitive fitness, with senior party members privately discussing forming a "firing squad" to push him out of the 2024 presidential race. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has added pressure by urging the White House doctor to make public the results of a cognitive exam for Biden.

Graham made the request in a letter to Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, following the president's poor debate performance and intensifying scrutiny of his mental acuity. Graham argued that such an exam is in the best interest of the American people, given the widespread concerns about Biden's cognitive fitness.

Democrats' Concerns Grow Over Biden's Cognitive Fitness

Prominent physicians have also recommended that Biden undergo cognitive testing, and a recent poll found that 60% of Americans believe the president is not mentally sharp enough to handle the demands of the job. White House officials have dismissed these concerns, but the issue is likely to remain a major talking point in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

In addition to the concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities, Democrats are also worried about his overall electability. Biden's approval ratings have been hovering around 40% for months, and he has been criticized for his handling of the economy, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Democrats' Concerns Grow Over Biden's Cognitive Fitness

The nonpartisan political handicapper, the Cook Political Report, recently shifted a Senate race in Michigan from "Lean Democratic" to "Toss Up," specifically citing the potential for Biden to be a drag on other Democrats. If Biden remains the party's nominee, it could have significant consequences for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.

Some Democrats have publicly called on Biden to step aside, but the president has repeatedly stated that he intends to remain in the race. However, the increasing skepticism of Biden's cognitive fitness and electability is likely to make it difficult for him to win the support of his party and the American people.

Democrats' Concerns Grow Over Biden's Cognitive Fitness

The Democrats' concerns over Biden's fitness are reminiscent of the challenges faced by former President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 election. Carter's low approval ratings and perceived weakness on foreign policy contributed to his defeat by Ronald Reagan. If Biden's cognitive fitness and electability remain a major issue, he could face a similar fate in 2024.

Graham's letter to O'Connor is a sign that Republicans are eager to exploit the Democrats' concerns about Biden's mental acuity. They will likely continue to press for cognitive testing and raise questions about Biden's fitness for office throughout the campaign.

Democrats' Concerns Grow Over Biden's Cognitive Fitness

Biden's supporters have defended his cognitive abilities, pointing to his long record of public service and his performance in recent interviews and speeches. However, the concerns about his mental sharpness are likely to persist, and they could ultimately prove to be a major hurdle in his bid for re-election.

As the 2024 election approaches, the issue of Biden's cognitive fitness is likely to remain front and center. Democrats are facing a difficult decision: whether to continue supporting a president whose mental acuity is increasingly being questioned or to find a new candidate who can better represent the party and the interests of the American people.