With only 35 days remaining until President Joe Biden vacates the White House, he continues to harbor a delusional perception of his tenure.
Despite the glaring evidence to the contrary, he insists that he is leaving the nation in a better state than he found it. This assertion was made during a Democratic National Committee holiday gathering on Sunday.
According to RedState, Biden, who is set to depart the Oval Office with the lowest approval ratings of any modern president, maintains that he has improved the country's condition. This claim is not only unfounded but also contradicts the reality of his administration's impact on the economy and foreign policy. His tenure has been marked by a surge in inflation and a deepening involvement in foreign conflicts, most notably the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden's presidency has also been characterized by an increased politicization of the system, leading to a more divided nation. A recent poll revealed that the American public considers him the worst president in the last half-century, a clear indication of their disbelief in his claim of leaving the country in a better state.
The president's delusion was further highlighted when he stated that his administration had run a "scandal-free" campaign. He said, "We've run a campaign that's basically scandal-free. That's hard to do in American politics." This statement raises questions about his perception of his administration's tenure and the campaign he refers to.
The incredulity of his claim was palpable, as evidenced by the laughter it elicited from some attendees. His campaign was marred by a significant scandal involving the concealment of his cognitive decline. When Democratic elites doubted his ability to win, they sidelined him, despite his popularity in the primaries. They replaced him with Kamala Harris, who had not received a single vote for the top slot in the primaries. This disregard for the will of over 14 million voters is a scandal in itself.
Moreover, the absence of prosecution does not equate to a lack of scandals. In fact, the lack of accountability for various issues forms part of the scandal. Biden was never held accountable for the presence of classified documents in his residence and office, nor for the questions surrounding foreign influence and his son's laptop. His decision to pardon his son for past and potential future federal crimes is another scandalous act.
Former President Barack Obama made similar claims of a scandal-free administration, despite numerous controversies. It seems that these leaders believe that if they repeat their claims often enough, the public will accept them, especially if there are no consequences for their actions.
Biden's frequent untruths have blurred the line between lies and reality for him. However, his final comment at the event was a veiled jab at Kamala Harris. He said, "You're not going anywhere, kid, because we're not going to let you go." Referring to the 60-year-old Harris as a "kid" is condescending and dismissive.
While it's true that Harris is unlikely to go anywhere, running her again would be a recipe for another defeat. Her chances of winning the presidency are slim to none, especially after her extravagant spending in this year's campaign. If the Democrats choose to run her again, it would demonstrate a lack of learning from their massive loss in 2024.
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