President Joe Biden, 81, has reportedly changed tactics in recent days to overcome the “age problem”, one of the biggest hurdles in his re-election campaign.
Mr. Biden and his aides are trying to shake off his oxymoronic attitude ahead of the 2024 election. Polls show Americans are skeptical of his physical and mental abilities.
- A majority of Democrats are “concerned” about Biden's abilities.
- Fifty-five percent said Biden's health and age “significantly” limit his ability to perform his job.
- Registered voters have “significant” concerns about Biden's age and health.
Aides have implored Biden in recent months to make “a series of subtle changes” to show he is “still committed to another term,” people familiar with the conversations said. . Said NBC News. Changes in tactics reportedly include speaking privately, canceling campaign events without notice, posting more on social media, and wearing fewer ties.
Biden initially resisted and was “negative” about the changes, but aides told NBC News that the president adopted the changes to project an image that was “more youthful than his 81-year-old age would suggest.” Told.
One of the changes will be on display Friday when Biden visits Pennsylvania. The White House said he will forego the usual format of delivering prepared speeches to assembled audiences and instead deliver a series of speeches in smaller venues. His aides say the format will allow Mr. Biden to engage with voters more organically and directly.
But aides say another important factor is Biden's own view of the presidency. Biden has adopted an informal, public approach as a senator, vice president and even as a presidential candidate, but aides say he has always tended to appear “presidential” since entering the White House.
The change in tactics appears to be part of a larger strategy. Before the holiday, Mr. Biden sought to allay concerns among his donors about his age, energy level and chances of defeating former President Donald Trump, three people familiar with him said. . washington post On Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations, he said: “Biden has held about six meetings with groups of four to eight people since he started his campaign in April, many of them right before the holidays,” People said. ”
It is unclear whether Biden's strategy will work. He often mumbles when he speaks. Once he finishes his remarks, he often appears to wander offstage. A camera captures the image and it quickly spreads on social media.
Biden is finding it difficult to stay upright. In 2023 alone, he tripped, fell, and stumbled at least five times in public.
Biden has atrial fibrillation, peripheral neuropathy in his legs and hyperlipidemia, according to an annual physical performed in February by physician Kevin O'Connor.After her diagnosis, Biden began boarding her. air force one's A second short staircase, presumably for standing.Because many of his trips and falls involved high airplane stairs.
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, December 27, 2023 (MandelNGAN/AFP).
Biden also has a hard time dealing with angry outbursts when peppered with unwanted questions, especially questions about corruption in the Biden family.
President's career history anger flashes According to Tucker Carlson, this is a common trait among older men with blurry vision. “Flashes of uncontrollable anger are common in aging people, especially men, and often accompany aging,” Carlson previously explained. “Losing that is a very humbling experience and my heart hurts for everyone who did.”
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
From his 2020 presidential campaign to his inauguration, Biden has used anger to dispel questions he doesn't want to answer. He used defensive anger at least five times. asked a question His family's business dealings were discovered by the Republican National Committee.
Video of Biden's angry outburst is here. A video of his trip and fall can be found here.
Wendell Husebo is a political reporter for Breitbart News and a former Republican war room analyst.he is the author of politics of slave morality.Follow Wendell “X” @WendellHusebø or society of truth @WendellHusebo.
