Rising Democratic stars have begun calling President Biden “old” in media interviews after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report cast doubt on the president’s cognitive abilities.
Ho’s report described Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory,” and outlined several instances in which Biden was unable to remember the timeline of major events. The Biden administration immediately retracted the report and defended the president’s mental sharpness.
According to one report, Congressman-elect Tom Suozzi, who recently defeated a Republican in a special election in New York, told FOX 5 that “the bottom line” about Biden is that “he’s old.” That’s what he said. Politico report.
After the special counsel’s report, Biden lashed out at reporters who asked him about age concerns, saying, “That’s your decision!”
Rising Democratic stars have begun calling President Biden “old” in media interviews after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report cast doubt on the president’s cognitive abilities. (Getty/Reuters/Getty)
Another Democratic politician running for the California Senate against Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and others, Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) He spoke directly about age restrictions. The seat she is seeking was previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, who suffered from declining health and mental health in her final year in office and lost 90 percent during her last year in office. died at the age of
“This is a conversation we should be having,” Porter told Politico after bringing up the topic in a debate with Schiff and other Senate candidates.
“We’re having those conversations and discussions about the Supreme Court. And given that we have the same long-term representation that we have, we’re thinking about doing that.” I think it’s hypocritical not to have one,” Porter added.
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)
“It’s probably part of a narrative that’s going to create a rift between you and Biden,” one political consultant told Politico.
But Democratic lawmakers remain “mostly” united behind Biden, the newspaper reported.
“In a democracy, there should be no restrictions on voters,” California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said after a recent debate.
Ho’s report raises questions about Biden’s mental acuity, especially among party members and supporters.
“I think so [the report] This opens the door for a closer look at both candidates and their capabilities,” Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., said of Biden and former President Trump.
“This mental competency issue is exacerbating the situation,” California Republican Rep. Mike Garcia said of Democrats who may not vote for Biden in the upcoming election. “This allows us to explain why we don’t vote for this person, or why we don’t vote at all.”
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FOX News’ Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
