Biden Confronts Idea He Could Have Won

President Joe Biden and his close aides are evaluating his legacy in the waning weeks of his administration, including whether the 2024 election will define it.

Biden and several aides have reportedly told people recently that he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in spite of his poor presidential debate performance, low approval ratings, and growing concerns about his cognitive functions.

Biden ended his presidential campaign on July 21 following at least a month of mounting pressure from members of the Democratic Party, both publicly and privately. He initially stood strongly against calls that he end his campaign and even said only the “Lord Almighty” could convince him to leave. However, by July 21, Biden announced he would step down, and shortly after, he endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris.

Months later, after the Democrats’ bruising election defeat, Biden is standing by his belief that he could have won reelection, according to aides speaking with the Washington Post. While the president acknowledged that he “screwed up” during his June debate against Trump, he has suggested he still thought his focus on America’s long-term success would carry more weight with voters than fluctuating issues such as inflation.

He also recognized the changing media landscape as a factor in his campaign’s downfall. (Read more from “Biden Confronts Idea He Could Have Won” HERE)

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