Is Joe Biden actually reading his putrid approval ratings?
In Sunday night’s interview with 60 Minutes, Biden appeared to suggest for the first time that he may not run in 2024.
That would be a relief for most Americans, including Democrats.
When asked whether he had made a “firm decision” on whether to run for re-election, Biden’s answer left serious doubt that he’s committed to 2024.
“Are you committed to running again?” asked Scott Pelley.
“My intention, as I said to begin with, is that I would run again. But it’s just an intention. But is it a firm decision that I run again? That remains to be seen,” Biden answered.
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60 Min: "Are you committed to running again?"
Biden: "My intention, as I said to begin with, is that I would run again. But it’s just an intention. But is it a firm decision that I run again? That remains to be seen,” pic.twitter.com/3R3W3I8e9Z
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 19, 2022
Biden also suggested his final answer would be next year.
“It’s much too early to make that kind of decision,” he said.
“I’m a great respecter of fate. And so, what I’m doing is I’m doing my job. I’m gonna do that job. And within the timeframe that makes sense after this next election cycle here, going into next year, make a judgment on what to do.”
Summit News reported:
With Biden’s poll numbers continuing to be a cause for concern, many Democrats are also worried that the president’s cognitive abilities are rapidly on the wane, and that he could get slaughtered in debates by Trump.
Biden would be in his mid-80’s by the time he left the White House if he won again in 2024.
Some have also pointed out the optics of Biden running against Trump, given the president’s involvement in the FBI raid on Trump’s home, asserting that it represents a clear act of political persecution.
Earlier reports claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom would look to run for president in 2024 should Biden decide not to enter the race.
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