David Axelrod argues the president's insistence on staying in the race could have dire consequences for both his party and the country.
President Joe Biden's recent ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos has done little to quell growing concerns about his age and fitness for office, according to a scathing critique from David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama.In a CNN opinion piece, Axelrod characterized Biden's response to questions about his poor debate performance and low poll numbers as exhibiting 'denial, delusion, and defiance.
Axelrod cited three separate surveys conducted by CNN, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, all showing Biden trailing Trump by six points nationwide. The president's approval ratings have also sunk to historic lows, with 74% of Americans now deeming him too old to serve another term.Despite this alarming data, Biden remained defiant in his interview, dismissing concerns about his electability. 'I don't buy that.
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