It's when, not if
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This is why an adversarial press is so important and why cozying up to power is so fraught.
There used to be something called the Fairness Doctrine. It would be nice if that made a comeback.
Media wanted him until they didn’t
Where the heck has this guy and the rest of the press been all this time? They had to know.
They are all liars..wait till they tout the next one as the second coming..going to be sickening listening to them gush
They knew. If I knew, they knew. They were running cover.
@@deadgolfer6345 I disagree. Biden has not been available to the press. I think many in the media were totally shocked.
@@willchristie2650 Then why were normal folks like us who see even less of Biden not at all shocked?
Yes the knew. But not the extent. Even you I am sure you agree the debate performance was on another level.
The interview was like an adult child "asking" an elderly parent to not drive anymore and give him the car keys. Elderly parent refused, and next step is for the keys to be taken away.
It’s about time someone took the Oval Office keys from him.
What a trainwreck, this is a "Direct Reflection" of the entire Administration...
Exactly
Good call. We did it to my dad who got pissed. Would you ride in a car on a busy interstate with President Biden driving? Gotta go Joe…
Good call. We did it to my dad who got pissed. Would you ride in a car on a busy interstate with President Biden driving? Gotta go Joe…
The media cover for Biden for many years, now are acting like this is new.
I know that many media pundits were in shock seeing Biden at the debate. Biden has had no press conferences where he would answer questions, very few interviews, and has been the most unavailable President in modern times. The media just assumed all was well.
I think it is new (ish). Senator Biden was never like this.
Biden will soon discover he can no longer use the “I don’t remember” excuse to cover his butt.
Oddly, in his case, it's actually true.
Not an excuse, the whole breaking news since the debate is he actually can’t remember. His job is done, he got this far and now needs to be replaced with someone who can carry the torch, someone who can win. Vote blue 🌎✌
Biden 'll weather the storm. Time 'll fix it. He is not going anywhere.
Unless he forgets.
Giving up all that power to hand over to Kamala will be tough. Jill will just have to deal with it.
Don't forget that Hunter NEEDS that pardon!
Kamala is notate answer.
@@Sunshinensea Don't forget that Biden already said that he will NOT pardon Hunter.
True! Remember how that family, especially Jill, was infuriated after KamKam made those racist claims of Joe and the school bus issue. Then they were forced to ‘accept’ her and agree to play nice with her as the VP candidate. Jill despises her for that characterization! Any selected over KamKam for VP, kiss the black female vote goodbye! Even pulling Michelle to run w/Kam as VP is a complete indictment and affirmation that she was a DEI candidate. #BlackMen4Trump🇺🇸
@@SunshinenseaJoe can still pardon. All dead duck presidents pardon on their way out
Where was this bandwagon when Dean Phillips put it all on the line to tell us this several months ago.
The Lord Almighty is on line 1, sir
delorespetterson,
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Not surprising, since Joe has been in The Lord's quick dial since he lied in college over plagiarism notes
Genius response
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LMFAO! 😂🌎✌💙
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More importantly Who IS running the country NOW !!
biden has never ran the country since he became president. if you don't know that already, then you are living in another planet.
His aides. Just like Reagan
Hasn't been Biden ever.
I remember during the 2020 elections I saw a post that someone said when President Trump loses he will leave the white house kicking and screaming. Looks to me that Biden will be doing that instead.
similarities and differences
But what he’s doing isn’t unconstitutional. That’s the difference.
@@Nightsinwhitesatin645I would argue it's unconstitutional & this is why. The 25th Amendment Section 4 authorizes the vice president and a majority of the president’s cabinet or Congress to decide if the president is unable to perform their duties. Should the group have a majority opinion of “yes,” then the president’s powers are automatically transferred to the vice president. In response, the president can announce that they are able to resume their leadership role, after which the voting group has four full days to disagree, otherwise the president’s powers are fully restored when the time elapses. If the voting group disagrees with the president’s assertion, then they conduct a quick vote in Congress to decide if the president is unable to serve.
I knew he was TOAST when jill said "You answered all the questions" 😅 treating him like a 10 year old passing a test at school 🏫
This whole thing just feels like a 2024 version of “Weekend at Bernie’s “.
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears.
It was their final, most essential command."
-- George Orwell, 1984
Does anyone think Biden is going to give up unless he ends us all? The caliber of this man is now the outcome of our nation.
It's country last for Biden
@@Dennis_510nope that’s donald. But Biden is deluded and being given faulty advice. We’re all praying for a moment of clarity.
@@Dennis_510 that’s what Trump is known for. Everyone should hope Biden will come to his own conclusion soon. All he has to do, is watch videos of himself.
Again it is not his age, it's the mind that's deteriorating.
Funny the party screaming about protecting democracy has no problem casting off the results of their democratic process when it doesn't fit their needs. Pathetic and transparent.
as long as Democrats don't violate rules (and who knows the rules, I sure don't)
part 2 Dems are okay with breaking rules anyway
People around him treat him like a child or a diaper ridden grandfather.
How many times did Biden start to answer a question and half way into a sentence brush it off eith "well, anyway". That's not answering the question. Jilly needs to take away that pathetic participation trophy she awarded.
No way they are putting Humpty Dumpty together again.
😂😂😂
Not about one man, this is about our democracy. Definitely concerning that Biden didn't watch his debate and will not agree to testing.
Concerning ? lol
This is a republic.
he did not know if he watched it or not come on man
The USA is an Oligarchy at best.
Yep, this is not time for sentiment it’s time for action and we need to come together and vote blue no matter what if we want to beat the most dangerous person to ever run for president and not to mention stop Project 2025.
Kamala was actually chosen not only because Biden said he would select a female running mate, but an African-American woman specifically.
Are you saying when he said that, that there was no woman, or “african American” out there that could not qualify?
@@christyann1201 far from it - I was just correcting what Biden actually vowed (which I was 100% in favor of)
@@d.d.jacksonpoetryproject my apologies 😳
Don’t quit Joe Biden!!! Just don’t forget where the keys to the White House are, you have to give them back to Trump in January!
Too late, the keys were lost in his first 6 months.
Lmaoooo
If Barack Obama had not installed Joe as nominee for president and let the voters decide both in 2020 & 2024 we would not be in this position. If it were not for the dire security situation this puts us in as a country, it would be laughable to see the horrible position that democrats have put themselves in politically. But I'm an American first so I am not laughing. The entire leftist regime should be held accountable for this situation and never be allowed to forget it 🔥
Obama didn't install him. He was losing every primary until Clyburn put his thumb on the scale for his fish fry buddy.
You hit the nail on the head. Biden's weird resuscitation in SC in 2020 made no sense, but the press didn't seem to mind. The DNC got caught in the next state, Nevada, so it's pretty obvious they were up to their usual tricks in SC too.
What a trainwreck, this is a "Direct Reflection" of the entire Administration...
Actually it’s a direct reflection of the entire democrat party. They all knew he was senile years ago.
This administration is where a trainwreck meets a dumpster fire. And that's its good point.
It ain’t THAT bad.
Then you got Trump a narcissist convicted felon and sexual pervert.
His family will not allow anyone to force him out.
He needs to do the right thing and step down ..
After watching that interview I think the only option the Dems have is to vote on the 25th Amendment, that is your only option to get rid of old Joe.
Nixon left voluntarily and I think Joe will too when Dems and their donors' wait-and-see mode ends abruptly during the next several days. If he doesn't then yes, steps will be taken.
@@mathematruckerI agree. That, or Biden takes another spill & breaks a hip…..
Very bad look for the Democrats removing the candidate the voters voted for. So much for defending democracy.
Biden was practically the only democrat candidate in each primary
The party made sure that Biden went essentialy unchallenged in the primaries. It was not exactly the paradigm of a democratic process. An open convention would be much more democratic.
The people voted for a man who does not exist. The "Biden" they voted for is gone. Anyone with a parent who has experienced dementia knows that this disease takes away the person they've known.
Democrats screwed up in nominating him in the first place.
@@benji5103 they rigged the democratic primary for him so no other candidates can come into the race
The debate didn’t cause the problem…it exposed it to those who were “unaware”.
Exellent monologue and message Michael, thank you !
You credit him after years of lying
When Biden is at the bottom of a deep dark hole, all Trump needs to say is “keep digging, Joe”
Biden is the best America has, simple as that
Trump lives in a deep dark hole of dysfunction everyday!
@@MichaelBanks-sn5xvMade up by the Demkult
@@michael-4k4000we need to give everyone who believes that nonsense a cognitive test
Convict chatter, huh?
Bring on Horizontal Harris.
"When" is the election. We, the people, should get to vote for it rather than fat cat donors. The citizens need to take away the keys from their aging leader.
Appreciate your acknowledgement that media organizations were willing to “look the other way” when people like @PatriotMom1776 pointed out the very obvious since 2020. But where were YOU then, Michael? All are welcome aboard, but you get no points now for being where honest folk have been for years.
Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, “Never interrupt your enemy while he’s destroying himself; it’s bad manners.”
I'll have the DEI special please: A big word salad with a side of cackle 🥗🤪
They're stuck with him hahaha
True. He did remind me of my dad just before he died.
You know you are in deep , deep trouble when you are seriously considering the cackling pantsuit Kamala Harris as a " fix" ., or a "solution" to any problem., let alone the Presidency.
Yes, she won't beat Trump either.
She has had the duty to speak out a long time ago and she remained silent. Her failure to do so won't be forgiven.
Kamala solves a whole lot of problems for the Democrats. 1.) There is a very high likelihood that she will finish out part of Biden's term, becoming the first woman President. 2.) If she ends up the candidate and goes down to defeat, then her career is over. 3.) with one and two, the Democrats free themselves from the identity politics monkey that has been riding their back forever.
You and MAGA are so scared of her.
@@vuyoseloane3273 scared of Kramala down our throats? Another guaranteed Trump win. Frankly, Democrats are fukkked any way you look at it. Period.
@@vuyoseloane3273 No, we aren't "afraid"., you don't have to be " afraid" to not want incompetence in Office.The ONE thing Kamala was put in charge of way back in Feb 2021 was the Border Crisis- and it got WORSE. There is no way around that.
Citizens want the issues addressed: inflation, open border, high taxes, crime, homelessness.
OMG you said the VP could be stronger and smarter....LMAO
She's the only reason why we voted for the old fart.
No matter who you like or dislike, this is the most intelligent, adult, rational comment I have heard since the debate debacle.
Question, was biden given the questions to the interview before the sit down? We know the biden campaign gives radio interviewers the questions they get to ask him so he always knows what they are going to ask. Even then he is unable to coherently say anything. Sad days.
Very sad days indeed
Arent these the people who said trump would never leave?
Joe will hand the win to Donald Trump on a platter. That is how it this will end.
So...yall want a candidate that wasn't elected in the primaries? How Democratic!
Well analysed.
This is an excellent opinion piece, well done Smerconish.
It’s when, not if. Sooner Biden; not later
The Dems will have to confront not only Joe, but Jill and Hunter, as well. I worry that the statement, “when, not if,” is about a Trump win, therefore.
Turning on the emperor like dogs on a fire hydrant
I pray he’s right about Biden stepping aside. In no way should Harris or anyone else be handed the nomination. Last I checked, we still at least make some pretense at being a democracy. If we want to stop Trump, it is essential to have a process to select the best candidate not just hand it to the Veep.
Secretary Pete?! Oh yeah a Dream Ticket VP Harris and Secretary Pete....
Buttigieg has made hamburger out of every single GOP member trying to bully or embarrass him during congressional hearings. The guy’s as sharp as they come.
@@vallee7966 Oh I know he's keeps the train on time. When they stay on the tracks...
Time is ticking. Let’s go Joe, step aside so we have a fighting chance against a dictator!
Love those Dem tears. But let me ask.....was your day to day life better under Trump or Biden? Be honest if you can.
@@deadreckoning6288 you want honest ? My heritage is German , my grandparents slipped out of Germany as Hitler was coming into power in the 1940’s. I learned a lot from them. If your smart you can connect the dots.
Ain't gonna happen. I don't care anymore. People are just tired of the bullshit. With both parties
I am furious we are in this situation.
Just remember mate No matter who you vote for the Government still wins -Old Irish saying
The noblest thing to do is to step down. If the scales tips even slightly greater to another younger candidate then Biden must step down. I have lost all respect for Biden.
You respected Biden?
Biden is anything but noble. He's incapable of being anything but a narcissistic moron. This will play out the only way it can.....a horrendous trainwreck.
I can guarantee you, you never did.
George: "what's your favorite color?"
Biden: "27"
Both: (erupt in laughter)
(end of interview)
I'm serious. I'm not joking.
Biden would be better than Kamala in this case
Wrong
Those aint the only two options...
Biden and Kamala: Shitty and Shittier
Polls show that Harris as the Presidential nominee would lose to Trump by at least 12 points (Biden would lose by 5 points). Democrats had better soon select a more vigorous candidate to save USA democracy. The Democrat nominee will have to continuously expose the hell the USA will have with Trump and the implemented Project 2025.
@@Dennis_510 can you name 1 of Kamala's public accomplishments except jailing black men for smoking weed while she herself was smoking weed?
"Deep bench"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, I thought that was funny too...
I've decided to support Pres Trump 2024.
I would take Donald duck over Donald Trump. Trump is planning to do lots of evil. Why else did he demand immunity? All past presidents got their jobs done without immunity. And he has no guts. If you're going to break the law to do what you think is necessary, then be willing to take the punishment. Just like Gandhi, MLK, Mandela, et al.
Crisis? What crisis?
You serious dude ? Heels up is cooked like Joe
This argument ignores that Biden would resign for the identical reason that he would step aside as a candidate.
Trump voters for Brandon!
“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive”
- Sir Walter Scott
UK did their elections in 6 weeks?
Cool we have 265 million more citizens and the UK is smaller in landmass than just Arkansas and Missouri.
Good comparison!
Did he just say the Dem's bench is deep???
😂😂😂😂😂😂
That was a joke interview nothing came out of he didn't answer no questions about anything
Why didn’t he ask him to name some leaders of different countries.
Thank you for honesty.
We've just voted our way out of a calamitous party. America, we love you and hope you do the same XX
A more formidable opponent? Like whom? Newsome, Harris, Whitmer? LOL
If he is not fit enough to run, then he is not fit enough to complete his term.
This guy is right on. I'll be hoping for a fresh start, I hope the Democrats don't just anoint Kamala, Americans are craving for new blood.
And still not a single mention about RFK Jr??
WELL SAID. We must have a debate and get the best candidate.
IT WAS LAST WEEK! Enough talk. Why will no one in our government do anything? What is our VP waiting for??
Raise your hand if you have no problem having an 86 year old man as president 4 years from now.
This is why the DOJ will not release the Robert Hur's tapes
Hope everything you said comes true.
I’m really wishing that actually reality would bite this reality in the butt.
All of us have a date with destiny, not everyone gets to be a humble potus or radio talk show host.
Your last minute is exactly why this is happening now. Media, drama, and ratings.
He cheated once, you know they are going to cheat again,but we won't sit quietly.
The 2020 election was the most fair in American history, per Trump's own staff like Bill Barr. 60 court cases were thrown out for lack of any proof of fraud. Ironically, the fraud found was by Republican voters.
So we need to pick the strongest candidate to take on Trump? What happened to all the talk about a pot plant beating Trump? If you choose Harris Trump will continue to hammer away on the issues of immigration and inflation. If you choose a completely different ticket you take away those issues.
maybe not. Could be also Newsome would be terrible, not everybody admires California
@@sandiharris5906 Trump could tear him over the homeless problem.
Great analysis.
Please, no Bernie Sanders. He needs to stay out of it. He will never win. Klobuchar would be a strong candidate.
Actually, Jill will tell him to stay in and go down in inglorious defeat in November.
He’s right here
Biden is not going to drop out, and why should he. If you don't want him, go vote for the other democrat on the ballot RFK jr
RFK is not on the Democratic ballot. Remember, the Dems locked him out. He's an independent and, of course the best choice. But America is incapable of making the best choice so it is what it is.
The ultimate example of why a DEI hire is bad practice. Kamala was never the best person for the job and now its biting the dems in the ass. They can't pass her up if they toss out joe. Probably should just keep him and hope for the best. Its a bit late for musical chairs now.
Great take.
Kamala has ZERO chance …..ZERO.
It would be awesome to have a 2 month only election campaigns by law. Primaries would take place the same day in all states, and the elections would occur 8 weeks later. CNN and FOX would have to change business too, because there would nothing to cover for long periods.
You can't regulate when a state has their primary.
The "deep bench", isn't as considerable as you infer. You can get a contest, but you can't keep the delegates you have so far. Those go bye bye. Person walks in off the street, at ten minutes to 12, and wins the Presidency. OK...🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😬
Why does Thelma and Louise come to mind here?
The criminal in chief is done. Let's go Brandon!
I don’t understand why people think Gavin Newsom is electable . People left his state in droves.
Agree!
never underestimate a democrats ability to knowingly double down on what they know is a losing position.