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Democrats Divided Over Biden's 2024 Candidacy Concerns

5/15/2025

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Biden's Reelection Concerns

As doubts grow among Democrats about President Biden's 2024 reelection bid, concerns over his age and mental fitness take center stage. A revealing new book accuses his aides of hiding his decline, sparking debate within the party. While some advocate for an earlier exit, others staunchly defend Biden's achievements and potential.

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Plouffe Critiques Biden

David Plouffe, once an aide to Kamala Harris, slammed Joe Biden for his prolonged stay in the 2024 race, which he believes sabotaged Harris' campaign. In his book "Original Sin," he labeled her 107-day bid a "f**king nightmare," blaming Biden's deteriorating health for the setback. Biden's team, however, brushed off these allegations as baseless.

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Buttigieg Challenges Biden

Pete Buttigieg stirred the political pot by suggesting the Democratic Party could thrive without Biden as the 2024 nominee, raising eyebrows amid growing worries about Biden's mental fitness after a lackluster debate. As he positions himself for the future, Buttigieg finds himself in a competitive field for the 2028 presidential race, alongside Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Biden's Reelection Concerns

As doubts grow among Democrats about President Biden's 2024 reelection bid, concerns over his age and mental fitness take center stage. A revealing new book accuses his aides of hiding his decline, sparking debate within the party. While some advocate for an earlier exit, others staunchly defend Biden's achievements and potential.

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