
Democrats pushed Biden to run for reelection despite evident health issues, fearing Kamala Harris couldn’t win against any Republican candidate, reveals political analyst Peter Schweizer while discussing a new book exposing the party’s internal doubts.
At a Glance
- Biden’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about timing and transparency, with medical experts suggesting knowledge predated public disclosure
- Peter Schweizer calls the situation “the greatest political scandal in American history,” comparing it to Woodrow Wilson’s stroke cover-up
- Democrats reportedly forced Biden’s reelection bid due to fears Harris “wasn’t ready for prime time” and couldn’t defeat any Republican
- Biden later blamed Harris’ election loss on sexism and racism while taking formal responsibility
- Democratic Party now faces leadership transition challenges and internal debates between progressive and centrist approaches
Democrats’ Strategic Calculations and Concealed Concerns
The revelation that Democratic Party leaders pushed President Biden to seek reelection despite concerns about his health has ignited controversy among conservative observers. According to political analyst Peter Schweizer, Democrats made this calculation primarily because they believed Vice President Kamala Harris would be unable to win against any Republican challenger, including Donald Trump. This assessment comes from discussions of a new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that details the party’s internal deliberations and concerns about Harris’s leadership capabilities.
“Democrats had realized Biden “would have to run for a second term because of the fear that Harris could not win a race against Donald Trump or against any Republican,” Schweizer says. The authors of The Truce “write that ‘Democrat after Democrat we interviewed, including members of Biden and Harris’s own teams, said Kamala’s not ready for prime time. She ain’t ready for this.’ They also said she has a lack of discipline, lack of focus or decisiveness.”
The circumstances surrounding Biden’s health have raised significant questions about transparency. Medical experts suggest Biden knew about his cancer diagnosis years before it became public, with critics arguing that Biden’s cognitive struggles were evident to non-corporate media and Republican politicians throughout his presidency. This situation has led Schweizer to characterize the incident as unprecedented in its scope and scale of concealment.
Biden’s Post-Presidency Revelations
After leaving office, former President Biden has made several public appearances addressing the election outcome. During an interview on ABC’s “The View,” Biden took formal responsibility for the election results while simultaneously attributing Harris’s loss partly to racism and sexism in America. “I was in charge, and he won, so I take responsibility,” Biden stated, before adding: “They went the sexist route, a woman couldn’t lead the country and a woman of mixed race.”
Biden has largely stepped back from national politics after remaining silent for over 100 days following the transition to allow the new administration to establish itself. When discussing his withdrawal from the presidential race, Biden dismissed concerns about cognitive decline that had been raised by opponents, claiming his decision was motivated by a desire to prevent division within the Democratic Party, stating: “The only reason I got out of the race was because I didn’t want to have a divided Democratic Party.”
The “Original Sin” of Identity Politics
Critics point to Harris’s selection as Biden’s running mate as evidence of identity politics driving Democratic decision-making. According to Schweizer’s analysis of the situation, Harris was chosen as the vice-presidential nominee primarily due to pressure following the George Floyd riots, despite Biden’s reported preference for a different direction. This choice, characterized by some as an “original sin,” continued to affect party strategy through the subsequent election cycle.
“We have lies upon lies upon lies upon lies,” says Schweizer, who exposed the Biden family’s influence-peddling back in 2018. “Even by Washington standards, these are some serious whoppers.”
Schweizer also criticized the media’s lack of scrutiny regarding Biden’s cognitive health and the implications for Harris’s political future. He contends that mainstream media outlets failed to investigate these issues thoroughly, continuing to report without questioning the administration’s statements or challenging the narrative. This media oversight has been attributed to concerns about validating conservative critiques or destabilizing Democratic leadership.
The Democratic Party’s Future Direction
The Democratic Party now faces significant challenges as it attempts to navigate its future following the 2024 election losses. Both Biden and Harris have recently reemerged in the public spotlight, offering critiques of the Trump administration and the Republican legislative agenda. Harris delivered her first public speech since leaving office, urging Democratic voters to remain engaged and is reportedly considering a run for governor of California or a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Internal debates continue within the party about its platform and strategy, with a noticeable divide between progressive and centrist approaches. The party is undergoing a generational leadership change, with figures like Hakeem Jeffries assuming more prominent roles as longtime lawmakers retire. Potential presidential candidates appear hesitant to revisit the 2024 election or promote Biden’s policies, suggesting a desire to establish a new vision and direction for the party’s future.
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