Democratic Party Implodes as Biden’s Debate Debacle Exposes DEI Vice President Dilemma

The chaos enveloping the Democratic Party following President Joe Biden’s catastrophic performance in the first 2024 debate against former President Donald Trump has reached new heights of intensity. With what can only be described as a desperate scramble, Democratic operatives have been left reeling, their confidence shattered, and their leadership in turmoil. This unfolding drama reveals the stark reality facing the party: Biden’s age and competency have become undeniable liabilities that have triggered a frantic search for his successor.

Despite having secured 99% of the delegates needed to clinch the nomination, Biden’s glaringly evident decline has forced even the typically biased media to confront the issue head-on. For years, legitimate concerns over Biden’s cognitive decline were dismissed by the mainstream media as fabrications or exaggerations. However, Biden’s disastrous debate performance has left no room for denial.

Adding to the Democrats’ woes is the intricate legality of their situation. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is effectively powerless to replace Biden unless he voluntarily steps aside. And even if Biden were to relinquish his position, his Vice President, Kamala Harris, would be the likely successor, both due to political convention and the party’s commitment to identity politics. The Democrats find themselves ensnared in a web of their own making, a predicament born of prioritizing diversity over meritocracy.

From a practical standpoint, figures like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro or Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer might possess the requisite appeal to retain the critical “blue wall” states in the Electoral College. However, the rigid doctrine of intersectionality that dominates the Democratic Party bars replacing Harris with any candidate not equally representative of their identity quotas. In an era where political correctness dictates policy, the prospect of sidelining the nation’s first female Vice President of Black and Asian heritage presents an insurmountable challenge to maintaining their diverse coalition.

Biden’s advanced age and deteriorating health cannot be overlooked. He will be a decade older than the average life expectancy for men by the end of a potential second term, making his fitness for office an ongoing concern. A sobering statistical analysis reveals that there’s a significant chance Biden could pass away during a second term. Even his Democratic rivals warned of his age-related vulnerabilities during the 2019 primaries, and his latest blunders only amplify these anxieties. Voters have long harbored doubts, as evidenced by consistent polling data indicating widespread concern about his ability to effectively govern due to his age.

The mainstream media, long complicit in shielding Biden from scrutiny, has finally been compelled to acknowledge his profound shortcomings. The outcry following Biden’s debate debacle is a testament to the magnitude of his failures, as even the most ardent party loyalists struggle to justify his continued candidacy. By insulating Biden from public scrutiny for so long, the Democratic leadership has robbed their constituents of the opportunity to seek a viable alternative.

This situation parallels the futile hopes of 2016’s Never Trumpers, who dreamt of a brokered convention that could save them from a Trump nomination. Today’s disillusioned Democrats must grapple with the harsh truth: only the Bidens can relinquish the President’s stranglehold on power, and the heir apparent remains Kamala Harris. The Democrats face a critical juncture as they navigate their path forward, balancing their ideological commitments with the urgent need for competent leadership. This predicament underscores the broader ideological and practical challenges that continue to plague the party as they head into a contentious election season.