President Biden said in an interview released on Wednesday that he would re-evaluate whether to stay in the presidential race if a doctor told him directly that he had a medical condition that made that necessary.
Mr. Biden has said repeatedly that none of his doctors have told him he has a serious medical condition. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician, wrote after the president’s physical in February that Mr. Biden is “a healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.”
But his disastrous performance at a debate with former President Donald J. Trump last month, which prompted a wave of calls by Democratic allies to step aside, raised questions about his health and acuity.
This sounds very much like him setting up a scenario where he can step down without losing face. God, I hope.
Much better than the earlier requirement of God himself descending from the heavens to tell him to drop out. After which he’d only consider it.
Honest question: is that like…. actually a good idea? Probably? What if they decide to replace him with Harris that sounds worse idk
It’s probably the less bad option at this point, let’s put it that way. Harris is not great, but she lacks much of the baggage and hasn’t lost the confidence of the party.
I could be pumped for Harris with the right running mate. Who shall it be? Don’t say Bernie.
Infighting to replace him is a terrible idea.
Him just retiring in favor of Harris or whoever? Better. Still absolutely horseshit considering no one seriously put their hat in the ring for the convention but whatever gets a president that supports universal healthcare and isn’t sunsetting.
please please please (x5) (refrain) please please, yes please, (return to chorus) (bridge) please sir please (return to chorus x2)
He started with only God Almighty could make him step down…moved to if polls said there was no path to victory…now we are here…it feels like he’s warming up to the idea.
Hopefully they can decide swiftly on the democrat convention and Biden can rally the Democrat party united behind one younger more energetic candidate fit to lead the country
Party leaders and mega donors seem to have coalesced around Harris. So if it happens it’ll be quick. I sincerely hope he’s actually healthy and this is a managed exit.
God works in mysterious ways. Well, I guess it’s not that mysterious that an 84 year old man who attends a lot of public events got COVID.
Alright, now go to the doctor for a comprehensive exam.
“Well Doc? What’s the verdict?”
“Are you serious? We just talked about this. Do you not remember?”
“Oh… I… I… yeah, I totally remember that… and those things were…”
“Well, first of all, there’s the apparent memory loss. Then, as we just discussed, there’s the obvious dementia, as well.”
“What? Dementia? I’m sharp as a rock, doc. Where did you get that? Show me my chart!”
“Dude, for the last time, there is no chart. I’m not a doctor. This is a Denny’s!”
“H-h-whut?”
“And most people drink coffee out of those mugs, not the complementary maple syrup.”
Update: Wow, a lot of people butthurt on the joke about the mental acuity of an 81 year old! Chillax people. I’d vote for a dead dog if it stood a chance against Trump. Doesn’t mean we take it to Westminister and demand a blue ribbon for how obviously healthy, active and beautiful the dog corpse is. Let’s acknowledge the absurdity of the reality we are in, please.
“And most people drink coffee out of those mugs, not the complementary maple syrup.”
He must be a new waiter at Denny’s.
Nah. Drinking it from the mug is too classy for the average Denny’s clientele. Most drink it straight from the jug. And not waterfall into their mouth style. Mouth on spout style. Enjoy your breakfast.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician, wrote after the president’s physical in February that Mr. Biden is “a healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.”
I mean, I definitely think he should step down, and the white house physician also said Trump was 6’2 200 lbs so…
White House physicians are basically captured medical professionals - they get INSANE access to not just the office, but a lot of the entourage and hangers-on. Yeah you can say no, but it’s a very competitive and prestigious posting that has no shortage of applicants.
O’Connor came back after being Biden’s VP doctor, and has… conflicting interests when it comes to giving medical advice that might make his role redundant
How about the medical condition where your brain is actually soup?
Alien style. From his chest.
