Politico’s analysis of the first presidential debate of the 2024 election suggests that Democrats are “panicking” over President Biden’s performance. Democratic operatives and activists described Biden as “toast,” saying that it was “time for an open convention.” Concerns were also raised about Biden’s health, with reports that he had a cold which may have contributed to his hoarse voice and confused tone in answering questions.Politico’s analysis of the first presidential debate of the 2024 election suggests that Democrats are “panicking” over President Biden’s performance. Democratic operatives and activists described Biden as “toast,” saying that it was “time for an open convention.” Concerns were also raised about Biden’s health, with reports that he had a cold which may have contributed to his hoarse voice and confused tone in answering questions.
Politico is using the term “panicking” to describe how Democrats are reacting to President Biden’s debate performances on Thursday night. That seems to be a near-universal opinion when we look at the analysis of the first presidential debate of the 2024 election:
- “Toast.” Politico texted Democratic operatives and activists during the debate, and one — the co-chair of Martin O’Malley’s 2016 presidential campaign in New Hampshire — said, “Biden is toast — and calling it now.” Another said, “Time for an open convention.”
- Biden’s health: At least two Democrats familiar with Biden’s condition say the president has a cold. That would explain his hoarse voice and perhaps the confused tone in some of his answers.
