Biden Chickens Out Of Debate
Biden knows he will get humilated.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed speculation surrounding President Joe Biden’s potential participation in general election debates against former President Donald Trump. During an exclusive interview with Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent, Harris remained non-committal on whether Biden would engage in such debates. Similarly, she declined to provide a firm commitment regarding her own participation in a vice presidential debate.
In her remarks, Harris conveyed that discussions about Biden debating Trump hadn’t yet occurred between her and the President. However, she painted a vivid picture of what such a debate might entail, describing it as a “split screen” scenario, highlighting the stark contrast between the two figures.
“On one side of that split screen, you have Joe Biden—a leader known for his competence, principles, and numerous accomplishments, surpassing the expectations of many presidents in key areas such as infrastructure, climate action, and healthcare,” remarked Harris. “On the other side, you have the former president, who has a troubling history of praising dictators, openly expressing authoritarian aspirations, and advocating for the weaponization of the Department of Justice against political adversaries. He boasts about appointing Supreme Court justices who pose threats to women’s reproductive rights, among other issues.”
Harris emphasized the significance of this split-screen dynamic, hinting that a decision regarding Biden’s participation in debates would be forthcoming.
However, when pressed about her own involvement in potential vice presidential debates against the as-yet-undetermined Republican nominee, Harris steered the conversation toward the recent State of the Union address and the achievements of the Biden administration, sidestepping the question for the moment.
Trump’s willingness to engage in debates with Biden was reiterated on several occasions, with the former president stating his readiness to participate “anytime, anywhere, anyplace.” However, the landscape of presidential debates underwent a shift in 2022 when the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced its withdrawal from debates organized by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, opting instead for events sanctioned exclusively by the Republican Party.
Trump’s dissatisfaction with the Commission on Presidential Debates stemmed from allegations of corruption, including claims that his microphone was deliberately turned off during a 2016 debate. Tensions escalated during the 2020 campaign when the commission introduced a policy to mute microphones while the opposing candidate was speaking, further exacerbating Trump’s grievances.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the format and participants of future debates, the American public remains keenly interested in witnessing potential showdowns between political rivals, underscoring the enduring significance of these high-stakes events in shaping the political landscape.
