Hello everyone! Let’s dive into some surprising developments from the Democratic National Convention that have left many scratching their heads.
Now, picture this: President Joe Biden, the very person who’s supposed to be the star of the show, gets bumped out of the coveted primetime slot during the convention. Yes, you heard that right! The man who is supposedly running our country is now being pushed out of the spotlight, and folks, it’s causing quite a stir.
You see, primetime—those golden hours between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST—is when most people tune in, and that’s exactly when you want your key speakers to address the nation. But instead of giving President Biden the stage at this critical time, the Democratic Party scheduled his speech for much later. And when we say later, we mean midnight. Now, that’s pretty late for most folks, and it raises the question: why would the party sideline their own president like this?
The reaction has been intense, to say the least. Political analysts and journalists alike have voiced their concerns, calling this move everything from “a serious slight” to outright “malpractice.” ABC News political analyst Jeff Greenfield didn’t mince words when he pointed out that bumping Biden from primetime was bound to be the biggest story of the night. And he wasn’t alone in his shock.
Former CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller took to social media to express his disbelief, noting how they not only took the nomination away from Biden but also booted him out of the most-watched hours of the night. Imagine that—after all the hard work during the primaries, being pushed aside in such a public way.
Time reporter Charlotte Alter chimed in as well, calling it a huge mistake, while political consultant Ron Fournier labeled the move as malpractice. That’s a pretty strong word, folks, and it tells you just how serious some people are taking this.
Even within Biden’s own camp, there’s frustration. One of his longtime aides shared with Axios just how awful this situation is, emphasizing how Biden essentially set up the campaign and handed it over to the party, only to be sidelined. Can you imagine the frustration and sense of betrayal there?
They were hiding and covering for Joe again. Here is a sample of his speech that was past midnight. What do you think?
NEW: President Biden has arguably one of his worst speeches to date, lies and slurs his way through the entire speech.
Recap:
1. Biden says women are without electrical [power?]
2. Biden says border crossings are down under his administration compared to Trump (??)
3. Biden… pic.twitter.com/WPlE1Do3yU
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 20, 2024
Here’s another:
Biden fails 4 times in a row trying to complete a sentence pic.twitter.com/1UOePcq2ne
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) August 20, 2024
And it’s not just Democrats who are talking. Republican strategists like John Ashbrook and Trump campaign officials are weighing in, too, suggesting that the DNC’s decision might be part of a larger strategy to cover up concerns about Biden’s capabilities. Now, whether that’s true or just political spin is up for debate, but the fact that it’s being discussed so widely shows just how controversial this move has been.
They actually took the sitting 81-yr-old POTUS who they know has said publicly he can’t do events past 8p and let him stew in the green room for hours and hours at the convention that was supposed to be his so a bunch of D-listers could play star. Honestly this is just mean.
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) August 20, 2024
This unexpected turn of events has left many wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes. Why push the President of the United States out of the spotlight at such a critical moment? That’s the big question, and as the convention continues, all eyes will be on the Democrats to see how they navigate this tricky situation.
