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Elite Panic and Democrat Fears: Biden's Cognitive Decline and Trump's Rising Chances

At the elite tech conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, discussions shifted from deals to concerns over President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, with insiders predicting a victory for Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

The atmosphere among Democrats is described as grim, with fears that Biden's ability to retain the White House is waning, especially after an assassination attempt on Trump. CNN's John King highlighted that the numbers are getting worse for Biden, suggesting Trump could be on track for a significant electoral win.

This shift in focus reflects deep anxieties within the Democratic Party and among its supporters about the upcoming presidential race.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can a president's cognitive decline impact your trust in their ability to lead, and why or why not?

 @9R339BP from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

absolutely, if he cant think straight, why should he be allowed to be in charge of the most powerful military in the world.

 @9R2ZWVL from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and anyone who says no to this should not vote or have kids.

 @9R37ZDJ from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

If he's been leading so far, he should be fine. The VP can support when he can't.

 @9R36LLVIndependent  from Oklahoma  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, because how can a president lead a country when they can’t lead themselves and how they function mentally and physically.

 @ZealousDotterelProgressive from California  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, focusing solely on Biden's cognitive state feels like a distraction from the real issues at hand. We should be rallying around the progressive policies that the Democratic Party stands for, rather than getting caught up in fearmongering about Trump's potential comeback.

 @JurisdictionTigerLibertarian from Arizona  commented…2yrs2Y

It's quite telling that the concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities are finally breaking into mainstream discussions, revealing a deep-seated fear within the Democratic elite about the upcoming election. The notion that Trump's chances are rising isn't just a reflection of Biden's perceived weaknesses, but a commentary on the dissatisfaction with the current state of politics on both sides.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about the media focusing on a candidate's physical or mental health, rather than their policies or political record?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the possibility of a candidate you dislike winning the election affect your feelings about voting?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

DEMOCRAT DOOM: Insiders Warn ‘Vibe is Grim’ for Joe Biden As He Battles Trump For White House

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Democrats fear President Joe Biden’s ability to retain the White House has diminished further following the weekend assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along most of US coastline

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Michigan Showdown: Rashida Tlaib Snubs Kamala Harris as Gaza Crisis Roils Arab American Voters

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who spoke at a United Auto Workers rally in Detroit Friday night, declined to endorse Kamala Harris just four days out from Election Day, according to The Detroit News.The Democratic lawmaker encouraged union members to vote but kept her speech focused on down-ballot races. Tlaib, who is Palestinian American, is the only member of the Squad to withhold her support for Harris and has been vocal in her criticism of the Biden administration’s Israel policy.The war in Gaza has remained a top issue in battleground Michigan, where more than 100,000 voters cast their ballots for “uncommitted” in the state’s primary earlier this year, spurring concerns about the Democratic presidential candidate’s chances in the state. Harris has continued to face protests on the trail, as demonstrators call for her to break with President Joe Biden and support an arms embargo on Israel.The Uncommitted National Movement, confounded by Layla Elabed, Tlaib’s sister, announced in September that it wouldn’t endorse Harris while saying it opposed Donald Trump.Harris has been endorsed by several other leaders in the Arab American and Muslim community, and aides have met privately with leaders across battleground states in recent months. The vice president met briefly with a group of Arab American and Muslim leaders last month in Flint, Michigan, to discuss their concerns about Gaza and civilian casualties in Lebanon.

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