In the latest Rasmussen poll, 52% of Americans doubt Biden’s capacity to complete his current term, voicing their preference that he step down now, despite the looming prospect of Kamala Harris ascending to the presidency. Americans find themselves in a dire predicament: endure the remaining months with a president whose grasp on reality and governance is evidently deteriorating, or face the chilling prospect of Kamala Harris in the Oval Office. Both scenarios present a grim forecast.
Such a scenario presents a perilous catch-22. If Biden resigns, we face the immediate consequence of President Kamala Harris—an outcome that may inadvertently boost her prospects if she seeks re-election in her own right. This could grant her an undue advantage, as incumbency often sways voters, despite her lackluster performance as Vice President.
The poll also asked respondents how they believe Biden will be remembered: a shocking 29% forecast his legacy as “the worst president ever,” with another 21% marking his tenure as merely bad. This means that a majority views his presidency as one of the most dismal in American history. Such a statement would not be incorrect.
All this unfolds while Biden’s team, perhaps detached from the stark reality voters live in, continues to manage his social media presence as if unaware of the public’s growing ire. They haven’t even provided a clear rationale for Biden’s decision to drop out of the race—sidestepping questions about his health and further alienating an electorate already frustrated with his administration’s handling of crucial issues.
This situation encapsulates the broader problem: whoever takes the helm, be it Biden or Harris, Americans feel they’re in a losing battle. Biden’s potential early exit and Harris’s possible incumbency under these circumstances do not offer a promising resolution for the many urgent challenges facing our nation. Instead, it subjects Americans to the ongoing consequences of an administration that has consistently made life more challenging, costlier, and less free.
