Democrats in Self-Reflection: “We Should Never Have Backed Biden”

A fresh wave of internal criticism is sweeping through the Democratic Party, as several prominent voices now openly admit that supporting Joe Biden’s re-election campaign was a strategic mistake.

The criticism has intensified following the release of the book “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. The book accuses the president’s inner circle of covering up serious signs of physical and mental decline.

From Defense to Regret

Among those now showing public self-reflection is Representative Ro Khanna of California. “It’s now painfully obvious that he shouldn’t have run,” he stated, after previously being a strong defender of Biden, according to the Washington Post.

Likewise, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear believes the party would have been in a better position if Biden had stepped aside earlier: “In hindsight, an earlier withdrawal would have given other candidates more time.”

It marks a significant shift in tone from what was nearly unanimous support before the election.

The book describes incidents in which Biden allegedly failed to recognize longtime acquaintances like George Clooney, and reports of staff discussions about potentially using a wheelchair. These revelations follow previously raised concerns, including those highlighted in Special Counsel Robert K. Hur’s 2024 report, which pointed to the president’s memory as a potential legal issue.

An Unfinished Legacy

Despite stepping down four months ago, Biden continues to participate in the public debate through interviews and sharp critiques of Donald Trump’s policies.

However, according to some Democrats, his continued defense and public appearances risk reopening old wounds and fueling Trump’s attacks.

As the party looks ahead to the 2026 midterms, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the legacy of Biden’s campaign and his decision to run will be a central issue—one that no aspiring 2028 candidate will be able to ignore.

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