Scorned Biden believes he could’ve beaten Trump if Dems didn’t push him out

According to a recent report, Biden thinks his campaign could have succeeded if he hadn't been pushed out of the race by his own party.

Earlier this year, Biden was replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. The decision followed a series of poor performances, including a debate where Biden struggled against Trump. As a result, his polling numbers dropped, and many around him began losing confidence in his ability to win.

Biden’s campaign didn’t seem as strong compared to the energy and fresh perspective that Harris brought to the table. With just a few months left before the election, Harris took over the leadership role, hoping to energize the nation and win the race for the Democrats.

Despite Harris’s best efforts, Donald Trump surged ahead in the election and eventually won. Biden, now reflecting on the outcome, feels frustrated. According to anonymous sources who spoke to The Washington Post, Biden believes that he could have done better than Harris in a head-to-head competition with Trump. He thinks he could have successfully delivered his vision of democracy and secured a win.

Even though Biden has not publicly criticized Harris or her campaign, those close to him say he feels he should have remained in the race. Biden reportedly believes that his message of democracy and tradition could have resonated with the American people if given the chance.

Some political figures agree with Biden's view. Matt Gaetz, a former representative and ally of Trump, also expressed his opinion that Biden might have done better than Harris. He mentioned on social media that voters did not trust Harris, calling her "phony." Gaetz’s comment seemed to support the idea that Biden’s experience and leadership could have been more successful.

While Biden has been careful not to place blame on Harris, it’s clear he’s not happy with how things turned out. He has privately admitted that some of his decisions during his presidency may have hurt his chances. 

For example, Biden regrets choosing Merrick Garland as his attorney general. Garland was criticized for not moving fast enough to prosecute Trump and others involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. Many believe that if Garland had acted sooner, it could have damaged Trump’s campaign and helped Biden win a second term.

Biden has also acknowledged that he did not always align his message with what the American people were most concerned about. While he focused on defending democracy, many voters were more interested in hearing about how he planned to improve the economy. Biden’s message about restoring traditional democracy did not seem to connect with enough voters, who were struggling with issues like rising prices and unemployment.

Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, explained that Biden’s approach was focused on long-term goals, while the political cycle moves much faster. He noted that the president’s vision of rebuilding democracy was important but did not resonate with voters who were more worried about their immediate economic future.

This shift in focus may have cost Biden the support he needed. People wanted clear plans for their day-to-day lives, and Biden’s emphasis on democracy may have been seen as too distant from their struggles.

As for the future, Biden remains cautious but still optimistic about his accomplishments and legacy. He has yet to comment directly on his regrets or feelings about the 2024 election, but it’s clear that he’s thinking about what went wrong. His time as president wasn’t easy, and the challenges faced in the election may continue to shape how he views his role in American politics moving forward.

In the end, the 2024 election was a difficult one for Democrats. Kamala Harris stepped up when Biden faltered, but many still wonder how the race would have turned out if Biden had remained the candidate. His reflection on the election will likely influence the way Democrats approach future campaigns and leadership decisions.

While the Biden administration has not commented on these reports, the internal struggle within the Democratic Party is clear. As the political landscape continues to shift, it remains to be seen whether Biden’s regrets will have any long-lasting impact on the future of American politics.