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It’s quite the folly to think anyone can predict what will dominate the discourse in the 2028 election—especially when we’re still more than three years away. Yet, here we are, watching corporate media attempt to fabricate the leading issue for the Democratic presidential primary before any candidates are even officially declared.
While the Democratic Party itself remains uncertain about its lineup, the media has unilaterally decided that Joe Biden will serve as a “litmus test” for any prospective candidates in 2028.
As reported by Politico:
Some Democrats worry that Joe Biden’s performance may have jeopardized the party’s chances in 2024, and their reluctance to confront this fact could hinder their prospects in 2028.
As the party grapples with assessments of the former president’s cognitive abilities, potential candidates have largely evaded inquiries about his tenure and whether they should have urged him to withdraw from the race sooner.
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The challenge for Democrats is that Biden’s political fallout continues to grow. It’s not merely the unflattering revelations surfacing from an upcoming tell-all book; rather, many Democrats eyeing 2028 had previously championed him and now must justify their support.
While Donald Trump wreaks havoc in various realms daily, the media insists that Democratic candidates must grapple with the Biden question.
The prevailing narrative in legacy media suggests that “Democrats must rebuild voter trust.” However, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) pointed out on CNN, Democrats have consistently won special elections since Trump took office, suggesting that voter trust is not as dire as the media claims.
Despite the incessant media questioning about Biden, some Democrats, like Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), have pushed back, accusing journalists of being stuck in the past.
Interestingly, Trump has become something of a ratings black hole; he doesn’t attract the viewership that media outlets had anticipated when they amplified his campaign, leading to a concerted effort to manufacture a Biden scandal instead.
Jake Tapper’s forthcoming book may fly off the shelves initially but is likely to end up in the discount bin by the end of summer—a fate all too common for such transient political publications.
Ultimately, Democratic primary voters are unlikely to be swayed by Biden. By 2028, they will be more focused on identifying the best candidate to reclaim the White House for the party.
In the grand scheme of things, Joe Biden’s relevance will likely diminish as we approach 2025 and become almost nonexistent by 2028.
In questioning Democrats about Biden, the media is not so much exposing the party as revealing its own complicity in the Trump era—a reflection of its willingness to dwell on bygone figures rather than address current realities.
What are your thoughts? Will Biden play a significant role for Democratic primary voters in 2028? We invite you to share your opinions in the comments below.
