Former President Barack Obama has expressed deep concerns about President Joe Biden's path to re-election following a shaky debate performance against Donald Trump. Obama's private comments reveal a harsher assessment than his public statements, indicating the tough road ahead for Biden.
Obama has been a steadfast supporter of Biden, offering his guidance and appearing at multiple fundraisers to bolster the campaign. Despite the panic among Democrats, Obama remains committed to aiding Biden, leveraging their shared history and Obama's influence.
Biden's debate performance raised questions about his health and cognitive abilities, with Trump challenging him to take a cognitive test. This has intensified scrutiny over Biden's capacity to govern for another term, adding to the campaign's challenges.
Cognitive tests like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) have been a point of contention in past elections. These tests evaluate memory, attention, and other intellectual abilities. Trump previously took the MoCA and boasted about his perfect score, though experts noted that such scores are not uncommon among individuals without cognitive impairments.
- In recent months, Obama has been vocal about the difficulties Biden faces, emphasizing the strength of Trump's loyal base and the polarized political climate. During private lunches with Biden, Obama has outlined strategies to strengthen the campaign, including appointing senior-level decision-makers.
- The debate performance has heightened concerns within the Democratic Party, with some calling for Biden to withdraw from the race. However, Obama has not supported these calls, instead focusing on how he can assist Biden.
- The scrutiny over Biden's cognitive health has been a recurring theme. Cognitive tests, often used for aging individuals or those with brain trauma, involve various mental exercises to assess intellectual functions. Trump's challenge for Biden to take such a test has added fuel to the debate over their respective mental acuity.
