Biden didn't think his debate with Trump mattered - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Biden ripped for ‘totally delusional’ claim about debate that preceded his 2024 exit "

Let's Get Real:

This blog was shocked to hear the former President saying his 2024 debate with President Trump did not matter and that Biden thought that there would be another debate with Trump! The debate performance by Biden was the worse in history, even beating the Carter vs. Ford debate on foreign policy in 1976, President Ford gave the impression that Eastern Europe was not under control of the USSR, that was bad, Biden debate has set the bench mark for bad, and shown Candidates can be changed at short notice.  This blogger has ordered the Biden memoirs, can't wait to read it, should be interesting!

Ceasefire in Lebanon - Update

Noted: Read Dr Jill Bidem Memoirs from the East Wing, the interesting moments come with the trial of Hunter Biden, how the First Lady attended every day, even flying from France, the emotional toll on the family.  The decision to run for re-election, Biden admitted that the President had gotten older, but in her view was still up to the job.  How during the debate with Trump, Jill Biden thought her husband had a stroke.  That the Democrats turned against the President and forced him out.  One gets the impression that Joe Biden forgave these people, not so his wife.  That she was passive when Doctors discovered the President had cancer and it had moved to his bones, some First Ladies would have demanded the heads of the Doctors.  One gets the impression that Dr Biden enjoyed being First lady and was blind to her husband's decline. Would explain why his staff thought he would need a wheelchair in his 2nd term, if re-elected.

Guardian:  Reports in its 1.55pm post the following, " Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire - Reuters " 

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This down to American pressure or Iranian pressure on the Trump Oval.  Trump has done the worst deal possible and is now having to listen Tehran demands.  The Hawks in the US have been critical and commentary has also being critical.  POTUS has shown he is a chicken of the first order.

Former VP Harris might run in 2028

CNN: Reports the following, " I Know what it requires’: Harris on why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028  "

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This not a great idea by the former VP, that what happens when people close to her do not tell her truth, she was  not a great candidate in 2024, and she did not face challengers, VP was given the nomination by Biden, after his disastrous debate performance against Trump.  There is also the issue that women have created their own glass ceiling, they do not want a woman President, never mind men.  AFTER the Mid Terms in November, the 2028 cycle starts.

The Path for VP Harris - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 9.12pm post, " Harris 'the most qualified person' to be Democratic nominee...Kamala Harris has been racking up a decent number of endorsements to run for president - "

Lets Get Real:

The VP has stated the she will have to earn the Democratic nomination, it cannot be taken for granted that ALL of the Democrats who see themselves as President will give up their ambitions for the mob, if VP gets the nomination and wins she could served for 8 years, that is a long time waiting, so the VP has to be careful who she wants as her VP, as she can only have one, the ones she leaves out, might be miffed to say the least.   The Trump Camp already as saying that the VP covered up the problems with President Biden, she will have to think of a careful answer, total denial wont go down well, but showing some distance between herself might not go down well with the Oval. Let's recall LBJ held a tight reign on his VP due to the Vietnam war, what will VP Harris say about Gaza and the Ukraine.  Politics just got fun!!

Hill Top Democrat calls for Biden to QUIT race - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports "  Top Democrat Schiff calls on Biden to 'pass the torch'..Prominent Democrat Adam Schiff - a California congressman running to be the state's next senator - has called on President Joe Biden to "pass the torch" and allow another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump in November.  "

Lets Get Real:

One must postulate that Schiff would have not said the above without the approval of the leaders on the Hill.   This blog had thought with the attempted assassination of Trump that the calls for Biden to step down would go away, it has not, there must be Democrats on the ground and districts who can smell the coffee and know that Biden could be a LOSER, once can see Biden moving to the extreme left by his calls for reform of the Supreme Court, that is a policy point from the liberal Democrats.   One does wonder who does POTUS listen to, his inner circle could be telling him what he wants to HEAR.  If POTUS does lose to Trump, his reputation will go down the toilet, the candidate, the President who allowed Trump to come back to the Oval.   Thus this blog supports Biden, because he could defeat Trump, one does wonder if there are other better candidates out there.

What is the future for POTUS ? - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports on the speech by President Biden at a election rally in Michigan, the 12.57am post is as follows, " Biden: 'Stop treating politics like reality TV'..."It's not a joke. It's time for us to stop treating politics like entertainment and reality TV," says Biden.  "

Lets Get Real:

This shows how out of date POTUS is, the American election process has become part reality show since the 1960 election, JFK was better on  TV than Nixon, thus the Camelot years, even if it was all PR.   It was conformed by the elections since 1980, the candidates good on TV won, Reagan, Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43, Obama, Trump, the exception you can argue was 2020, and Biden was hiding in his Delaware Bunker and the press covered for him, they hated Trump.   This blow does not like Trump but does not hate him, there is a difference.   The 1st Trump and Biden debate was a disaster for Biden, thus 12 days later we are still stalking about it, the process is like Chinese water torture, we watch to see if Biden makes a mistake, he did during the NATO Summit, he called the President of the Ukraine, President Putin and called his own Vice President, VP Trump.  The rally speech was okay, POTUS did mumble a  few times, but he had a teleprompter, he has NBC interview set for Monday, that will be another test, Trump must be laughing his backside off, the Republican Convention starts on Monday, one does hope the Democratic mess comes to end, one way or another!! 

Leading Democrat CALLS for Biden to DROP OUT - 2024 Candidates/General Election 2024

BBC News - Live Blog Reports in its 10.41pm post the following,  " Top Democratic Congressman: 'Biden should end his candidacy...'Adam Smith, a senior House Democrat, has publicly called on Joe Biden to end his candidacy "as soon as possible".  "

Lets Get Real:

This is the latest Democrat to put his head up from the trench, to call for POTUS to go, the Biden Oval has not been quiet, it has send a letter to Democrats in Congress with firm message that the President is staying in the race and has said the same by phoning a TV morning show that he likes.   One does have the feeling has passed, and POTUS will be the Democratic nominee, the Democrats will need to Unite, they must beat Trump, POTUS has stated that Trump is dangerous to the US Democracy, well he will have to watch his step, every mistake will be reported, the media think they have been conned by the Biden Oval, they will want to nail him, so no falling down, no mumbling of speech, the Presidential race has been reset.

Top Democrats want Biden OUIT - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports  "  Senior House Democrats say Biden should step aside during private call...At least four senior House Democrats said President Biden should step aside from the 2024 presidential election during a private phone call Sunday afternoon, sources told The Hill  "

Lets Get Real:

If PTUS will not go, the Democrats can not do anything, they will have to run with him and make sure their Candidates are funded as best can be, if POTUS does go, then it should be quick, VP Harris has the rightful claim to the nomination, she won with Biden in 2020, the rest of the Democrats who want to run with have to keep their ambitions to themselves.  It has to be done in a quick manner, if at all, like 1968 Biden should do it from the Oval, he would gain respect and great press coverage, if he loses in November he will get the blame and history will not be kind to him after Afghanistan mess.  Politics is a ruthless business, leaders in the House and Senate might have to make an intervention to do the dirty deed of deposing Biden.

2ND Democratic Congressman asks POTUS not to run - 2024 Candidates/ 2024 General Election

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports " Second congressional Democrat calls for Biden to step aside....Now a second Democrat in Congress, Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, has done so. "If he’s the candidate, I’m going to support him, but I think that this is an opportunity to look elsewhere," he told the New York Times.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Biden Oval is playing it long, like Clinton did in 1998, the difference is that 51 million saw Biden being senile on stage, no one saw Clinton's affair.  The White House press secretary was doing perfect PR, repeat and repeat the same message, and try to convince millions that they did not see what they saw, a senile President who is not up to that 3am call ( Hillary Clinton advert ), thus so far we have two Democrats in Congress calling on Biden to go, not enough, the Biden or Clinton playbook might work, sorry state for US democracy.   And this blog supports Biden against Trump. Never underestimate Presidential Ego!! 

1st House Democrat calls for Biden to step down - 2024 Candidates/ 2024 General Election

The Hill: Reports " First House Democrat publicly calls on Biden to withdraw from 2024 race...Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) on Tuesday became the first House Democrat to publicly urge President Biden to remove himself from the 2024 race following his poor performance at last week’s debate.  "

Lets Get Real:

The money men are worried about Biden, now it is a member of the House, one does wonder how many he represents, the White House can push Biden out, but with the teleprompter it is no use, POTUS has to take questions from the press, he cannot spend the next few months hiding in the Delaware or White House bunker.   The press think they have been conned by the Biden White House, they want a no holds barred press conference, Biden must be seen to answer questions, hard questions, not, helpful questions from the LIBERAL PRESS, or a tough interview on Fox or even CNN, they wont be that hard on him.  Any press conference or interview has to be live, if he can not handle that then Biden should leave the race.  This blog thinks he will stay, it shows that the nation's security does not matte, its all about Presidential ego and the Democrats are afraid!

Are the Rich donors about to LEAVE POSTUS - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election 2024

Daily Mail: Reports " Key Democrat donors threaten to pull plug if Biden doesn't resign, as furious party insiders reveal 'worst fears' about ailing president have now been confirmed: 'How stupid do they think we are?' "

Lets Get Real:

If the Biden Family and his close advisors wont tell the truth to POTUS then the money men will have to close their wallets, and send the signal, if the Democrats believe that Trump is a MAJOR THREAT TO the US and democracy in general, then Biden has to fall on his sword.  Let's be clear, this blog will support Biden if he carries on, Trump is a threat, but that reason might not be enough for the American voter.   If he does pull the plug, he will hand the nomination over to the fist African American woman to be the nominee, that would be historic.   Those close to Biden say he is a good man, well this is the time to show that he is a great man, falling on his sword.  No Biden statements since the debate have been done without a teleprompter, that is not enough for the Democrats and voters. Biden should follow the example of LBJ in 1968 and pull out of the race.  Time is ticking Mr President.

Will Biden Survive the Week? 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election - Bide Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " Biden appeared onstage with a soft, halting voice and an open-mouthed, staring look. He struggled to finish thoughts at points, and ceded ground on issues like abortion where Democrats have an edge. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog watched the debate drunk, it was best, if you think about it, it was 1960 all over again, charisma over substance, POTUS looked tired and ill, that was the reason that the campaign used after the debate.  The CNN view of the debate above is being kind, what the reporters can not understand is how bad Biden was during the debate but was on form after the debate, that is simple, that is the real Biden when faced with pressure, God help the US and the West, while on the campaign is relaxed with supporters and has a teleprompter.   The Democrats will not replace Biden, he is the Democratic nominee, ALSO it would look like the Democrats were trying to steal the election with a new candidate.   If you had Mrs Obama it might work or Hillary Clinton, it might just work, the stress is might, neither women would want to be in this mess.  Also who would tell POTUS its OVER, no on has the backbone or cares enough about the US, so the US and the West might need to get ready for a 2nd Term for Trump.

North Korea launches Ballistic Missile at Sea - Developing Asia Crisis - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports " North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, South Korea says...South Korea has accused North Korea of firing a suspected ballistic missile towards the North's east coast.  "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that North Korea wants to make  a double impression, the US has sent a Aircraft Carrier to the region for military games with South Korea, and the North wants to make an impression, also there is the Presidential Debate coming up on Friday, they might want to draw the attention of US voters to the crisis developing in Asia.  The US voters should not be shocked if there are other actions by the North Korea, before the US election in November, they might try something during the debate itself, force to the candidates to deal with the issue of North Korea.  Thus far only Donald Trump has visited North Korea, they leaders met on the DMZ, after that the talks become frosty. Thus North Korea might be trying to help Donald Trump.

Russia Threatens US after Crimea Attack - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia blames US for Crimea deaths and vows response.......Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children.  "

Lets Get Real:

This could be a real THREAT from Russia, they might want to play a role in the Debate on Friday in the US.  What better way than to hit a NATO country or close enough to raise Western tensions.   Putin knows that he needs Trump in the White House to STOP the Ukraine WAR, so what better way to undermine POTUS than to place him in a crisis with the Russia.   Thus far he has used the rhetoric of the nuclear reaction when the West does something he does not like.  A convention attack would be different, would Article 5 in come in to force if Russia attacks the Baltic States or Poland.  The Biden Oval and the White House Situation Room should have the CIA AND NSA on guard, just in case, this would be the time to act by Russia.

President Biden to debate former President Trump Twice - 2024 Candidates / 2024 General Election - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in 4.56pm post the following, " Trump accepts invitations for two debates with Biden.....The first, hosted by CNN, is scheduled for 27 June in Atlanta, and the second, hosted by ABC, is set for 10 September at a location that has not been announced yet.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is surprising that either candidates accepted the debates, on the Trump side, he is going in to the mouth of the liberal press, the anchors on CNN can barely contain the expectation that Trump will be found guilty in his Court Case and be sent to prison, on the Biden side the campaign staff must be worried that Biden will say something stupid that they have to walk back.  Also the debates are early and not done through the usual process, what about the Conventions , the election does not normally start in till after Labour Day, September 1st.   Are both sides worried about the polls, is Trump really in the lead in the Swing States, does Biden know something that hi s campaign does not, he does trust the polls.  The rest of the networks  will be up in arms, Fox OR NBC, will winder why they were not given a chance, thus the modern Campaigns.

Biden's State of the Union Speech - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

Lets Get Real:

The first part of the speech was good, bought up FDR in 1941 and Reagan's Speech in Berlin were he called on Mr Gorbachev to Tear down the Berlin Wall.   That was strong, also how he connected that to the War in the Ukraine.   POTUS also attacked former President Trump for his lack of defence of NATO.   The President lost this blog, when he went political on the domestic side, as in abortion, it should be noted that the Gipper called Biden a demagogue  in is diaries, thus one demagogue against a better one as in Trump.  The effective of the speech will be seen in the polls next week, we have months to go.  Then we  have the Presidential Debates, can POTUS work without a autocue.  The fun has started.

Biden LEADS Trump by 4 points - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " Biden holds 4-point lead over Trump in Quinnipiac poll...

In the Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, 49 percent of registered voters said they support Biden, compared to 45 percent who chose Trump.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is good news for POTUS, the report by the Special Prosecutor does not have seem to have hurt him much. The Biden Campaign needs to get the President out there, show the human touch, but tell him not to sue course language when discussing Trump, he his after all the President.  This blog would suggest that the Biden Campaign refuse the debates, one never knows if Biden will have a senior moment, when he freezes.  Let's recall that polls are snapshots of the day they are taken, Biden must make sure his Campaign is up to attack mode, Trump is a lose cannon.  It will be a long election, as Senator Manchin is not running, this blog is back with Biden!!

Conservative Leadership Debate - Talk TV - After Brexit/Boris

Guido Fawkes: Reports in its 6.34pm post the following, " Guido understands from multiple sources that Kate McCann fainted. A TalkTV spokesperson says “There’s been a medical issue, it’s not a security issue and the candidates are okay – if we can get back on air we will.” .....UPDATE: A TalkTV spokesperson has confirmed that Kate is okay, although the debate has been cancelled: “Kate McCann fainted on air tonight and although she is fine, the medical advice was that we shouldn’t continue with the debate. We apologise to our viewers and listeners.”  "

Lets Get Real:

This review of the actual debate will be very short, we were half way through the debate when the moderator as reported above fainted, the Sunak and Truss must have gotten word to tone down the personal attacks, Rishi Sunak on the whole was on better behaved and not so rude to Liz Truss.  The former Chancellor did go on a bit, the Moderator had to tell him to allow the Foreign Secretary to come in to the discussion.  The Foreign Secretary was calm, but the picture showed that she didn't agree with the former Chancellor.  Sunak it seems was not happy that he was not allowed to attack, he looked like a political eunuch.   As a former ELITE Banker, it looked like that he knew he was toast, there was not so much over speaking over the Liz and the Moderator.   Thus a verdict has to be short, a draw, even if Sunak knows the Crown will not be his this time.  One sends one's best wishes to the Moderator.  This debate will go down in UK and even US political history, due to the above events.  The only debate that comes to mind is the 1976 Presidential debate when President Ford was debating then Governor Carter, the sound went off while the candidates debated. 

2nd Round of the Conservative Leadership Contest - After Brexit/Boris

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.02pm post the following, " Rishi Sunak - 101 votes,Penny Mordaunt - 83 votes,Liz Truss - 64 votes,Kemi Badenoch - 49 votes,Tom Tugendhat - 32 votes,  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus far the Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss is under preforming, thus the blog could be WRONG, it might be Sunak AND Mordaunt, this reason this blog does not think that it would happen this way is the FACT that the right of the party has split its vote. The present Attorney General is out, and one can presume ( always very dangerous when discussing Conservative Leadership contest, ) that the supporters of Suella Braverman will go for Liz Truss, what Kemi is still doing in the race is a mystery, let's be honest Kemi might be famous in her own house but in till last week no one knew who the hell she was.  The Monday round will be interesting, it can be postulated that either Kemi or Tom are on the way out, one would assume Tom, thus his votes might go to Sunak or to PM.  When Kemi is finally out, one would guess her supporters would go to Truss.   Thus the original prediction of this blog might stand, its gets difficult when you cannot tell the wood from the trees, there is a debate tomorrow on the TV, that might change things again, it is going to be a long summer, if it is Sunak and PM ( good initials for a future PM ) are the final two, it has been suggested by various polls of Conservative members will go for PM.  PM is a ONE NATION CONSERVATIVE AND a  Conviction  BREXIT SUPPORTER, this might go down well with the Party, Sunak is seen as having stabbed PM Boris in the back.  A lot can happen over the Summer. 

The POLLS before the Debate today - GE1 - General Election 2019

Guido Fawkes: Reports in its 5.33pm post the following polls, " ICMResearch: CON: 42% (+3) LAB: 32% (+1) LDEM: 13% (-2) BREX: 5% (-3)...Survation: CON: 42% (+7) LAB: 28% (-1) LDEM: 13% (-4) BREX: 5% (-5) "

Lets Get Real:

These are good news for the Conservatives, they are on 42% in both polls, while not so good for Labour, they are between 28% and 32% in the polls.   The Brexit Party has been hit hard by the decision not to stand in 317 Conservative Seats, while the Liberal Democrats are stalled at 13% in both polls.  The Liberal Democrats and their stand to revoke Brexit is not working with the UK voter, what will they do when the UK leaves the EU, campaign to rejoin, that would be political death for them.   The polls will be interesting after the debates between PM Boris and Jeremy Corbyn, will of the candidats stumble, will they be caught out by a question.  The fun starts later today.