Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy shared some candid thoughts on Joe Biden’s political future in an appearance on Fox News Friday night. The segment kicked off with guest host Kayleigh McEnany highlighting Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s efforts to push Biden out of the 2024 reelection bid after the first presidential debate. Kennedy expressed skepticism about the impact of Biden’s pre-recorded interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, indicating uncertainty about its effectiveness at this stage.
When asked about the effort from Sen. Mark Warner to replace him on the ticket, Biden says “Mark is a good man….he also tried to get the nomination too”
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Making no bones about it, Kennedy remarked, “I’m not sure, Kayleigh, that interviews like the president gave tonight matter much at this juncture. You can’t make this cat walk backwards… People saw what they saw in that 90-minute debate, and I think most of them think that it’s only a matter of time before President Biden stumbles again because they understand that old age doesn’t get better. It gets worse.”
Expanding on his assessment, Kennedy expressed, “Fairly or unfairly, I think most Americans have made up their minds,” sharing his view that many people have concluded that Biden is showing signs of aging and possible neurological issues. He didn’t mince words in criticizing the White House and the media for what he sees as a cover-up. His quip? The cover-up has been “toxic,” without sugar-coating it.
Addressing Biden’s prospects, Kennedy pulled no punches as he stated, “I think President Biden, politically, is as dead as fried chicken. He can now quit, he can be replaced — let me just finish my thought — or he can run and lose.” And to drive the point home, he referenced the stark reality of a presidential campaign slogan that jests, “‘I’m only senile some of the time,’ as one commentator pointed out today.”
Agreeing with Kennedy’s assessment, McEnany questioned the advice reaching Biden and pondered whether his advisors might be shielding him from the harsh truth. She pointed out Biden’s denial of his declining poll numbers during his interview with Stephanopoulos and queried if his team is merely “telling him what he wants to hear.”
Kennedy, not one to mince words, cautioned against seeking solace or wisdom in Washington, cheekily remarking, “You shouldn’t look to Washington, D.C. for wisdom or comfort at this difficult time. As you know, most people in Washington, D.C. will unplug your life support in order to charge their cellphone.” Emphasizing his focus on the American people’s sentiments, Kennedy highlighted his interest in their perspectives.
In closing, Kennedy emphasized the sincerity of his remarks, stating that it’s “a difficult time,” expressing concern for the voters who witnessed the debate and their apprehensions about the current state of affairs.