Whoopi Goldberg criticized fellow Democrats during a broadcast of “The View” on Wednesday, saying the party should have handled concerns over Joe Biden’s decline privately rather than making them public during the 2024 election cycle.

Goldberg’s comments came during a discussion of Kamala Harris’ newly released book.

“If the Democrats had kept their mouths shut and looked like, hold on, hear what I’m saying, if they had kept their mouths shut and took care of this in-house, as opposed to making it a public spectacle, I think people would have had a better feel about it,” Goldberg said.

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Her remarks suggested that Democrats might have fared better in the 2024 election had questions about Biden’s age and capacity been addressed differently.

Biden, who was in office at the time, faced growing concerns about his ability to serve another term.

Goldberg’s statement drew responses from her co-hosts, who offered differing perspectives on the matter.

Joy Behar argued that sexism played a role in the outcome, saying the country would “never elect a woman.”

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Alyssa Farah Griffin disagreed with Goldberg, countering that voters needed to be able to express concerns during the process.

“I don’t believe the political parties should have a say in who is a nominee and who is elected,” Griffin said.

“There’s no primary when there is a sitting president. And 75% of voters said they thought that Biden may be fine when in office, but was too old for another term. That’s voters’ only way to say ‘I have an issue.’”

Sunny Hostin took a different stance, aligning more closely with Harris’ argument from her book that the stakes were too high regarding Biden’s decision to seek reelection.

The exchange highlighted divisions among Democrats and their allies over the handling of Biden’s candidacy in 2024.

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Biden faced internal and external pressure during the election as questions over his age and performance became central issues.

Harris’ new book has added to the ongoing debate within the party, as leaders and commentators continue to evaluate the decisions leading up to the 2024 loss.

The book’s release comes amid a series of public reflections by top Democratic figures about what went wrong during the election and how the party should move forward.

The conversation on “The View” is part of a broader trend of post-election assessments that have taken place across political media since November.

Multiple Democratic officials and commentators have spoken publicly about their views on the campaign’s challenges, disagreements within the party, and the public’s perception of its leading candidates.

The differing opinions from Goldberg, Behar, Griffin, and Hostin underscore the ongoing debate inside the Democratic Party about messaging, leadership, and how to address voter concerns heading into the next election cycle.

As Democrats continue their internal discussions, the role of Biden’s decision to run again, Harris’ candidacy, and the broader challenges faced by the party remain central to conversations in Washington and beyond.

The debate is expected to remain a recurring topic as the party begins positioning itself for the 2028 election.

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