**Joe Biden’s recent stumble fuels concerns over his future health and prompts calls for a contested Democratic primary in 2024.**
President Joe Biden’s most recent tumble, this time on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony, has led to a surge of concern on the left. Many liberals are questioning his ability to withstand the rigorous demands of the presidency, especially considering the possibility of a difficult election in 2024. This incident has generated calls among liberals for a fair and contested Democratic presidential primary in 2024.
The video of Biden’s fall went viral, showing him in a suit and baseball cap, dropping to the ground and needing assistance from three people to regain his footing. The White House has attributed the incident to a sandbag left on stage. However, this fresh episode has only added more fuel to pre-existing concerns about his age and fitness for the role of commander-in-chief.
Notable figures such as Alex Thompson, an Axios journalist, have reported on private accounts of apprehension among top Democrats regarding Biden’s past missteps. Similarly, the former CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, expressed his support for opening Democratic primaries and debates. Influential progressive commentators such as Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, and Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, have also chimed in and criticized the mainstream media for not paying enough attention to Biden’s primary opponents.
As President Biden ages, it’s inevitable that concerns about his physical and cognitive health will grow. Today’s America is not just politically divided but also facing several complex challenges, both internally and internationally. It begs the question of whether it’s time for the Democratic party to seriously consider the risks associated with an older candidate and ensure a fair and open primary for the 2024 elections.
**By ignoring the growing concerns about President Biden’s health, the Democratic party risks jeopardizing its chances in 2024. A fair and contested primary is needed to ensure the best candidate represents the party in the upcoming elections.**
