Biden’s Decline and the Democrats’ Fa..tal Failure to Face the Truth

The release of the new book Original Sin by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson has brought to light a staggering reality that should alarm Democrats, independents, and anyone hoping for a viable alternative to Trump’s GOP in the 2024 elections.

The book lays out how former President Joe Biden’s top aides, advisers, and media contacts were deeply involved in a deliberate cover-up of his cognitive decline and unsuitability for a second term.

If the revelations within the book are even half true, they offer a chilling insight into why the Democratic Party is on the verge of collapse and why it faces an uphill battle in the next election.

Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again poses a question with far-reaching implications: why did top Democrats choose to ignore reality and push for a second term for a man whose fitness for office was increasingly in doubt?

The answer to that question, while complex, can be distilled into one simple but profound truth: Democrats have allowed their sense of virtue to cloud their ability to acknowledge reality as it actually is, rather than as they would like it to be.

Biden in 2024 is a far cry from the man he was in 2016 or even 2020. Yet, despite this obvious fact, many Democrats chose to continue portraying him as the same candidate who could take on the challenges of the presidency.

They insisted on ignoring the mounting signs of decline, from his stumbling speeches to his increasingly erratic behavior. The party’s refusal to entertain the possibility of replacing Biden in a competitive primary has ultimately led them to a situation where they are stuck with a candidate who is increasingly unfit for office—and they have no one else to blame but themselves.

But this is just one part of a much larger issue. The Democrats’ failure to face uncomfortable truths extends far beyond Biden’s physical and cognitive decline.

It runs deeper into the core of the party’s ideology, where inconvenient facts are often swept under the rug to preserve a narrative that fits the party’s preferred view of the world.

For instance, many Democrats still cling to the false notion that Michael Brown had his hands up when he was shot by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri.

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, this narrative continues to be pushed by key figures in the Democratic Party, particularly those who are beholden to progressive ideologies that prioritize racial justice above all else.

Similarly, the Democrats have been resistant to acknowledging the origins of the coronavirus, dismissing the possibility that it could have emerged from a lab in China.

Instead, they parroted the "trust the science" mantra while ignoring questions from those who dared to challenge the official narrative. This unwillingness to engage with differing perspectives led to disastrous policy decisions, such as the extended school closures that harmed children’s education and disproportionately impacted lower-income and minority students.

The party’s commitment to ideological purity has also resulted in policies that have undermined societal cohesion. Democrats continue to champion progressive social programs that advocate for the eradication of traditional masculinity and the normalization of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.

While these issues may seem trivial to the party’s intellectual elite, they have had real-world consequences for many Americans. The insistence on these policies has alienated large swaths of the population, particularly women and LGBTQ+ individuals, who now find themselves in a situation where their voices are drowned out by the forces of progressive orthodoxy.

The Democrats’ failure to acknowledge biological facts about sex differences and the realities of human psychology has created a cultural backlash, with many Americans feeling that their values and experiences are being dismissed by the left.

These policies, which were originally promoted as a means of advancing social justice, have now become a source of division and resentment. The more Democrats push their progressive agenda without acknowledging the concerns of ordinary people, the more they risk alienating the very voters they need to win elections.

This is not to say that the Republicans are without their own faults, of course. The GOP has a long history of exploiting divisive issues for political gain.

But the difference between the two parties is clear: while Republicans may overstate the truths that they choose to acknowledge, at least they are willing to engage with reality as it is.

Democrats, on the other hand, seem determined to ignore or rewrite reality to fit their narrative, which has led them into a state of denial about the true state of their party and its prospects for the future.

This denial has manifested itself in the Democrats' refusal to engage with the idea of a competitive primary to replace Biden. Instead, they have allowed Biden’s political allies to perpetuate the myth that he is the only viable candidate, even as his health and mental acuity continue to decline.

By refusing to confront this reality, the Democratic Party has boxed itself into a corner, leaving no room for fresh ideas or new leadership. The result is a party that is not only out of touch with the American people but also with the fundamental truths about its own viability.

The party’s refusal to face reality has also had profound consequences for the nation as a whole. The failure to confront the excesses of movements like Black Lives Matter and the ideological challenges posed by the left’s social justice agenda has led to a breakdown in public safety and rising racial tensions.

The Democrats’ unwillingness to hold these movements accountable has left the country in a situation where calls for racial justice have become synonymous with anti-police rhetoric and policies that undermine law enforcement.

The Democrats’ continued denial of the impact of these movements has also led to an erosion of support from key demographic groups, particularly working-class Americans and moderates.

By focusing on divisive identity politics and prioritizing the concerns of the progressive elite, the Democratic Party has alienated voters who once saw it as the party of the working class.

As a result, the party has failed to address the real issues facing everyday Americans, including economic instability, rising crime, and the erosion of trust in institutions.

The Democrats’ collapse is self-inflicted. They have allowed their ideological purity to drive away the very voters they need to win elections. By refusing to acknowledge the inconvenient truths about their policies, their leadership, and the state of the country, they have left themselves open to a reactionary backlash that could lead to another Trump victory in 2024.

The party’s continued denial of reality, especially in the face of mounting evidence to the contrary, has made it impossible for them to regain the trust of the American people.

In contrast, the Republican Party, while far from perfect, has at least acknowledged the realities that the Democrats have chosen to ignore. Republicans have recognized the need for stronger border security, lower taxes, and a government that operates within its means.

While they may overstate certain issues, at least they are not afraid to engage with the truth, even when it is uncomfortable or inconvenient. This willingness to confront reality is one of the reasons why the GOP has been able to maintain a strong base of support, despite its own internal divisions.

The release of Tapper and Thompson’s book should serve as a wake-up call for Democrats. It highlights the dangers of denying reality and the consequences of failing to address the issues that are alienating the party from the American people.

If the Democrats ever hope to rebuild and offer a genuine alternative to Trump’s GOP, they must learn to confront the truth, no matter how unpalatable it may be.

Only by acknowledging the real problems facing the country and their own party will they be able to regain the trust of voters and chart a path forward.

Until then, the Democrats’ delusions will continue to lead them down a path of decline, leaving the door wide open for Trump and the Republicans to seize power once again.

The truth, no matter how inconvenient, will out, and it would be a shame if the most fundamental reality of all—America’s need for competent leadership—continued to favor today’s often incompetent Republican Party.