Exacerbating the situation for the Democrats is Biden's selfish and irrational decision to stay in the race. No doubt he is acting upon the advice of First Lady Jill Biden and son Hunter Biden, each of whom thrives on the power his presidency provides them.
It is clear that, regardless of whether Biden decides to step aside for a more youthful candidate, the Democratic Party will continue running on the canard that Trump poses the greatest existential threat to America's democracy.
While France is usually the director of political drama in Africa, back home it seems they've misplaced the script! Meanwhile, across the Mediterranean, Africans and the rest of the world are enjoying the show of French politics like it's their favourite soap opera.
President Biden's performance during the CNN debate raised questions about whether it was an isolated incident or indicative of a broader decline due to age. Critics argue that such performances could signal worsening cognitive abilities, casting doubt on his capability to effectively lead the nation through another term.
A massive fraud was exposed on Thursday night that should concern every American. The Democrats foisted a president on us who was showing early signs of cognitive decline on the day he launched his campaign in April 2019. Five years later, his condition has become glaring. And still, they have tried mightily to conceal it from the public.
To win one of the 577 seats in the National Assembly in the first round, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the ballots cast and represent at least 25% of registered voters. The high turnout resulted in 80 candidates winning in the first round.