Axelrod Drops the Hammer After Biden’s Alleged ‘P***k’ Insult: ‘I Remember Hillary Doing That, Too’
Former Obama Adviser Fires Back at Biden’s Insult: “I Remember Hillary Doing That, Too”
If former Barack Obama adviser David Axelrod is angry at reportedly being called a “p***k” by President Joe Biden, he certainly doesn’t appear to be responding with any anger.
He is, however, responding with a blunt assessment of the incumbent president’s re-election bid — and that might sting Biden more than any barrage of insults could actually do.
To wit, Biden allegedly called Axelrod a “p***k” after the former Obama campaign mastermind began openly doubting his re-election bid, according to a scathing Politico Magazine report.
Axelrod’s critiques have been harsh, at least by Democrat operative standards, but rooted in fairness.
That made no matter to the notoriously temperamental Biden, who reportedly ripped into Axelrod with that trademark colorful language.
Well, Axelrod has responded through The New York Times via an opinion piece written by Maureen Dowd and the strategist-turned-pundit didn’t exactly pull his punches when skewering his boss’ former veep.
“I don’t care about them thinking I’m a p***k — that’s fine,” Axelrod told Dowd.
That’s when Axelrod launched his first salvo: “I hope they don’t think the polls are wrong because they’re not.”
While the validity polling comes down to the individual poll, Axelrod is correct that a number of polls are trending in the wrong direction for Biden and his team.
Most polls show former President Donald Trump is in an effective tie with Biden currently, while a number of polls actually Trump ahead of the incumbent.
Axelrod pointing out this humbling factoid was just the first punch thrown, however.
Next, Axelrod offered a blunt assessment of Biden’s re-election chances, which reflected those very same polls he referenced.
“I think he has a 50-50 shot here, but no better than that, maybe a little worse,” Axelrod said.
“Maybe a little worse” than 50 percent chance at re-election is not where an incumbent president wants to be.
Incumbent presidents also probably don’t want to be compared to failed candidates — and that’s where Axelrod took it next.
“They’ve got a real problem if they’re counting on Trump to win it for them,” Axelrod said, referencing Trump’s deeply polarizing personality playing a role in the 2020 election. “I remember Hillary doing that, too.”
The Hillary comparison has to be a particularly rough one for Biden, given her total and complete defeat in the 2016 general election.
But Axelrod’s most biting comment came in a seemingly throwaway comment referencing the fact that Joe Biden turns 81 tomorrow.
“He thinks he can cheat nature here and it’s really risky,” Axelrod added.
Indeed, whether Biden and his team want to admit it, there’s just not much they can do about the fact that questions surrounding the president’s age will only get worse — not better — given the general direction that time travels in.
So the president can lash out with vulgar insults as much as he wants, but it doesn’t change the cold, hard issues that he and his team will have to address sooner rather than later.
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How does Axelrod’s assessment of Biden’s re-election chances shed light on the current political landscape?
Ave been pointed out by Axelrod and other critics. The fact remains that Biden is facing serious challenges in the polls and has a real problem if he is relying on Trump’s polarizing personality to secure his re-election. Comparisons to Hillary Clinton, who suffered a devastating defeat in the 2016 election, only highlight the precarious position Biden finds himself in. Additionally, the president’s age is a legitimate concern that cannot be ignored, as questions surrounding his ability to lead will only intensify as time goes on.
Axelrod’s critique may have been harsh, but it is rooted in fairness. He is not responding to Biden’s insult with anger, but rather with a blunt assessment of the president’s re-election bid. While his remarks may sting Biden, they serve as a wake-up call to the realities of the current political landscape.
The validity of polling may be up for debate, but there is no denying that a number of polls are trending in the wrong direction for Biden. Former President Donald Trump is currently tied with or even ahead of the incumbent in several polls, indicating a challenging road ahead for Biden and his team.
Axelrod’s assessment of Biden’s re-election chances is not optimistic. He believes the president has a 50-50 shot, maybe even worse. These are not the odds an incumbent president wants to hear, as it suggests a difficult path to securing another term in office.
Comparisons to failed candidates, such as Hillary Clinton, further demonstrate the uphill battle Biden faces. Drawing parallels to a defeated candidate like Clinton only adds to the perception that Biden’s prospects may be in jeopardy.
But perhaps the most biting comment from Axelrod is his reference to Biden’s age. Turning 81 tomorrow, the president is attempting to defy nature, which Axelrod deems as a risky move. The issue of age will continue to haunt Biden, and there is little he can do to change that.
In conclusion, Axelrod’s response to Biden’s insult is not one of anger, but rather a sobering assessment of the president’s re-election bid. The polls, comparisons to failed candidates, and concerns about Biden’s age paint a challenging picture for the incumbent. While Biden may lash out with insults, it does not change the cold, hard issues that have been raised. The stakes are high, and it is up to Biden and his team to navigate this treacherous political landscape.
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