Barack Obama has gone to bat for his former vice president. Democrats mull dumping Biden for another candidate. But Obama has come out to support Joe, even though all signs point to Biden suffering cognitive decline. Even Democrat doctors are suggesting Biden is suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
What will Obama do to save his protégé? Barry is demanding the party fall in line with Biden, even though the ailing Democrat could doom their November ticket.
But, Obama might not be as loyal to Joe as some think. Think week, the liberal apple cart was rattled by an op-ed from George Clooney. The big Democrat donor wants Biden to step down. And, as it turns out, Obama might have been involved in that article. Which raises the question, what is old Barry up to?
From Politico:
President Barack Obama… was in touch with Hollywood icon and Democratic donor George Clooney before the actor published his buzzy and brutal NYT op-ed Wednesday calling on Biden to step aside as the presumptive nominee…While Obama did not encourage or advise Clooney to say what he said, he also didn’t object to it, people familiar with their exchange said. The lack of pushback came despite the former president stepping out as one of the first big voices defending Biden following his abysmal debate performance last month — and as many of Obama’s former aides have emerged as some of the incumbent’s biggest critics.
George Clooney’s op-ed against Biden appears to have squashed Joe’s attempts at ending the mutiny. The actor’s comments are stoking calls for Biden to step down. According to reports, Obama was aware of Clooney’s impending op-ed. He did not “advise” Clooney to write it. But some are saying he did nothing to object to it.
If Obama is as supportive of Biden as he appears, why didn’t he discourage Clooney from writing this article? A man like George Clooney could sway numerous Democrats, including big-name donors. Many voters might be influenced by Clooney’s comments against Biden. Yet Obama, who knows the famous actor, allegedly did nothing.
And it seems Clooney’s article is already eroding Biden’s support base.
From Fox News:
Liberal celebrities in Hollywood are showing solidarity with their fellow A-lister George Clooney following his scathing essay calling for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race…Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner said, “My friend George Clooney has clearly expressed what many of us have been saying.” …
Actress Mia Farrow similarly warned it’s “time to pass the torch Or we will lose the Senate, the House and our Democracy.”
Biden might lose tremendous support over Clooney’s article. So, why didn’t Obama step up to stop it? Many Americans have accused Obama of secretly influencing the Biden presidency. Some think he has outright been telling Biden what to do.
Could Obama be letting opposition grow against Joe, so he can continue to manipulate the party behind the scenes? Is Obama hoping Biden steps down, so he can install another liberal puppet? Has Obama been orchestrating all this from day one?
We can’t be sure. But figures like Obama might be pulling the strings of this growing rift within the party.
Key Takeaways:
- Obama reportedly did not stop George Clooney from writing a scathing article against Joe Biden.
- This has given rise to questions about Obama’s support for Joe, or if Obama is plotting against him.
- Clooney’s article has inspired more Democrat donors to call for Biden to step down.
