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The journalist begins with a direct challenge to the media: stop asking Democrats if they were surprised by the debate performance of President Biden. He argues that anyone claiming they were surprised is essentially being dishonest, as his weaknesses have been evident for a long time. This notion of surprise underscores a denial of the obvious deficiencies that have been on display.
Next, the journalist addresses the question of whether Biden should have run for re-election. He emphatically states that no one, regardless of their allegiance to the party, could genuinely believe this was a valid option. Instead of debating whether Biden should have been on the ballot, the focus should shift to the implications of his candidacy on the party’s future.