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Supporters and analysts agree that the Democratic Party’s loyalty to Biden may have cost them dearly in recent elections. The debate disaster, the visible decline, and the internal doubts about his cognitive capacity all point toward a party that perhaps delayed acknowledging its leader’s vulnerabilities. Had they acted earlier—possibly even supporting a different candidate—they could have avoided the spectacle that unfolded.
Some suggest that if the Democrats had taken swifter action, Kamala Harris might have had a stronger chance at the presidency, although her own suitability remains a point of contention. The reluctance to replace Biden prematurely led to a scenario where the party was left grappling with an unwell candidate amid mounting public skepticism.