CNN's Scott Jennings Claims Biden Called His Democracy Pitch a 'Facade'

CNN pundit Scott Jennings asserted on Sunday that President Joe Biden conceded his campaign message about saving democracy is merely a “facade.” Jennings made these remarks during a discussion on CNN’s “State of the Union,” addressing concerns about Biden’s fitness to run and serve a second term following his poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

Key points to consider:

• Jennings highlighted a recent interview where Biden’s response suggested his democracy pitch might lack genuine conviction.

• Democratic strategist Doug Thornell and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pushed back, defending Biden’s character and integrity compared to Trump.

• Conservative commentator Shermichael Singleton noted concerns about Biden’s viability as a candidate.

In a clip aired earlier in the segment, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Biden, “If you stay in and Trump is elected and everything you’re warning about comes to pass, how will you feel in January?” Biden responded, “as long as I gave it my all” that is “what this is about.”

Jennings asked the panel to address an issue from the debate, pointing out that Biden’s entire campaign thesis was that “democracy is on the ballot.” He criticized Biden’s response to Stephanopoulos, interpreting it as an admission that the campaign's democracy message is just a talking point.

“If I was a Democrat who hasn’t blinked since January of 2017 or one of these Never Trumpers who’s worried about all this and I heard Joe Biden admit that it’s all just a facade, that it’s all just a talking point, I would be freaked out right now to find out there’s no animating issue for this campaign. It’s just a grift,” Jennings said.

Democratic strategist Doug Thornell defended Biden, emphasizing character as the central issue. “It’s about character. It’s about your candidate, who is a convicted felon, who is a twice-impeached president, who is only out for himself, versus an honest and decent man who’s always put the American people first. That is the issue,” Thornell argued.

Rep. Debbie Dingell added, “Who says he wants to be a dictator,” referencing Trump’s controversial pledge to act as a “dictator” on his first day in office to address issues like border security and energy drilling.

Conservative commentator Shermichael Singleton briefly commented before a commercial break, highlighting the Democrats' concern over Biden's viability. “The problem for the Democrats is viability. The president currently is not viable,” he stated.

As the debate over Biden’s campaign strategy and fitness for office continues, Jennings’ remarks underscore the mounting anxiety within the Democratic Party regarding their leadership and the upcoming 2024 election.

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