Dem: Biden “Failed This Country”!
Beto O’Rourke’s public rebuke of President Biden’s 2024 campaign has deepened Democratic divides, as younger voices push for a generational leadership shift amid fears of electoral collapse.
At a Glance
Beto O’Rourke says Biden’s re-election bid “failed this country”
Rising concerns among Democrats over Biden’s age and cognitive fitness
O’Rourke urges an open primary to reinvigorate the party
Approval ratings plummet as internal calls for leadership change grow
Democrats fear Biden’s candidacy could enable Trump’s political comeback
Party Veteran vs. Emerging Voices
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke has launched a blistering critique of President Biden’s 2024 campaign, arguing that his decision to seek a second term signals a disastrous misjudgment by the Democratic establishment. Speaking on the “Pod Save America” podcast, O’Rourke declared Biden “failed this country in the most important job that he had,” asserting that the president’s choice not only alienated voters hungry for change but also paved the way for Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
According to O’Rourke, Biden’s advanced age and visible struggles with cognition have become liabilities, challenging the party’s credibility and ability to connect with an evolving electorate. These comments echo a growing chorus of Democratic frustration, as many within the party fear they’ve bet on a candidate ill-equipped to inspire a new generation of voters.
Demand for a Democratic Reset
O’Rourke is not alone in calling for renewal through an open primary. He argues that suppressing competition robbed the public of a crucial moment to assess new leadership. “It might be in part because of the decision that Biden and those around him made to run for re-election instead of having an open primary,” he said, adding that a real contest could have “excited not just Democrats but the people of this country who did want change.”
With approval ratings near historic lows, party strategists are now reconsidering their 2024 calculus. Some pundits, including former Obama aide Jon Favreau, have gone so far as to urge Democrats to “rip the f‑‑‑ing Band-Aid off,” signaling the urgency many feel to correct course before November.
Watch a discussion: Beto Calls Out Biden’s 2024 Bid.
A Party at a Crossroads
As the general election approaches, Biden’s candidacy is becoming less a rallying point and more a source of division. Critics worry that his presence at the top of the ticket demotivates young voters and moderates who view him as out of step with contemporary challenges. Beto’s plea, echoed across media from Breitbart to mainstream outlets, reflects broader anxieties about generational stagnation and political inertia.
The central question now looms: will Biden’s insistence on running again energize the Democratic base—or deepen disillusionment, handing Trump a clearer path to victory? O’Rourke and others insist the answer depends not on loyalty, but on leadership—and whether Democrats are brave enough to confront their own reflection.