Staff Reports
Joe Biden is experiencing a case of the “what-ifs” as he prepares to leave the White House. It seems the President has some second thoughts about his time in office, and it’s hard not to chuckle a bit at his ponderings. According to chatter, Biden wishes he had stuck around in the race for the presidency a bit longer, although one might wonder what he is basing that belief on. After all, his performance in the debates against Donald Trump wasn’t exactly a showcase of confidence.
During those debates, Biden made a few head-scratchers that left many viewers confused and perhaps a little entertained. His statements about taxes and billionaires were perplexing enough to provoke a bright-eyed squirrel to take a nap. He claimed that raising taxes on billionaires would somehow solve all problems and mentioned beating “Medicare,” which might be a feat comparable to beating the sun at its own game. It’s no wonder others in the political sphere were shaking their heads in disbelief as his words stumbled over themselves.
As summer faded into fall, whispers of Biden’s fitness for another term began to grow louder, much like that one neighbor’s Christmas lights that are already blinking in October. Celebrities and political figureheads who once rallied around him, including George Clooney, turned on him like a game of musical chairs where everyone was suddenly removed from their seats. Even Nancy Pelosi joined the choir singing that it might be time for Biden to take a step back, while Biden himself insisted he was perfectly ready to continue.
The pressure mounted, and in a surprising twist, Biden chose to resign in an understated manner, releasing a letter that was overshadowed by the silence following its delivery. It’s unclear if that ghostly quiet was more dramatic than a blockbuster movie moment, but it certainly had heads turning. Even during this stormy period, he hinted his biggest regret was selecting Merrick Garland as his attorney general, believing that if he had pressed harder, he could have prevented the legal woes surrounding his son Hunter. Now, that’s some family drama fit for a reality TV season finale!
Biden’s regrets and musings have found their way to the public, causing many to wonder not only what he might do in his next chapter but also what lessons he has truly learned. Should he find himself without a plan on January 20, perhaps he’ll take a few moments to reflect on the past instead of merely contemplating the delusions of a race well-fought but poorly executed. Maybe he will even start a podcast detailing what he calls “the long, winding road” of his presidency, filled with tales of slips, missed opportunities, and lessons that could be learned multiple times over. After all, one can only hope he’s learned that sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry.
