Stein’s Law, attributed to Herbert Stein, states that anything that is not sustainable will eventually come to an end. This concept can be applied to Joe Biden’s current precarious situation in politics. The president finds himself navigating a narrow path between two potential disasters, either of which could be fatal to his tenure. Unfortunately for Biden, it is highly likely that these two paths will intersect, as the evidence against him is already overwhelming and more damaging information is on the way.
The first path that Biden faces is the general dissatisfaction of the public with his performance. Recent polls compiled by RealClearPolitics indicate that his approval rating is a dismal 42%, sinking even further to the mid-30s when it comes to his handling of the economy. It is peculiar that Biden has taken to boasting about his policies as “Bidenomics,” considering the negative sentiment surrounding their results. Voters consistently and overwhelmingly believe that the nation is on the wrong track, with a remarkable 71% stating that Biden, at 80 years old, is too old to seek a second term, including half of his fellow Democrats. This sentiment is exacerbated by his frequent brain freezes and apparent incompetence, further reinforcing the perception that he is past his prime.
The second path that spells trouble for the president is the growing scandal surrounding his son, Hunter Biden. The glaring fact that Hunter is receiving preferential treatment from the Department of Justice under his father’s administration has broken through the media’s defenses, and the public is not pleased. Despite Hunter’s upcoming guilty plea to tax violations and a gun charge, which supposedly followed a five-year investigation, it is highly likely that he will not spend a single day in prison. Such a sweetheart deal for a notorious family member would be problematic for any president, but in the case of the Bidens, the scandal has magnified due to the explosive testimony of IRS whistleblowers. These whistleblowers allege that Justice officials hampered attempts to pursue more serious charges against Hunter, leaked information to his lawyers, and prevented investigations into whether Joe himself was involved in the family’s multimillion-dollar schemes. Gary Shapley, a supervisory special agent in the IRS’s Criminal Investigation unit, has described the handling of the Hunter Biden case as unlike anything he has encountered in his 14 years of service, with decisions consistently favoring the subject. Two-thirds of voters believe that Hunter received special treatment due to his father’s position, and less than one-third believe that President Biden is innocent of allegations surrounding foreign payments.
Compounding this scandal are sworn testimonies and released WhatsApp messages, which suggest that Joe Biden was complicit in his son’s schemes. One such message, obtained through an IRS subpoena, shows Hunter demanding millions from a Chinese businessman and mentioning that his father is present beside him, issuing threats if the money is not delivered. This message was sent in late July 2017. Tony Bobulinski, the former CEO of a joint venture involving Hunter and Jim Biden with a Chinese energy company, has claimed that he met with Joe in May 2017 to discuss the family business. Although Joe was a private citizen at the time, Hunter asserted that the Chinese partners owed the family $20 million for work done during 2015 and 2016, while Joe was still vice president. Emails reveal that the “big guy,” referring to Joe, was secretly entitled to 10% of the money. If evidence can prove that Joe benefited from any of Hunter’s deals, it would solidify the case against him. The public is already beginning to piece together this puzzle, thanks to the whistleblowers’ revelations and the shift in media coverage, as well as the diminished efforts of Big Tech to censor anti-Biden stories as they did in the 2020 election. A majority of Americans now believe that Joe Biden is corrupt, with two-thirds of voters feeling that Hunter received lenient treatment due to his father’s influence, and less than one-third believing that the president is innocent of allegations regarding foreign payments aimed at influencing American policy decisions.
In simpler terms, a significant majority of the public already sees President Biden as a compromised leader. With congressional Republicans ramping up their investigation and the likelihood of more revelations, coupled with Biden’s age and poor performance, his chances of winning reelection in 2024 are rapidly dwindling.
This begs an important question: How will Biden’s presidency come to an end? In Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises,” when one character asks another how he went bankrupt, the response is, “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” The gradual phase of Biden’s downfall has been underway for some time, and now the sudden phase is approaching. As the testimony of Devon Archer, Hunter’s former business partner, and other witnesses is expected to expand the evidence of Joe’s involvement, the public outcry will likely reach a boiling point. At that stage, Joe will have little defense and very few options, prompting him to explore methods of saving himself. Faced with almost certain impeachment, conviction, and removal, Biden may privately propose dropping his plans for reelection. While this may not seem like a significant concession, it could be enough to allow him to remain in office for the remainder of his term, as neither party wants a President Kamala Harris. However, even if Biden manages to evade immediate consequences, he would still be vulnerable to potential charges from the Justice Department once he leaves office. Additionally, if Donald Trump were to become president again, it would mark a personal victory for him and complete a cycle of tit-for-tat between the two leaders.
Meanwhile, Democrats would be left with the possibility of an open primary, with figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker, as well as Pete Buttigieg and other hopefuls picking up where they left off in 2020. Even Senator Bernie Sanders would likely throw his hat in the ring once more, and perhaps Hillary Clinton would join the race again. This scenario may sound far-fetched, but it becomes more plausible when one envisions a Trump-Biden rematch, with Biden weighed down by a disastrous first term and both candidates facing allegations of criminal wrongdoing. If Democrats stick with Biden under these circumstances, they would be inviting the resurgence of Donald Trump.
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