MSNBC host Joy Reid has accused "rich, White" Democrats of undermining President Biden's re-election chances by publicly questioning his fitness for office. Reid suggested that these Democrats are motivated by fear of losing their seats rather than concern for the country.
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Joy Reid Unleashes on 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden's Re-election Chances
MSNBC host Joy Reid launched a scathing attack on "rich, White" Democrats on Monday, accusing them of damaging President Biden's re-election prospects by openly questioning his ability to serve a second term. Reid suggested that these Democrats are motivated by self-interest, fearing that Biden's unpopularity will hurt their chances of winning or holding onto their seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
"Please, please privileged, rich, White elected Democrats, you just keep publicly defenestrating your party leader and president to feed the media thirst for 'Democrats in disarray' stories," Reid said on "The ReidOut."
Joy Reid Unleashes on 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden's Re-election Chances
Reid went on to argue that the Democratic Party's focus on Biden's age and perceived cognitive decline is misguided. She pointed to the improving economy, job growth, and political successes in recent months as evidence that the president remains capable of leading the country.
"I mean, you're the most important thing here, right? You and your donors, of course. Not the actual voters in your party base who can't afford to see prices double on everything they buy due to Trump's China tariffs," Reid said.
Joy Reid Unleashes on 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden's Re-election Chances
Reid also accused the Democrats criticizing Biden of being out of touch with the concerns of the party's voters. She said they are more interested in protecting their own political careers than in addressing the real issues facing the country.
"You do you," Reid added.
Reid's comments stand in contrast to her own statements following the Democratic primary debate in June 2023, when she expressed concerns about Biden's performance and said that Democrats were worried about his mental and physical abilities. However, since then, Biden has enjoyed a number of political successes, including the passage of his infrastructure bill, the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and declining economic inflation.
Despite these successes, some Democrats continue to voice concerns about Biden's age and fitness for office. However, Reid's comments suggest that the majority of the party remains supportive of Biden and believes that he is the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump in 2024.
In a letter sent to congressional Democrats on Monday, Biden wrote that he was "firmly committed to staying in this race" and argued that any further questioning of his candidacy "only helps Trump and hurts us."
Biden's decision to run for re-election sets up a potential rematch with Trump, who has been actively campaigning and holding rallies around the country. The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and consequential in recent history.
