Joe Biden's Term: A Tale of Democratic Elites and Lost Democracy

Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up to the job, yet the Democratic Party gave them one anyway. The party's elite leaders decided who would run and win, without much input from regular voters. This isn't a new problem. The Clintons and Obama's team had a lot of power in the party, and they decided who would run for president. Joe Biden was chosen as the nominee in 2020, even though some thought he wasn't the best fit. Kamala Harris was also pushed forward, even though she hadn't won a primary before.

The party's leaders thought they knew best. But this didn't work out well. Joe Biden's time in office hasn't been great, and Kamala Harris didn't do well in the elections. The Republicans, on the other hand, let their voters pick who they wanted. This didn't always work out well either, but it's a different approach. The Democratic Party has been ruled by its leaders for a long time, and this has caused problems. They tried to control who would run and win, but this didn't always lead to good results. Now, they need to figure out if they should trust their voters more. But they're worried that might lead to even worse choices. The truth is, letting voters decide can be good, but only if the party's voters are in touch with what most Americans want.

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