Two weeks that imperiled Biden's presidency left him on probation in the court of Democratic opinion
It's been two weeks since President Joe Biden's debate with Donald Trump and Democrats are torn over what to do about their predicament
By CALVIN WOODWARD
Published - Jul 12, 2024, 11:48 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 12, 2024, 11:48 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's tribulations were previewed in Hollywood days before he got on the debate stage.
At a fundraiser organized by George Clooney and packed with luminaries including former President Barack Obama, Biden was a listless figure, perhaps merely jet-lagged after flying straight from Italy but clearly not the man they knew.
Oh brother, where art thou? Clooney wondered.
It was a flashing-light moment for the actor, producer and prodigious Democratic donor and for others in the crowd. Then came the debate debacle, which set off 50 shades of panic among Democrats and pitted Biden loyalists against those now convinced a successor should take the party into November.
