Top Democrats reckon with Biden’s reemergence as party looks to move past 2024 election
- Prominent Democrats are grappling with Joe Biden's reemergence and the party's handling of the 2024 election following a bruising November loss to Donald Trump.
- This challenge arises amid revelations from a forthcoming book alleging Biden's physical and mental decline and questions about his 2024 reelection bid.
- The book "Original Sin," authored by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, draws on insights from over 200 interviews primarily with Democratic insiders conducted after the 2024 election, and it has prompted a range of reactions within the party.
- According to a CNN-SSRS poll from March, Democratic favorability fell to 29%, while Biden's team denies cognitive decline claims and he appeared in interviews defending his record.
- Democrats remain focused on rebuilding and opposing Trump's agenda, with leaders urging forward movement despite debates over Biden's role and the party's future direction.
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