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Biden’s age has become a sticking point within this analysis. Various commentators argue that his advanced age hampered his ability to perform effectively in debates and public engagements. His legacy may forever be tied to the late entry into the presidency, raising questions about his competence and delaying potential reforms or initiatives that might have been achieved earlier in his career.
Former allies and party insiders suggest that Biden was gently coerced by party leadership out of fear that his candidacy could jeopardize downticket races—a phenomenon often fraught with implications for the health of the Democratic Party going forward.