The president is not only criticized for recurring public gaffes, but is also viewed by a large portion of the population as a senile and lowenergy figure. Against a backdrop of deep political polarization, he also faces new allegations that are likely to further impact his candidacy next year.
Throughout September, Republican lawmakers launched an impeachment inquiry into Biden, focusing on allegations of irregularities in his family’s business affairs, particularly involving his son Hunter Biden. Even if the process does not move forward, as it appears to be the case, it will certainly be examined extensively by the opposition as the election campaign progresses.
Even if Biden does not seem like the ideal candidate, mainstream leaders are not committed to giving national visibility to other names of the new generation. In this sense, even Kamala Harris, the country’s current vice president, has not been persuaded by either the Democratic Party or the government itself to present herself as a viable alternative to the election. On the contrary, it seems to have been ignored by the current government.
The lack of enthusiasm towards the candidates, the difficulties in renewing cadres and the low flexibility to provide answers to society seem to be symptomatic not only of the drama that will affect the 2024 elections, but also of the phase in which the United States is located. as power.
The lethargy reveals not only a specific state of the country’s political life, but also its difficulty in reinventing itself as a viable leadership. It is no surprise that in a world full of alternative models, this raises doubts about the effectiveness of the liberal system that the United States represents.
Scenarios like this, where there are no exciting names or platforms, contribute to a loss of trust in the values we share. The burning question is a direct reflection of the North American drama (and a real problem for all of us): How can we convince people that democracies are worth it?