The aftermath of the recent presidential debate has sparked significant discussion, particularly among the panelists at CNN. One voice that stood out was Van Jones, a former Obama White House official, who delivered a candid and heartfelt critique of President Joe Biden’s performance.
Jones did not mince words, describing the debate as “painful” and expressing his personal disappointment. “I love Joe Biden. I worked for Joe Biden. He didn’t do well at all. He did not do well at all,” Jones said, clearly emotional. He continued, “He had a test to meet tonight to restore the confidence of the country and of the base and he failed to do that.”
CNN’s Van Jones: “I love Joe Biden. I work for Joe Biden. He did not do well at all. It’s not just panic. It’s pain what we saw tonight” pic.twitter.com/NuUIBKDJtW
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 28, 2024
Jones suggested that many within the Democratic Party might now be considering a different path forward. “There’s a lot of people who are going to want to see him consider taking a different course now. We’re still far from our convention and there is time for this party to figure out a different way forward, if he will allow us to do that,” he remarked.
Reflecting on his earlier statements about the stakes of the debate, Jones reiterated that Biden’s performance was crucial for his campaign’s viability. “If Biden goes out there and messes up, it’s game over,” he had said, underscoring the critical nature of the debate.
CNN’s Van Jones doesn’t have faith in Biden:
“The entire world will be watching… If Biden goes out there and messes up, it’s game over.” pic.twitter.com/ds8EpWv0qw
— Raj Aryal (@rajaryal07) June 21, 2024
Joining Jones in his assessment was fellow CNN panelist John King, who described the debate as a “game-changing” event that has instigated widespread panic within the Democratic Party. “There is a deep, a wide, and a very aggressive panic in the Democratic Party,” King stated. He noted that this sentiment is pervasive among party strategists, elected officials, and fundraisers.
CNN anchor Abby Phillip also weighed in, pointing out that many of Biden’s answers were “not coherent,” contributing to the growing concerns about his ability to lead for another four years.
CNN’s John King reflects on #CNNDebate: “This was a game-changing debate…there is a deep a wide and a very aggressive panic in the Democratic Party. It started minutes into the debate and it continues right now.”
Biden’s performance: “Dismal” and Dems want him off the ticket. pic.twitter.com/R8wRoG7nNY— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) June 28, 2024
The collective feedback from the CNN panel indicates a significant shift in the party’s confidence in Biden, with discussions already underway about potential alternatives. This development highlights the intense pressure and scrutiny that comes with the presidential race, especially when expectations are not met during critical moments like debates.
