“Original Sin” is the latest buzz in the circles that follow American political dynamics closely. This book delves into what many perceive as President Joe Biden’s disastrous decision to run for office yet again. Noteworthy are the several links within the book that point towards Rhode Island. Against the backdrop of Biden’s recent revelation about his prostate cancer diagnosis, the book throws light on the president’s deteriorating health condition. Despite the clear indicators, an air of denial seemed to surround his staff as they failed to take timely action.
The unfolding narrative introduces Mike Donilon, an individual who has long maintained his rank as a critical advisor to Biden. Donilon, hailing from Providence, has worked closely with Biden since the 1980s. He’s painted in the book as a figure who both idolizes and guards Biden. One could discern that Biden’s overreliance on Donilon—a point often mocked among his aides—could potentially coerce the president into triggering a conflict.
Interestingly, the book devotes a section named ‘The Politburo’ to his team of advisors, notably Donilon. To highlight the so-called decline in Biden’s cognitive abilities, the book gives an account of an incident from a long Iowa bus ride in December 2019. Apparently, Biden, the man who practically revered Donilon’s advice, found himself momentarily struggling to recall Donilon’s name.
Donilon’s impeccable knack for retaining power wasn’t without its share of controversies. It seems to have brewed considerable discontent among Biden’s campaign aides. As the book suggests, Donilon’s exit from the White House to join Biden’s reelection campaign was compensated with a whopping $4 million, a sum exceeding the paycheck of any other campaign employee.
In comparison, campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon pocketed a mere $300,000 plus $100,000 as a bonus. The disparity in the monetary compensations invited questions on fairness and raised brows in the political fraternity. The narrative fuels speculation about the power dynamics within the team and the alleged favoritism.
Biden’s mediocre performance against Trump in the debate last June seems to be the tipping point for many Democrats. A ripple of concern spread among the known Democrat senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, leading them to question Biden’s candidacy. The duo felt that matters were heading towards an unprecedented political drama.
Reed reportedly suggested during a July 11 meeting that Biden should be inspected by two independent neurologists and the findings should be presented at a new conference. An obvious attempt to scrutinize, and perhaps ridicule, Biden’s mental health, the recommendation only served to highlight the growing concerns within the Democrat camp.
In the same meeting, Whitehouse expressed his belief that the campaign required a significant reset. However, in a typical political twist, he felt that the Vice President would be an ideal choice as their leading candidate going forward. His insistence on contemplating different candidates implied that confidence in Biden’s candidacy was dwindling.
Veiling his concerns, Whitehouse cautioned Biden’s aides about the lack of public criticism for the president. For him, silence doesn’t translate into a lack of concern. In fact, according to him, silence was a clear signal that the majority were, indeed, apprehensive about the current political landscape.
Donilon and Whitehouse’s concerns reflect a sentiment shared by many in their party: a desperate plea for change being masked by political correctness. According to these politicians, not altering the course of this campaign would eventually lead to the party deceiving the public—a scenario they found deeply objectionable.
Meanwhile, one prominent omission from the book is Gina Raimondo, the former Rhode Island governor who played the role of commerce secretary under the Biden administration. It seems her absence from the book is as puzzling as the other glaring revelations it presents. The reader is left to speculate whether this omission is purposeful or an involuntary overlook.
However brief, the mention of Governor Dan McKee in the book adds another link to the Rhode Island. Known for his fleeting presence in the meeting with Biden, post the debated debacle, McKee’s conduct echoes the reticence seen among other Democrat party members.
The elephant in the room, as is evident throughout the book, highlights an ongoing battle behind closed doors within the Democratic party. While some silently dare to question the capabilities of the present President, others are sensitive to the tremors of perturbation that such a discourse may stimulate.
“Original Sin”, as the book appears to insist, is a careful, studied scrutiny of Biden’s second run for presidency. More than just revealing the unspoken dynamics within the Democratic party, it underscores the mounting uncertainties that surround the fading figure of Biden.
The narrative also paints a picture of Kamala Harris, the Vice President, as the ideal replacement. The irony is not lost on the readers as there is a constant to-and-fro about her competence. We find ourselves reading between the lines to gain insight into a nervous political ecosystem, one that is precariously balanced on the decisions of an apparently weakening President.
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