Age Factor
Special Counsel Robert Hur’s evaluation of President Biden’s mental acuity regarding classified document handling dealt a potent blow to Biden handing a strategic political weapon to Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. Here's how Biden can address concerns about his age, health, and mental sharpness, which have consistently emerged in polls as a top voter concerns:
Increase visibility: Voters want to see the President on major news programs, where he can directly convey his agenda for the next four years.
Host live town halls: This will demonstrate to voters in real-time that he can handle the stress and demands of both campaigning and another term in office.
Address aging and mental health openly: Assure voters that age will not define his presidency and emphasize his vitality and continued commitment to his goals.
Engage in early debates: Whether against Trump or primary challenger Haley, Biden's proven debating skills can help dispel any lingering doubts. Past issues are in the past; what matters is his identity as Joe Biden, the American President.
Shift the conversation: By supporting a ceasefire, Biden can redirect attention away from concerns about his age and toward substantive policy issues.
