In a recent revelation reported by The New York Times, President Joe Biden expressed his intention to “come back next year,” a statement made in the context of the upcoming election year, which is anticipated to be highly competitive.
During a dinner in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, where the President and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden were vacationing, President Biden shared his New Year’s resolution. The couple also participated in a mass on Saturday in St. Croix and recorded an interview with Ryan Seacrest, scheduled for broadcast during ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
When inquired about his resolutions, President Biden emphasized his focus on the forthcoming year, saying, “That’s the biggest one right now.”
CNN’s Dana Bash brought this topic to the forefront in a discussion on “State of the Union,” where she engaged with former Biden communications director Kate Bedingfield and CNN political analyst Scott Jennings.
Bedingfield commented on the resolution, acknowledging the expected challenges and competitiveness of the upcoming campaign. She expressed optimism about the Biden campaign’s prospects and potential strategies in the months ahead.
In contrast, Jennings, hailing from Kentucky, humorously compared his betting preferences, favoring horses over politicians. He expressed skepticism about President Biden’s prospects, referencing recent polls that indicate a lag behind Donald Trump in key swing states and hypothetical general election matchups.
A Wall Street Journal poll, conducted from late November to early December, positioned Trump ahead of Biden by 47% to 43% in a two-candidate race. Additionally, in a broader scenario with five independent candidates, Trump maintained the lead over Biden, 37% to 31%.
Meanwhile, Republicans have been critical of President Biden’s Caribbean vacation, especially in light of ongoing issues at the southern border. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.), chairman of the House GOP Policy Committee, voiced this criticism to Fox News Digital, framing the President’s tenure as a detachment from pressing challenges, particularly highlighting the border crisis.