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Biden's Notecard Use at Fundraisers Raises Questions on Campaign Strategy

Amid concerns over mental acuity, Biden's campaign outpaces Republican fundraising efforts.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: U.S. President Joe Biden reads a note from an aide saying that the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act had received enough yes votes in the House of Representatives to pass during a meeting in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on July 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Biden held the meeting on the U.S. Economy with CEOs and members of his Cabinet. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Joe Biden's use of notecards at private fundraisers has sparked debate over his mental acuity and campaign strategy.
  • Some donors express concern over Biden's reliance on cheat sheets, fearing it may signal cognitive decline or inability to handle the pressures of a re-election campaign.
  • Despite concerns, Biden's campaign has been successful in fundraising, outpacing Republican efforts in 2023.
  • Biden's off-the-cuff remarks at fundraisers, such as calling Putin a 'crazy SOB,' demonstrate moments of unscripted engagement.
  • Polls indicate a majority of Americans, including a significant portion of Democrats, are concerned about Biden's fitness for office due to his age.