Americans Discuss Whether Biden Should Run Again

Americans Discuss Whether Biden Should Run Again

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Many are concerned about Joe Biden’s physical and mental fitness to serve another presidential term. The Onion asked Americans if Biden should run again, and this is what they said.

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Patricia Foxman (Photographer)

Patricia Foxman (Photographer)

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“He should. It’s in the American spirit to work until you die.”

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Jeffery Thomas (Georgia Poll Worker)

Jeffery Thomas (Georgia Poll Worker)

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“Might as well. We still have so many leftover fake ballots from 2020.”

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Carla Witte (HR Coordinator)

Carla Witte (HR Coordinator)

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“I guess that’s ultimately up to his caregiver.”

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Samuel Alito (Supreme Court Justice)

Samuel Alito (Supreme Court Justice)

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“It honestly doesn’t matter any more. We’ll take it from here.”

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Kamala Harris (Vice President)

Kamala Harris (Vice President)

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“No.”

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Zach Boddens (Piano Tuner)

Zach Boddens (Piano Tuner)

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“He might as well, since he’s already in the voting system or whatever.”

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Danny Kline (Receptionist)

Danny Kline (Receptionist)

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“There’s another election? Don’t these things ever stop?”

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Susan Clark (Cashier)

Susan Clark (Cashier)

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“Besides his first term, I can’t think of a single reason why Biden shouldn’t run again.”

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Hannah Enegren (Teacher)

Hannah Enegren (Teacher)

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“Only if he’s truly committed to no longer aging.”

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Kathy Hann (Student)

Kathy Hann (Student)

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“I hope so. When he runs, it’s the only time he promises to do anything.”

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Joe Biden (President of the United States)

Joe Biden (President of the United States)

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“I don’t think so. I’m the same age as Biden, and my mind just isn’t what it used to be.”

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Ron DeSantis (Governor)

Ron DeSantis (Governor)

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“Yes, please!”

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Dante Geiger (Economist)

Dante Geiger (Economist)

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“He should try to stay in the White House, because moving is a real pain in the ass.”

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Dwayne Fitzpatrick (Restaurant Owner)

Dwayne Fitzpatrick (Restaurant Owner)

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“I mean, what are we even doing here if we’re not going for the oldest world leader record? We’re coming for you, Cameroonian president Paul Biya!”

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Henry Matthews (Teacher)

Henry Matthews (Teacher)

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“Only if he promises right now to step down for health reasons in 2025.”

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Sam Caretti (White House Chef)

Sam Caretti (White House Chef)

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“It does make my job easier when everything has to be mashed.”

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Penny Salazar (Shop Owner)

Penny Salazar (Shop Owner)

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“Obviously, when things are going great, you really want to keep that momentum going.”

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Paul Lesser (Mechanic)

Paul Lesser (Mechanic)

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“It’s time he steps aside and makes room for rising Democratic stars like Dianne Feinstein, Chuck Schumer, and Nancy Pelosi.”

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Allison Winchester (Vice Principal)

Allison Winchester (Vice Principal)

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“I want a more mature, experienced candidate. Someone who’s 150 years old.”

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Jessie Grossman (Concierge)

Jessie Grossman (Concierge)

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“Well, he does have that incumbent advantage of being battered nonstop in the media.”

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Kevin O’Connor (Presidential Physician)

Kevin O’Connor (Presidential Physician)

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“I’m technically not allowed to say this, but he isn’t even fit to be in office now.”

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Ricky Anderson (Lobbyist)

Ricky Anderson (Lobbyist)

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“Hopefully, legislative maps have been gerrymandered enough to make whoever is running for president not matter.”

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Jeremy Weaver (Real Estate Agent)

Jeremy Weaver (Real Estate Agent)

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“Sure! Why not? I’m not gonna vote either way.”

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