Robert Hur's Report and Joe Biden's Very Bad, No Good, Horrible Day

But those aren’t the questions that Democrats should be concerned with the American people (and Republicans) asking...

What the Hur report characterized as a current state of well-being and mental capacity left unanswered questions regarding President Biden’s mental acuity at the time these classified documents were removed from U.S. Government control and mishandled in numerous locations. Was Biden as lapse-minded and saddled with a poor memory eight years ago? If so, the American people very well may have fallen victim to a cover-up seemingly ripped directly from television’s The West Wing.

If that isn’t the case, then Special Counsel Hur should immediately re-open his investigation to determine what Joe Biden’s express intent was with these classified documents eight years ago.

Either way – incompetence or illegal intent – Democrats must now grapple with the implications of the Hur report at an inopportune time. As they gear up for a fiercely contested election cycle, they must now face with the possibility that their current standard-bearer is more of a liability than a value-add.

Democrats thought the question that would loom large would be if they should look for a side door to guide Joe Biden out of in favor of a new nominee. In reality, the question is: how long has Joe Biden had this poor memory and why wasn’t it promptly disclosed?

The broader implications of Special Counsel Hur’s report cannot be ignored. For Democrats, their party faces a critical decision that will not only shape the upcoming election, but also signal its commitment to the principles of competence, accountability, and justice. For Republicans, the role they will play in the coming weeks is critical. They must continue to scrutinize Biden’s mental capacity and his ability to fulfill the demanding responsibilities of the Presidency. This year’s stakes are high – not just domestically but on the global stage as well where the strength and acuity of United States leadership is constantly under the microscope.

It is in Republicans’ best interest, as well the country’s, to continue to lift the veil and show Biden’s true colors: as someone struggling with memory and potentially unable to fulfill his duties effectively. As the party of opposition, Republicans have a duty to maintain a vigilant stance, ask probing question and demanding transparent and honest responses, ensuring that the leader of the free world possesses the requisite mental sharpness and stamina to navigate the complex and high-stakes arena of international diplomacy while upholding America’s interests and values without falter.

This is not about political gain but rather about ensuring the integrity and efficacy of the highest office in the land. The implications of perceived weakness in the Oval Office extend beyond partisan politics, Washington, D.C., and beyond even our own borders. A perception of weakness affects national security, strategic alliances, global perceptions of American strength and reliability, and our nation’s ability to negotiate and lead on the world stage. Americans must demand accountability.