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Biden Makes Appearance At Philadelphia Area Church

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Let's dive into a recent event that brought together President Joe Biden's campaign efforts and his attempts to connect with black voters, all amid ongoing debates about his cognitive abilities. On Sunday, Biden visited the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia. This visit was part of his broader strategy to engage with the community in Pennsylvania, a crucial state for any presidential campaign.

Now, you might expect that someone who claims to have grown up attending a black church would feel right at home. But for Biden, the visit seemed anything but comfortable. He appeared awkward and visibly aged, his demeanor marked by a vacant, thousand-yard stare at various moments throughout the event. His eyes, in particular, struck an unsettling chord for many observers.

During the service, Biden pulled out a binder of notes and began studying them, complete with what seemed to be pictures of people he was supposed to meet. He even resorted to notes from his jacket pocket to keep track of his speech and interactions. This level of reliance on written prompts didn’t go unnoticed and seemed to underscore concerns about his ability to perform under pressure without assistance.

Bishop J. Louis Felton, in an attempt to defend Biden, made remarks that perhaps did more harm than good. He highlighted the double standards in criticizing Biden's speech difficulties while ignoring the falsehoods from other politicians. Felton said, "I don't know why it is that you want to make an issue of the president and his condition with stammering and not being able, at certain times, to bring forth words when another person lies fluently and you never challenge his lies."

While Felton aimed to protect Biden, his words inadvertently drew more attention to Biden's struggle with coherence and competence, essential traits for any leader, especially the president. The bishop even shared an anecdote about a bumper sticker that read, "I may be slow, but I'm in front of you," suggesting that Biden's perceived weaknesses could still position him ahead of others. However, the suggestion to "use his handicaps" came off as brutally honest, if not a bit harsh.

Biden, true to form, pulled out familiar stories for his black audience. He recounted his supposed involvement in civil rights activities and how he attended black churches after his Catholic services. He even claimed to have worked as a public defender during the civil rights movement, despite past acknowledgments that some of these stories were embellished.

As the service concluded, Biden's demeanor continued to raise eyebrows. When asked to stand, he seemed momentarily confused, adding to the impression that he was not fully present or engaged.

For Biden’s team, this visit may have been intended to bolster his image and connect with voters, but the outcome was questionable. If anything, it might further energize former President Donald Trump's supporters and amplify the calls for Biden to reconsider his candidacy.

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