President Biden’s use of crib sheets, a practice long observed during public appearances, has extended to closed-door meetings with Democratic donors, according to sources familiar with his practices. The revelation has raised concerns among some Democrats about the president’s reliance on written prompts even in private settings.
Biden, 81, has a history of using notecards at public events, including press conferences and summits. However, reports now indicate that he also turns to written notes during private fundraisers, where he engages with sympathetic crowds of his own supporters.
During these fundraisers, Biden typically delivers introductory remarks in the presence of reporters before they are led out of the room, leaving the rest of the event to continue in private. Democratic donors are then allowed to ask the president pre-screened questions, during which Biden reportedly refers to notes prepared by his staff.
While some donors have been impressed by the president’s level of discourse, others have expressed alarm at his apparent reliance on written notes to address matters of policy. This reliance on crib sheets has fueled existing concerns about Biden’s advanced age and fitness for office.
Biden’s affinity for notecards has been previously documented, with instances captured on camera during press conferences and other public appearances. In April, a photo revealed that he had advance knowledge of a reporter’s question, prompting scrutiny. Similarly, in June 2022, he was seen holding a cheat sheet with detailed instructions on his actions during an event.
Critics have seized on these instances to question Biden’s cognitive abilities, with a recent Quinnipiac University poll showing a majority of registered voters expressing doubts about his capacity to serve another term.
Responding to criticism, Biden has pushed back, asserting his competence and stating, “I know what the hell I’m doing!” Despite these assurances, concerns persist about the president’s reliance on crib sheets and its implications for his leadership.
As Biden navigates these challenges, the revelation of his use of notecards even in private settings underscores the ongoing debate surrounding his presidency and raises questions about the role of written prompts in shaping his interactions with both the public and party supporters.
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It’s not the ‘age’ of him or of Trump. It’s the cognitive deficits that Biden has. They are only 4 years apart in actual age (JB 81 y/o DT 77 y/o) . The cognitive distance is much greater! I keep hearing them lumped together when the age of the next president is mentioned. It is NOT age, it’s ability, which ONLY Trump has!
My dad is 93 y/o. He is TOTALLY ‘there’. He is completely alert and oriented. He can correctly recount family camping trips from 50-60 years ago including events, names, places, and even some conversations or jokes pulled on one another. He is no slower-or different, in any way, than he was as a young man, years ago.
Physically, he’s healthier and more active than some 25 year olds are. A month ago, he was climbing on a ladder to work on the second story of his house. A strong gust of wind came and knocked him off of the ladder. He had some scratches on his head. He’s fine and back to all of his normal activities again after a couple days of ‘down time’. He is (still) amazing at 93 years old!
It’s not the number of years. It’s the mental ability.