Recent comments by President Biden regarding his chances in the 2024 election have ignited controversy among political analysts. CNN's Harry Enten dismissed Biden's assertion that he could have won against Donald Trump had he remained in the race, referring to it as "flat-out bonkers" in a video posted on X. Enten explained that Biden's claims stem from an exit interview where he indicated he believed he could secure victory, citing polling data that he did not substantiate with details (The Hill).

Enten highlighted Biden's consistently poor polling numbers and Trump's lead in critical battleground states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, emphasizing, "Biden was behind, he had always been behind and he most likely would have stayed behind." Furthermore, he pointed out that Trump was also ahead in states like North Carolina and Georgia, which adds to the skepticism surrounding Biden's assertions.

Adding to this dialogue, Dan Kanninen, the battleground director for Biden and Harris, expressed doubt about whether Biden at the top of the ticket would have altered the election results. "I don't see how that changes the outcome," Kanninen stated during an interview, reiterating that even if Biden had run, he wouldn’t have been a transformative figure in this election context (The Hill). He suggested that Trump was not perceived as 'toxic' by the electorate, enjoying higher approval ratings now than in his previous campaign.

This conversation reflects broader concerns within the Democratic Party regarding Biden's viability for reelection amid questions about his age, past performance, and connections to voters. With such conflicting insights emerging, it remains to be seen how the Democratic narrative will evolve as the 2024 election approaches.