Biden's Profiles in Cowardice: No Endorsement, No Backbone
Former President Joe Biden has decided not to endorse any candidate in the California gubernatorial race, a move that has drawn criticism. Biden expressed admiration for candidate Xavier Becerra but chose to remain neutral due to relationships with other candidates. This decision has been interpreted as a lack of conviction and courage in a pivotal election.
- ▪Biden informed his former chief of staff that he would not endorse any candidate in the California gubernatorial race.
- ▪Xavier Becerra, a candidate in the race, has seen a rise in polls but is facing competition from other candidates.
- ▪Critics argue that Biden's neutrality reflects a lack of backbone and conviction in political leadership.
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Biden's Profiles in Cowardice: No Endorsement, No Backbone By Bob Hoge | 6:30 AM on May 24, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik John F. Kennedy wrote his Pulitzer Prize–winning tome "Profiles in Courage" in 1956, wherein he discussed eight U.S. senators who took brave stands despite political risks. They believed it was the right thing to do. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); If the book is ever updated, it's unlikely former President Joe Biden would be included.
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