Biden has not made a final decision about running for re-election
Green suggested that if Biden decides against running, Kamala Harris could be the Democratic nominee
Hawaii Governor Josh Green discussed possible Biden second term decision with President Biden in August 2023
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met Hawaii Gov. Josh Green in August 2023 after devastating wildfires struck Maui. Green was one of the Democratic governors who sat down with Biden to talk about the presidential campaign.
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hrmHawaii's Democratic Gov. Josh Green says President Biden has yet to make a final decision about whether he will continue his bid for a second term.
“If the president doesn't think he can beat Donald Trump, he will hand it off to Kamala [Harris],” Green said during an interview on Saturday with NPR.
“The president has to make this decision with his life-long colleagues from the Senate and his wife. Jill Biden is a superstar. They'll make the right decision,”
President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week's CNN presidential debate
Biden told Democratic governors in a private meeting that he underwent a medical checkup after the debate and is fine
Jean-Pierre had previously stated that Biden had not received any medical exams since his February physical
Accuracy
]President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week's CNN presidential debate[
White House spokesman Andrew Bates stated that Biden was seen by his doctor after the debate for a ‘brief check’
Deception
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The article reports that the White House initially stated that President Biden had not received any medical exams since his February physical, but later admitted that he was seen by his doctor after the debate. This is an example of selective reporting and deception by omission. The initial statement was misleading as it did not mention the post-debate examination, which contradicts their earlier claim.
A White House official adds when Biden was seen by his doctor after the debate, it was a ‘brief check,’ not a ‘physical.’
Despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.
President Joe Biden met with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green in August 2023 after wildfires struck Maui.
Biden has not made a final decision about whether to continue his bid for a second term.
Jill Biden is also considered a strong contender if Biden decides to step down.
Accuracy
President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week's CNN presidential debate.
Biden told Democratic governors in a private meeting that he underwent a medical checkup after the debate and is fine.
Biden's poor debate performance has raised concerns about his fitness for office and ability to seek reelection
Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The author, Josh Green, makes an appeal to authority when he states that Biden is 'in it to win it' and that 'all of us pledged our support to him'. He also quotes other governors making similar statements. This is a fallacy because the fact that these individuals hold political positions does not make their opinions any more valid or true.
]President Joe Biden is in it to win it[
']all of us pledged our support to him[
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: 'He’s delivered.', Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: 'We were honest about the feedback we were getting.'
President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following the CNN presidential debate.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(30%)
The article reports that the White House initially stated that President Biden had not received any medical exams since his February physical, but later admitted that he was examined by his doctor in the days following the debate. This is an example of selective reporting and deception by omission. The initial statement was misleading as it did not disclose that Biden had been seen by his doctor after the debate.
A White House official adds when Biden was seen by his doctor after the debate, it was a ‘brief check,’ not a ‘physical.’
CNN – President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week’s CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN – despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.
Fallacies
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The author reports on the White House's contradictory statements regarding President Biden's medical examinations after the debate. No formal fallacies were found, but there is an example of inconsistency in messaging from the White House.
White House spokesman Andrew Bates said President Biden was examined by his physician 'several days later' after the debate, while Karine Jean-Pierre had previously stated that Biden had not received any medical exams since his February physical.
Jean-Pierre initially stated that Biden was not checked out by the doctor during the debate due to having a cold, but later acknowledged that his schedule also played a role in his poor performance.
