Democrats knew the risks with Biden. Why weren’t they better prepared?

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A new round of finger-pointing among Democrats about the 2024 presidential election raises more questions than it answers, chief among them why the party wasn’t better prepared for the possibility that former President Joe Biden might not be up for a reelection bid.

Biden turned 82 shortly after Election Day. He was already the oldest person to ever serve as president. He had considered serving only one term if elected as far back as 2019. Once Biden got to the White House, he did not commit to seeking a second term until 2023.

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