In ugly Democratic feud, both sides deserve to lose

Published July 25, 2025 8:22am ET



IN UGLY DEMOCRATIC FEUD, BOTH SIDES DESERVE TO LOSE. Are Republicans taking pleasure in the current feud between Bidenworld and some pillars of the Democratic Party? Yes, they are. But not a joke, as former President Joe Biden would say: The fight is worth noting because it shines a light on the continuing bitterness in the party as it struggles to deal with the 2024 loss and the Trump presidency.

Recently, this newsletter looked at Hunter Biden’s three-hour rant about everyone he believes wronged his father, especially in the summer of 2024, when Joe Biden performed badly in a debate with Donald Trump and was, as a result, forced off the Democratic ticket. 

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