Recent arguments that China will dominate the 21st century are greatly exaggerated. The U.S. retains major economic advantages over China's struggling economy.
Decisions to conceal or downplay the former president's health decline have created a trustworthiness problem for Democrats that may take years to overcome.
Democratic operatives contend that the 2024 defeat and Biden's handling of his reelection campaign have triggered an unusually profound crisis of confidence.