The 'twists' that threaten to upend the Democrats' election strategy

The Biden camp is pushing an "upbeat narrative" that expects voters will see the threat Donald Trump poses and realize the 2024 election will be a choice between sanity and erraticism. But, according to NBC News' Eamon Javers and Peter Nicholas, there are plenty of "twists" that could upend that strategy.

One possibility is the fact that Biden could end up dropping out of the race. While some people think there's no conceivable way Biden could justify dropping out at this stage, his poll numbers are tanking, his age is taking a toll on his public image, and his son Hunter's legal troubles are mounting, NBC reported.

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But Javers and Nicholas wrote that staying in the race has its risks as well, especially in relation to Biden's age. What if he freezes up on camera Mitch McConnell style? He's already had a few falls — what if he has one that permanently injures him?

"Biden’s doctor proclaimed him 'fit for duty' in February, but voters have their own ideas of how a president should look, act and sound — and Biden isn’t measuring up on that score," they write.

Also posing trouble for Biden is a developing situation where mortgage rates and home prices are skyrocketing, causing severe housing gridlock.

Hackers also pose a threat, as 2024 faces meddling threats from hackers from a variety of countries, including Russia.

Read the full article over at NBC News.