Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Would Joe Biden be a good President?
Position2 of 2

No, Joe Biden would not be a good President

This position argues that Joe Biden would not be a good President. It holds he is a weaker candidate than the alternatives, citing his age, an allegedly inconsistent voting record, claims he has harmed race relations, and accusations—which he denies—of inappropriate conduct.

Supporting arguments · 6

  1. Joe Biden is too old to be President
    If elected, Joe Biden will be the oldest President in American history.
  2. Joe Biden is a liar
    Biden has lied to the public on several occasions, including about being arrested in apartheid South Africa and his role in the civil rights movement.
  3. Joe Biden would hurt race relations
    Biden authored the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which hurt minority and low-income communities due to over-policing. He also strongly opposed race-integration busing in the mid-'70s.
  4. Joe Biden is a sexual predator
    Biden has several accusations from women about sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with him. He has one allegation of sexual assault against him. While he owned up to his actions, he refused to apologize for any of them.
  5. Joe Biden would escalate conflict in the Middle East
    Biden supported military intervention in Libya, the war in Afghanistan, and the authorization of the Iraq war in 2002. He risks escalating anti-American sentiment in the Middle East.
  6. Joe Biden has an inconsistent voting record
    While Biden claims to stand on a liberal platform, his historical voting record on issues including abortion and LGBTQ+ rights tells another story.