Schiff says both Biden and Trump should be willing to take cognitive tests

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday both President Biden and former President Trump should be willing to take cognitive tests as candidates for the White House this November.

“Look, I’d be happy if both the President and Donald Trump took cognitive tests,” Schiff told NBC News’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” when asked whether Biden should take a cognitive test.

“I think they both should be willing to take a test,” Schiff added when pressed again on whether Biden should take one. “I think, frankly, a test would show Donald Trump has a serious illness of one kind or another.”

Schiff’s interview comes amid pressure on Biden to prove he is still up for the task of president after a difficult debate that has prompted calls in the party for him to consider stepping aside at the top of the ticket.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/schiff-says-both-biden-trump-143456772.html

But Trump already aced his cognitive and urine tests. /s

[rzemanfl]

1. Did he pee in the cup or wring out his Depends?

I would much rather see them both take lie detector tests.

[DemocraticPatriot]

21. Lie detector tests can only work if the liar realizes he is lying...

so they might not work on Trump. He is so deluded I don't think he even knows what the truth is most of the time...

(sorry, this reply went in the wrong place somehow... oh well)

[rzemanfl]

22. He'd never take one.

[orange jar]

2. At least he called for Trump to take one, too.

That's something, at least.

[Cha]

23. Yeah, I know what you mean. Damning wit faint praise.. or something.

ETA~ On the other hand.. I just read The Magistrate's Post and that makes good sense!

[orange jar]

28. The Magistrate does raise a good point!

[agingdem]

3. Adam...I love ya but you're about a week and half too late..

Biden's not going anywhere...

[The Magistrate]

5. I Tend To Agree, Sir, But It's Not A Bad Line To Feed The Press

Both or none....

[Cha]

24. That's TRUE!

[ms liberty]

4. Biden recently had a full physical that I think tested for neurological conditions

For them to have reported that he didn't have Parkinson's, they had to have done some basic neurological tests. I'd guess he also got the standard cognition tests, including the man, person, camera test that the convicted felon likes to brag about aceing.

[former9thward]

13. He has not taken any cognitive test

Biden relies on a little-known White House doctor who has never ordered a cognitive test for the president

Since winning the White House, Biden has continued to dismiss the need for a cognitive exam, and aides have said he has never taken one as president — not in three annual physical exams, and not in the week since a halting debate performance raised more urgent questions about the now-81-year-old’s mental acuity.

That decision has been overseen by a key figure largely unknown to the public: Kevin O’Connor, the physician to the president, who has grown extraordinarily close to Biden since becoming his personal doctor in 2009. A White House official said O’Connor has never recommended that Biden take a cognitive test.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/06/kevin-oconnor-biden-doctor-cognitive-tests-debate/

On Friday Biden said he would not take any cognitive tests

[shrike3]

32. Won't matter if Biden takes a cognitive test. It won't be enough.

They'll set up another hurdle he'll have to jump. And then another. And another.

[ms liberty]

36. Hmmm

Details of his full physical. Your WaPo article sounds like a hit job.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219124464

[former9thward]

37. Nothing in that letter about a cognitive test.

[LisaL]

7. How about everybody in Congress and Senate

gets neurological tests? I bet there will be some interesting results!

[Deuxcents]

8. I'd go for that!

[LisaL]

11. Oh boy!

[NoveltySocks]

18. Cognitive tests and breathalyzers

I think the results would be illuminating.

[Jersey Devil]

10. "person, man, woman, camera, tv"

Better yet, Biden should just say he has already taken a cognitive test and "aced" it, even correctly identifying zoo animals just like Trump. And since no one questions Trump's pronouncements of passing a cognitive test, how could they challenge Biden's?

[former9thward]

14. It would be easy to challenge since the White House says he has never taken one.

Biden relies on a little-known White House doctor who has never ordered a cognitive test for the president

Since winning the White House, Biden has continued to dismiss the need for a cognitive exam, and aides have said he has never taken one as president — not in three annual physical exams, and not in the week since a halting debate performance raised more urgent questions about the now-81-year-old’s mental acuity.

That decision has been overseen by a key figure largely unknown to the public: Kevin O’Connor, the physician to the president, who has grown extraordinarily close to Biden since becoming his personal doctor in 2009. A White House official said O’Connor has never recommended that Biden take a cognitive test.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/06/kevin-oconnor-biden-doctor-cognitive-tests-debate/

On Friday Biden said he would not take any cognitive tests

[Jersey Devil]

15. I'm 78 - I don't climb ladders anymore, can't jump rope, often am tired when it's time to take out the garbage

But if someone asked me to take a cognitive test simply because I am old I'd tell them to go F... themselves.

[former9thward]

16. Which isn't at all what you said in your earlier post.

[Jersey Devil]

17. I was being sarcastic

and now, for maybe the 1,000th time I have learned that sarcasm does not work on the internet unless clearly designated as such.

[former9thward]

20. Sorry, I didn't catch it.

And yes, I have been shot down in flames when I have tried sarcasm.

[struggle4progress]

12. *waving hand in air* How about this one?

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[BannonsLiver]

19. Looks like former forum favorite Adam Schiff has been

It’s a short ride from the penthouse to the shit house.

[Patton French]

25. So frustrating. NT

[kimimer]

29. on the contrary ...

Edit: I see this was laid out well by EarlG here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219114109


I think it's a winning strategy ... redirect anything negative directed at Biden to both candidates.
"take a cognitive test?" Will Trump?
"sit for off the cuff interview?" Will Trump?
"Is he too old?" Is Trump?"
"drop out of the race?" Will Trump?
etc, etc., etc. until they stop asking.

Biden risks nothing on the challenges because Trump would never agree.

[Patton French]

30. I don't disagree with redirecting to the reprobate felon

But saying a cognitive test is necessary only plays into the narrative.

[shrike3]

33. Also, it won't be enough.

They'll move the goalposts again. And again.

[Patton French]

34. Of course.

It’s all the more reason that we need a unified message.

[Takket]

26. I agree. Put it out there. and when biden passes and drumpf refuses the media......

well.... the media will keep attacking Biden, who am i kidding?

[Emile]

27. Person, woman, man, camera, TV

[Rebl2]

31. Maybe all

People running for house and senate should take a cognitive test.

[Hugin]

35. I see what you did there!

Urine test!

[manicdem]

38. Biden should do it

He's up for it. He just needs some good rest and stay out of the commotion. Get it out there that he will be ready for 2025.