It's not surprising that conservative sources are continuing to promote that kind of spin because it works with certain demographics. However, I think it's more likely that this video approach to his announcement was decided by his campaign managers to appeal to a younger demographic, i.e. the Instagram/TikTok generations. It's more in line with how nearly everything else is done these days.
As for proxys going out to help him campaign, no news there. He's still running the country. Every incumbent (and non-incumbent) has had others help them campaign, but he'll be out there himself at some point. I suspect he'll also be spending more time on rope lines, interacting directly with the public, where he's at his best. Unfortunately, those who watch conservative media probably won't ever see those moments, since those outlets are very good at choosing sound bites that promote the meme of a Biden in 'mental decline'.
And let's face it... Whenever he DOES start campaigning, he'll get criticized for being away from 'doing his job'. It's all just a bunch of spin - or business as usual.
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