Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked to respond to concerns about President Biden's age and largely defended him on Monday during an appearance on CNN.

The obstacle course facing President Biden this week during Thursday’s belated State of the Union address presents a formidable challenge. It may prove difficult for the 81-year-old president to navigate. Expectations could not be lower.

Biden faces the usual challenges of exaggerating his paltry policy wins, justifying his substantial missteps and attacking his political opponents. But those questions may be overshadowed by more basic ones.

Can he make it from start to finish gaffe-free? Will we be able to understand his words? Will this be one of the shortest addresses ever? Will he even be able to find his way off the stage? Keep in mind - if he has a "senior moment" this time, the Easter Bunny won’t be there to save him.

President Biden delivers his State of the Union address on Feb. 7, 2023. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

We need a commander in chief who can negotiate. In this case, negotiate the steps to the podium, a smaller teleprompter and staying........

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