Yep---Ridin' with Biden. He's old but he's the champion we have and it's time to go out there and defeat Trump and his minions of destruction and Fascism. Nothing is perfect, and it is clear who/what intends to destroy this country! Forward.
Let’s all drop it and turn our attention to doing everything possible to see Joe is reelected. Continuing this conversation, even the way you are doing it, only focuses on his age. Let Lawrence O’Donnell’s takedown of the idea truly be the last word.
Good article Bill, and I agree with your conclusion that, unless he unveils a fully developed plan between now and the end of the convention to transfer the positive parts of his record, the campaign war chest he's accumulated, and an enthusiastically supportive about to be former Vice President, to another unanimously acclaimed successor, Biden is the man and, given the nature of his regrettably likely opponent, he should have our wholehearted support even if we don't like everything he's done or we're unhappy that he hasn't solved all of the world's problems in 3 years.
This is a good and well reasoned argument countering Klien’s proposition. However, the very idea of even considering replacing Biden is absurd. Biden has accomplished a remarkable amount, especially given the MAGA Republican disarray and obstruction. He has been a great president. Period.
And who would Democrats nominate at a brokered convention? None of the possibilities mentioned, Newsome, Whitmer or Harris has the experience needed to be president and any one of them would fracture the party, handing the presidency to Trump, God help us.
We need to do all we can to support Biden and get out the vote. End of discussion.
Yep---Ridin' with Biden. He's old but he's the champion we have and it's time to go out there and defeat Trump and his minions of destruction and Fascism. Nothing is perfect, and it is clear who/what intends to destroy this country! Forward.
Let’s all drop it and turn our attention to doing everything possible to see Joe is reelected. Continuing this conversation, even the way you are doing it, only focuses on his age. Let Lawrence O’Donnell’s takedown of the idea truly be the last word.
Good article Bill, and I agree with your conclusion that, unless he unveils a fully developed plan between now and the end of the convention to transfer the positive parts of his record, the campaign war chest he's accumulated, and an enthusiastically supportive about to be former Vice President, to another unanimously acclaimed successor, Biden is the man and, given the nature of his regrettably likely opponent, he should have our wholehearted support even if we don't like everything he's done or we're unhappy that he hasn't solved all of the world's problems in 3 years.
I am a conservative who will whole heartedly vote for Joe Biden.
I disagree on many issues but I love the man
and I love his total devotion to democracy.
He has done an outstanding job as President
and I believe he would continue to govern effectively if re-elected.
He is most definitely not too old to lead well.
I still think President Biden should pass the baton--even now--
to a younger leader who possesses tremendous fighting energy and determination.
Why???
Because in spite of having everything Biden needs to LEAD
there is ONE thing I think he does not possess
(this is an observation, not a put down, and I sincerely hope I am wrong.)
It's the one thing that is actually the prerequisite
to getting another four years to lead.
And what is that?
The fighting capability to DEFEAT Trump.
The aggressive, strategic, verbal capability
to overpower and humiliate the bastard.
Public humiliation is the ONLY thing a malignant narcissist fears.
To defeat Trump, the country must SEE Trump being publicly humiliated.
Utterly humiliated for being a traitor to his country.
For abandoning and betraying ALL of us, even his own flock.
Not--one---single---leader--nor individual--in American or in the world
has yet DONE that.
Have you ever seen it? I have not.
IS there a Democrat capable of doing it?
Hillary could not do it.
Harris cannot do it.
In my view, alas, neither Joe nor Jill can do it.
Who could?
Who would not be intimidated to face down Trump eye to eye
then proceed to wipe the floor with him?
I pray someone will yet emerge who can.
If no one can,
if there is no one that a key advisor like Barack Obama or David Axelrod
can take to Biden and convince him to step aside
and pass the torch to that fighter,
I fear we will lose.
As I said, I hope I am wrong.
And I will do all I can to help Joe win.
This is a good and well reasoned argument countering Klien’s proposition. However, the very idea of even considering replacing Biden is absurd. Biden has accomplished a remarkable amount, especially given the MAGA Republican disarray and obstruction. He has been a great president. Period.
And who would Democrats nominate at a brokered convention? None of the possibilities mentioned, Newsome, Whitmer or Harris has the experience needed to be president and any one of them would fracture the party, handing the presidency to Trump, God help us.
We need to do all we can to support Biden and get out the vote. End of discussion.
Yes, let's stop with the Klein nonsense. No president is going to please all of his party, all of the time. And
Klein has gotten a lot of blow
back for that stupid article, as has the Times.
This election will be the most
consequential election in the
last 50 years. For many of us
in our lifetimes.
We're for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris every inch of
the way and every dollar we
can spare.
We have a choice! Democracy or authoritarian
dictatorship. Shout it! Vote
Blue! Takebit to them every
step of the way to the ballot
box!
BTW, Larry O'Donnell had a great piece on this Thursday night. Worth the 27 minutes.
Hi Bill,
Terrific article!! I agree with you totally.
Have a great day!
Rob Rubin