Editor,
I take exception to the letter “Political wasteland” in the Oct. 12 edition of the Daily Journal. The letter, like others on these pages, implies that Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have the same liberal policies and spending plans. This incorrect portrait has been painted by the Trump/GOP campaign.
One should remember that many far right or left policies get tempered by requirements to pass Congressional approval and court challenges.
Joe Biden has never been a progressive liberal. The administration’s immediate focus will be on curbing the pandemic and righting the economy for working Americans.
Voters should read Goldman Sachs recent Insights Newsletter (Issue 93) for a deep analysis of each sides’ policies. This nonpartisan analysis predicts higher GNP growth under a Biden administration.
Vice President Biden has eight successful years working in the White House. Voting decisions should consider a candidate’s experience as a predictor of their ability to make good decisions that benefit the majority of citizens.
Given the recent turmoil in the White House, Biden is the safe choice. But whichever your leanings, please get out and vote, and as early as possible.
Steve Kazan
San Mateo
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Mr. Kazan – is this the same Joe Biden from the Treasonous Obama-Biden partnership? The same brain-dead Biden who would right the economy for working Americans by pushing for higher taxes automatically when he rescinds your great President Trump’s tax cut? The same Hiden Biden who would curb the pandemic by shutting down America? How will that raise GNP growth? Given the recent turmoil with Biden’s mental issues, Biden is no choice at all. However, you are correct in that everyone should get out and vote – for Trump and Republicans. For my part, I will be out gathering ballots and making sure votes get to the right place.
For anyone reading this comment I would strongly recommend that you hand deliver your ballot to a voting center, the post office or vote in person. What ever you do don't let Terence touch your ballot.
For you Terence, it seems that only one obsessed with Biden's brain is Terence. Is that called Biden Derangement Syndrome? He is obviously living in your head.
Taf--I noticed that, too. Terence is completely obsessed with Biden; displaying the same desperation as his unstable genius of a president. Cue the inane acronyms and names...lol
Laffy Taffy Dave and Tommy Tee - not only am I gathering ballots, but myself and a few others will also be driving folks to polling places to ensure they get to the right place. I’m also monitoring poll locations to see how ballots are handled at the end of the day. Regarding brain-dead Biden, everyone should be questioning what those two aneurysms have done to limit Hiden Biden’s cognitive abilities. Today, the poor guy probably thinks he’s in the city of Arizona with his wife, who he thinks is his sister. Thanks for the shout-out of the acronyms – shows me you’re very interested in what I have to say.
Hey, Tafhdyd and Tommy
Joe Biden. I'm assuming none of us have the training and experience to offer a definitive opinion on Candidate Biden's cognitive abilities... and if any of us were so qualified... none of us have had the opportunity to examine him.
We can set aside Joe's past gaffes... all of us are guilty of making them on occasion. But we cannot ignore his demeanor and responses (or lack of response) to questions in public since he declared himself a candidate. And what of Joe essentially shutting down at noon? So, while calling someone "brain dead" does not really move the discussion forward, questioning Joe's cognitive abilities given his demeanor and responses is legitimate. (Nancy does it all the time to Donald.) But one reason I say it is legitimate is that intuitively... we know there is a strong, very strong argument for questioning Joe's abilities.
I have been eligible to vote in the past 12 general elections (oops... I may have just dated myself). I have voted for Democrats and Republicans during that time. But I never thought to myself that any candidate... regardless of party... would not make it to the end of a term in office. I cannot say that about Joe Biden. Please understand that I wish no ill will toward any candidate... and I'm not saying that Joe may not be with us four years from now... but I don't think he can serve in the highest office in the land with the faculties required to govern effectively for four years.
Nancy's discussion about the 25th Amendment is not designed to nudge Donald out of office. It's much more likely that it would be used against Joe.
H i, Steve
Thanks for encouraging everyone to get out and vote... it's really important.
I'm not so sure Joe Biden is the safe choice. He said that if elected he would be the most progressive president to assume office. Not sure what that means because his Senate voting record historically could be fixed somewhere between moderate Democrat senators and the most progressive senator (his running mate).
After nearly 50 years in public service, Joe Biden... an earnest person... has a thin resume. Sure wish he would change his mind on sharing with everyone his current view on court packing. He has changed his mind on other issues.
Good morning Ray,
Why would a statement about packing the court make any difference? If he has changed his mind on other issues he could say he won't and then do it or say he would and not do it. It wouldn't matter to the Republicans as we saw with the Merrick Garland nomination. They even doubled down in 2018 on their "not in the last year of the presidents term" statement. To do as they say would be honest and honorable and we know that is not possible with Moscow Mitch and Graham and their buddies.
Tafhdyd! What's in that coffee? It's not 5 pm, yet...
Good to hear from you.
Packing the court vs. changing positions... Joe Biden has switched positions on some key election issues. He was against fracking, now he's OK with it. He was for wearing masks... then not so much... now he's been "unmasked" as a firm mask supporter. But the court packing issue is different. He is on record... a long time ago... opposing court packing. But you know... people and their positions evolve over time. If he is now for packing the court, I think he can say so. He's evolved. Here's the difference... he has acknowledged switching positions on some issues of concern to voters, but he won't even answer the question re: court packing. Partly because the electorate doesn't "deserve" to know (according to Joe) his position, and partly because court packing may signal a shift too far left for some Democrats. However, staying mum on the issue may be enough for the far left Dems to get the vote out for Joe instead of staying at home on November 3. We're used to politicians of any stripe saying whatever they need to say to get elected, but in this case, Joe Biden is saying nothing in hopes of improving his chances on election day.
Judge Garland's situation was not a court packing issue. It's the confirming body's decision to approve an appointment... not the nominating entity. It's entirely possible that Garland would not have been confirmed in 2015 or 2016. If Democrats would have not lost control of the Senate in the second half Barack Obama's second term, Merrick Garland might be on the court today. Senator McConnell was clear in his statement that when the president and the senate represent the same political party, a nomination can move forward... even in an election year. That was not the case for Judge Garland. And six months before Justice Ginsburg passed away, Mitch said that if a vacancy occurred in 2020, it would be filled.
Russia, again? Any comments re: Hunter and the Ukraine? (I know... Russia and the Ukraine are not the same. Especially since Dutch Reagan busted up the Evil Empire.)
Ray,
As I mentioned earlier I am short on time today but I will try a couple of quick comments. In the Biden discussion, the electorate doesn't "deserve" to know and may be too far left for some Democrats, sounds a lot like our discussion about Abe the other day. He didn't nominate until after the election even though he had his pick but didn't want to upset the radicals.
For what research I did on McConnell and his 2016 vs 2020 statements I can only say that what you mention as McConnell was clear in his statement about moving forward with both parties the same I see as a bit cloudy. I won't fill the page with quotes that are easily checked. I will say that he used an example that when the occasion arose with two different parties that they had not confirmed a nominee in 130 years. He did not clarify it by saying that in year xx when the parties were the same they did confirm and if that is the case this election we will confirm also.
Just curious what your beverage of choice is tonight if you have one? I am trying a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon I picked up at Costco today. Have a nice evening.
Tafhdyd
I agree with your point that the "deserve" comment may help keep the Dems united and focused. Joe is being political... what?! Of course he is... everything politicians do on that level... regardless of party... has a political implication.
The situation re: Abe could not be further removed from court packing. Yes, Chase was his guy, but remember... with Congress in recess, he had to wait. My point was that Abe was not waiting for a plebiscite from the electorate before nominating Chase as Senator Harris would have us believe. I was surprised at Snopes rating on Harris' comments at her depate with Mike Pence. I was expecting a "mostly false" but they said it was just plain "false."
I also agree with your point that McConnell can seem murky on the nomination-confirmation process during an election year. I'm hanging my hat on an interview he gave eight months ago... well before RBG passed away... when he said the Senate will fill a Supreme Court vacancy if a seat comes open. Even in an election year? McConnell said yes.
Tafhdyd
I'm on some new meds, but if I wasn't... Glenfiddich.
Nice choice but a bummer with the meds. I guess we won't be able to solve the worlds problems until you can share a cocktail again.
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