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Yes he should have more press conferences.

He should also sharpen his “Republicans what are they for?” rhetoric.

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I agree with all of your suggestions, and I think he's a far better speaker than everyone thinks-the fact that he's a stutterer is probably the one reason the WH comms people are keeping him away from the podium and microphone, plus there's probably some jerk in that group who fears that being of an older age, Joe Biden might actually make a mistake.

We won't talk about TFG, who thought that there were airports during the Revolutionary War, or even more preposterous things-because the media thinks that Joe Biden is too old.

I just wish the ageism problem everyone has would calm down. Not all old people are senile, not all old people wander around looking for their watch. Not all old people are in nursing homes staring out of a window at phantasms.

Some very old people are in Congress, running the show. Some old people are in the WH, running the country.

It's about time we stop thinking being old is a tragedy. It just shows that you survived despite the odds. It sure beats being 6 feet under.

And I'm sure Mr. Biden knows that..which is why he's savoring every single minute of being POTUS.

He worked his ass off for this job, now let him do it, people! We voted for him, let him do the job!

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founding

I think you nailed this one.

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founding

Nicely done!

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Totally agree! It was great to hear him actually talk about stuff! But of course it will be spun as a disaster . . .

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I just was able to watch the entire press conference and I have to say, I thought Biden handled the questions brilliantly. Newsmax should not be allowed into any conferences but the guy representing them, making a comment about Joe’s ability to comprehend or his so-called senility was both an insult and a chuckle. Talk about grasping at straws….

Joe has been in office one year. Let me repeat that…ONE YEAR. He has tackled more severe, serious issues than any president ever. He asked if he felt he had done a good job and he said he felt his admin had. He also admitted they got some things wrong. How many would even to admit to that statement? Not any of the multitude of white men in the Senate!

To your statement about how he should have more press conferences…I agree. I think it’s wonderful he is taking his show on the road to speak to the disenfranchised and those who will be if these voting laws pass.

Speaking of the voting rights act that didn’t pass tonight (no real shock there), a talking filibuster will happen. What exactly will be accomplished by doing this?

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...and I assume that people citing Newsmax (which SHOULD be snubbed) goes somewhat beyond the material of today's press conference in starting to count out OAN as a player. one fucking down, so it CAN happen....

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Thanks. Excellent column. Agree he should have more press conferences. He should go deeper on the "What are Republicans for?" and go a step further, and remind people that there's nothing in the US Constitution mandating a "Two-Party System" - that Democracy works best when there is pressure from all sides to do the right thing, and "bring 'em on" - the more Parties the better, and any Repubs disillusioned with the current GOP should get their act together NOW and form their own new Party, or Parties, and generally encourage more participation in American Democracy by encouraging development of parties that actually stand for something, as the Dems do, as opposed to the GOP standing for guns, greed, graft, and grift. Etc. Biden is great, and we need more of him!

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Definitely!!!

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founding

I totally agree.

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Spot on!

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President Biden has endured a political hell with grace and restraint. He can suffer Newsmax and other trash talkers, they defeat themselves. Biden is far more lucid and aware than his critics admit. He will get better at being president, as he settles in, and paces himself.

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He IS good at it. So much more in control than the one we will not name. However, as White House technical crews can’t get sound systems adjusted, I’m feeling better about my inability to adjust the damn speaker here!

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Good plan.

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