Joe Biden's Superfans Think the Rest of America Has Lost Its Mind

[Shrek]

NY Times link: (no paywall)

The Biden campaign dismissed the latest numbers over the weekend, pointing to strong Democratic performances in recent special elections and highlighting Republican divisions and cash problems.

Mr. Biden also has a slice of voters who adore him. They wave off concerns about his age and bristle at the suggestion that anyone else could meet the moment.

In interviews with nearly two dozen of these Democrats — many of them older, and most of them women — they sounded by turns beleaguered, bewildered and protective.

“I’m sorry Joe doesn’t know how much I love him, but I do love Joe,” said Constance Wynn, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. “I don’t even know why people want to pester the man, because the man has things to do.”

[Takket]

1. I thought the media only talked to MAGA voters?

And/or people in diners?

That’s refreshing to know Biden supporters exist in the eyes of the media.

[yardwork]

3. The framing of this article is still condescending and anti-Democratic.

It seems to be an attempt to normalize Trump's insane MAGA base by showing, see, Biden has "super fans" too! They're old ladies who love him no matter what!!!

[Voltaire2]

6. Exactly. It is a piece of shit article.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. My First Reaction, As Well

Using "superfans", while not regularly calling MAGA a cult.
They're hardly comparable.

[shrike3]

13. Very much so.

[hlthe2b]

10. Really? That is the NYT continuing its 72 hours straight of snide commentary & attacks on Biden.

I am beyond appalled.

[Voltaire2]

2. Fuck the NYT.

Although the comments are great.

[yardwork]

4. I can't see the comments because I won't register with NYT.

But I'm glad to hear others are pushing back. This framing is offensive.

[Voltaire2]

5. In summary: we are facing a fascist threat and

many normal people who are not Joe Biden Superfans, who don’t even particularly like him, think the Republican Party and it’s supporters are insane.

[yardwork]

8. Good to hear. I wonder what the hell is going on with NYT.

[unblock]

7. "They occupy a lonely position in American politics." -- what condescending crap

"Hey you two -- we've written a hundred puff pieces for Donnie highlighting his super fans, we need to write one for Biden so we can pretend we're being fair"

"Aw, we don't wanna!"

"It's ok, have fun with it! Make him look like a weak imitation of Donnie! Make his fans out to be losers! And keep reminding people about biden's age!"

[Voltaire2]

9. See both sides have super fans!

[Blues Heron]

11. What a POS article

two dozen of these Democrats — many of them older, and most of them women — they sounded by turns beleaguered, bewildered and protective.

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Bullshit.

[shrike3]

14. Some editor's brilliant idea.

I can just imagine the meeting on this one.