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Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 02:20 AM Dec 2020

Meacham: The Start Of Biden's Presidency Is 'Going To Be More Complicated' Than We Think - Deadline



Presidential historian and Vanderbilt University professor Jon Meacham explains how Biden’s transition will not be smooth sailing even after the president-elect is inaugurated, and the duty Meacham feels the American people have to maintain our democracy. Aired on 12/4/2020.


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Meacham: The Start Of Biden's Presidency Is 'Going To Be More Complicated' Than We Think - Deadline (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 2020 OP
KR! TY Cha Dec 2020 #1
Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2020 #2
Exactly what our Democracy Cha Dec 2020 #3
I always enjoy the presidential historians, Michael Beschloss is very good, too Rhiannon12866 Dec 2020 #5
I thought he joined the Biden team. True Blue American Dec 2020 #4
That was recently a big story, kinda like that wasn't a good thing, so I was glad to see him back Rhiannon12866 Dec 2020 #6
Just saw a rerun. True Blue American Dec 2020 #9
hes just no longer paid by msnbc.. i do enjoy him a lot. samnsara Dec 2020 #10
I am sure Jon True Blue American Dec 2020 #11
This is why we must PROSECUTE trump and put him in JAIL where he can do no harm magicguido Dec 2020 #7
Not only that, but he has face the consequences of all he's perpetrated on this country Rhiannon12866 Dec 2020 #8

Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
2. Thanks!
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 03:21 AM
Dec 2020

He's one of my favorites with his depth of knowledge about history, so glad to hear he's helping to advise our new President, came up with some excellent reminders!

Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
5. I always enjoy the presidential historians, Michael Beschloss is very good, too
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:01 AM
Dec 2020

But I'm more familiar with Jon Meacham. And of course I especially like Doris Kearns Goodwin, I saw her speak in person once and she even signed my book!

True Blue American

(17,994 posts)
4. I thought he joined the Biden team.
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:56 AM
Dec 2020

Is no longer a paid consultant at MSNBC. I have seen him on CNN so think he is probably a spokesperson for the team. Joe is hiring the brightest, most respected team in History!

Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
6. That was recently a big story, kinda like that wasn't a good thing, so I was glad to see him back
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:07 AM
Dec 2020

And I also think he's an excellent choice to work with our incoming president, since - unlike the current failures-in-chief - he know how things have previously been done and what worked. And he's obviously back in MSNBC's good graces, too, think I saw him twice last night.

True Blue American

(17,994 posts)
9. Just saw a rerun.
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:39 AM
Dec 2020

And Jon is now on CNN. The move gave him a chance to spread out.

It is heart warming to see Jon and Dr. Fauci all over, along with every minute Joe has more announcements. So refreshing.

I wonder if anyone ever called the pompous Donald, Don? Joe fits!

PS, Scarborough already misses Jon.

True Blue American

(17,994 posts)
11. I am sure Jon
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:52 AM
Dec 2020

Is happy with that. Probably having the time of his life helping fix our Government once again.

Andrea Mitchell was whining this week that she did not get some Biden news boast enough. Get used to it, Andrea. Your husband Alan caused major problems because Clinton wanted to pay off the debt. Alan objected it was too soon. He later admitted Clinton was right!

An old grudge I carry against the Greenspan’s!

Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
8. Not only that, but he has face the consequences of all he's perpetrated on this country
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:35 AM
Dec 2020

So we never find ourselves in this position again. Not only did he lack the experience and qualifications, but he made a mockery of the job - he never did it and, rather than surrounding himself with the best and most qualified experts, he only appointed cronies he expected to agree with him - and if they didn't, they were soon replaced. Most of them remained "acting," since he knew they would never pass muster with Congress. We need to reclaim the United States government and redeem our reputation with the rest of the world.

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