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Rilgin

Rilgin's Journal
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November 1, 2020

Compare him to George Washington with respect to peaceful transitions and Trump thinks he knows more

I realize it is pretty late in the campaign but Joe's debate line about Trump thinks he is Abe Lincoln which was effective made me thing of something even more topical and effective if used in a speech by surrogates.

Rather than reference Trump's hubris in thinking he is Abraham Lincoln. Attack him with a comparison to George Washington.

A line of attack like "Trump thinks he is greater than George Washington the founder of our great democracy who established the principle of peaceful and accepted transfer of power in our elections. This has been followed by every candidate up to Trump who refuses to consent to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses. Trump has the hubris to think he is greater and smarter than George Washington, the founder of our country and every other great president who has led since then. Is this the type of egocentric person who should lead an electoral democracy."

If anyone is connected to Joe Biden's campaign and can run this line of attack to him, would be appreciated. I think it is the right comparison.

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