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In reply to the discussion: Rant on: Sorry, but this is complete bullshit. [View all]Drunken Irishman
(34,857 posts)They came out in October. By October, Trump had stopped calling in and attacked the show as low-rate on Twitter. So, there wasn't an opportunity.
Even still, Biden didn't have to go on Morning Joe. He could have picked a more favorable person like Lawrence O'Donnell. He chose that show for a reason and it was likely because he knew they wouldn't just lob softballs. Again, though, that is on him and his campaign. I commend him for going on there as opposed to something more friendly.
But you can't bring Trump into this because Trump purposely limited interviews to favorable press during all this. He then attacked the accusers during rallies and in tweets.
Biden could have done that too. He also could have told Morning Joe he wasn't going to answer any questions in reference to the allegations...but he went on to specifically answer those questions. So, again, that's on him.
I respect that and hope the public will as well.