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[Now is the Time]

46. I'm with Biden

Long time lurker here. Here’s the thing: If Republicans were sane, then sure, we’d have the luxury of our insecurities, worry and fret to our heart’s content. They, by contrast, will not worry about their cult leader but will stick with him like proverbial lemmings. As long as Democrats stay united behind Biden, there is a chance of victory, and even a landslide. When I saw the debate, I grew terrified for the first time, but not about Joe’s performance, but about the narrative that was sure to follow: one of “being reasonable” or “just looking at facts.” It is only unity that had a chance to win. Republicans are united. This is my argument, but signs are that it’s already a losing one. But what comes next? Is there a clear replacement everyone is ready to get behind with enthusiasm and energy? If Democrats can doubt Joe, they can doubt anyone. Or we take a long time to settle on someone after an awkward internecine party struggle.

Here’s the fact of the debate: President Biden only had to convince us, his voters. Debates rarely, and recently never, convince the uncommitted voter, whose status is now more or less fictional. I didn’t need to be convinced.

It was always going to be hard. Biden has been one of the most astoundingly effective presidents in my lifetime of 74 years. Too bad he stutters. Too bad he had a cold. My conclusion about those facts is not to toss out the best chance we have and let a vile, phony, despicable, traitorous liar take over—again. By the way, how did he get in the first time? There was lack of “voter enthusiasm” for Hilary Clinton.

Anyhow, my 2¢. Back to some serious lurking.