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peggysue2

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5. Your opinion, not mine or the majority of Americans

Sun Aug 11, 2019, 02:43 PM

Aug 2019

As the piece points out, consoling the Nation in moments of crisis and grief is part of POTUS's role. Traditionally speaking, that is. Bill Clinton was a master at this sort of thing. But even Reagan and GW managed to bring Americans together after national catastrophes and tragedies. It's the human part of the President's role. Something Trump is simply incapable of doing.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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The Value of a Consoler-in-Chief [View all] peggysue2 Aug 2019 OP

K&R! Thanks for posting this! And yes, Biden IS the perfect antidote to Trump. highplainsdem Aug 2019 #1

Thanks, highplainsdem! peggysue2 Aug 2019 #6

I think it's bizarre Turbineguy Aug 2019 #2

Don't think many expect Trump to take on the role peggysue2 Aug 2019 #7

I liked this presentation Sherman A1 Aug 2019 #3

Yeah, I think Yang's a good guy peggysue2 Aug 2019 #9

I have no interest in voting for someone to console me. I would rather vote for Autumn Aug 2019 #4

Your opinion, not mine or the majority of Americans peggysue2 Aug 2019 #5

Yes it is an opinion. Mine, just as yours is an opinion. I think your "the majority of Americans" Autumn Aug 2019 #8

I never said it was the only grounds for electing a president peggysue2 Aug 2019 #10

This is one of Biden's best speeches on grief Gothmog Aug 2019 #11

Good article. n/t Tarheel_Dem Aug 2019 #12

Love the postitive reviews on Cha Aug 2019 #13

We need a POTUS who has compassion and empathy Gothmog Aug 2019 #14

Yes! With executive experience Cha Aug 2019 #15

Back at you, Cha! peggysue2 Aug 2019 #16