Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie just had a press conference, in which he accused, [View all]wnylib
(26,226 posts)and should be prepared to undercut them.
I just read at Daily Kos that Senator Ron Johnson is using his position as chair of the Homeland Security committee to launch new investigations of Hunter and Joe because he says Biden never answered questions adequately and Democratic voters should know the answers before choosing their candidate. He made the announcement as soon as the primary results came in and openly admits that is why.
I am not concerned that they would find anything. I am familiar with the smear tactic of "investigations." Aren't we all here at DU after the relentless investigations of both Clintons and Obama, plus numerous Dem candidates? The question is how it will play among other Dems and in the general. Are they aware enough not to fall for it? Are they eager enough to get rid of Trump to not care what he and his enabling investigators say?
Should they be answered or ignored? Ignoring swift boaters did not help Kerry. But Trump thrives on derailing people with a barrage of falsehoods to respond to. Most responses only generate more false claims.
Maybe this is something for Bloomberg to take on in ads since he slams Trump so well.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden