I read so many references on various Substack posts to how good President Biden is, that he’s the best president since FDR, that he works for the middle class like FDR did. On the other hand, what is a common and constant complaint is that the Biden administration is not particularly adept/downright lousy a…
I read so many references on various Substack posts to how good President Biden is, that he’s the best president since FDR, that he works for the middle class like FDR did. On the other hand, what is a common and constant complaint is that the Biden administration is not particularly adept/downright lousy at “selling” all of Biden’s accomplishments, despite having had to work with very slim majorities in Congress and then no majority in the House.
I’m only 82, so I never heard these talks, but President Roosevelt was known for his periodic Fireside Chats that were broadcast at night over the radio. I believe that an up-to-date version of these talks, at night, on TV, in a setting where President Biden is most comfortable, might go a long way to dispelling all this this talk about him being to old, and convince all concerned Democrats that, in fact, he’s been doing a great job, and has what it takes to continue for a second term. Part of Biden’s genius has been the really high caliber of people he’s surrounded himself with. I have to believe that’s true, as well, with respect to his writers.
Thanks for another good column.
I read so many references on various Substack posts to how good President Biden is, that he’s the best president since FDR, that he works for the middle class like FDR did. On the other hand, what is a common and constant complaint is that the Biden administration is not particularly adept/downright lousy at “selling” all of Biden’s accomplishments, despite having had to work with very slim majorities in Congress and then no majority in the House.
I’m only 82, so I never heard these talks, but President Roosevelt was known for his periodic Fireside Chats that were broadcast at night over the radio. I believe that an up-to-date version of these talks, at night, on TV, in a setting where President Biden is most comfortable, might go a long way to dispelling all this this talk about him being to old, and convince all concerned Democrats that, in fact, he’s been doing a great job, and has what it takes to continue for a second term. Part of Biden’s genius has been the really high caliber of people he’s surrounded himself with. I have to believe that’s true, as well, with respect to his writers.
What do you think?