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Let’s Get Real — Joe Biden is not up to the Job
Odds are that our friend Donald is not going to have a coronavirus meltdown or an aneurysm anytime soon. He is an incumbent, has a bank account and is a fantastic entertainer to boot. A challenge by a talented candidate would be difficult, but Joe Biden’s chances are pretty much — nil. Unfortunately Joe is a duffer and is not going to beat Donald Trump. Even with Obama’s “what else could I do” endorsement, Uncle Joe doesn’t have a sliver of a chance and we have to immediately stop kidding ourselves that he does. Tucker Carlson, one of my Fox News favorites, was well-meaning and helpful (to Democrats if only they were listening) when he declared that Biden “couldn’t navigate a salad bar”. Tucker is pretty much bang on — Joe couldn’t. Befuddlement and disorientation is present at almost all his interviews and outings. No wonder his managers limit these dangerous exposures. Do you notice? His interviewers adopt a look — one of frozen politeness waiting for the gaffs, roll-ons, zero excitement, and the segment to finally end. Just how would Joe match Donald in a debate? — he wouldn’t.
Folks may have forgotten that lightweight Kamila had Joe’s ears pinned to the mat in an early debate over busing. The bar is set so low for Joe’s performances that he receives acclaim for just making it through them. He has gained little skill in his year-long game, and to anyone paying…
