Generally speaking, we cats agree with broadcaster Soledad O'Brien that POLITICO is trash. (As is most political journalism in America these days.) Their story today on a panicked Democratic Party was ridiculous in the extreme. That said, Peder Schaefer's postmortem take on Benedict Donald's disastrous appearance at the Libertarian National Convention this weekend is interesting.
Which 2024 Presidential candidate has to worry more about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? Schaefer doesn't mince words. "It's Donald Trump."
We always thought so, too, because RFK Jr. is a nutcase. As are so many of Trump's supporters, especially about COVID. "Kennedy is biting into the slice of voters for whom opposition to vaccine mandates and lockdowns is central to their political identities," Schaefer wrote. "It's not enough to lead Kennedy to victory, but it could do damage to Trump's prospects."
This became very clear once Trump started speaking to the convention on Saturday night. "The party faithful heckled the former President over his role in lockdowns, yelling at him that 'You crushed our rights.'" Schaefer reported.
If you're Team Biden, this is quite the gift.
It's the perfect road map for the President if he's asked — either in the debates with Trump (that won't happen) or, for example, in an interview — to say "one nice thing about your opponent." It's such a stupid question. But here's how Biden should respond:
"While my opponent got many things wrong during the pandemic, he did put Operation Warp Speed into motion. That initiative, led by Dr. Anthony Fauci and staffed by our country's best scientists, proved how effective the government can be in responding to a crisis.
"Our government has the ability to marshal both public and private resources to save thousands — no, likely millions — of American lives.
"So while the ultra-right-wing politics of today's Republican Party make it impossible for Donald to claim credit for Operation Warp Speed, the GOP's nihilism can't take away the fact that he did the right thing at the right time — resulting in the miracle that was the COVID vaccine. This is the kind of incredible challenge that America is famous for accepting, and ultimately, triumphing over." We cats PURR.
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