Morning Jolt: Biden’s Unrealistic Hopes

On the menu today: Joe Biden went out and gave the speech he needed to give — but you can already see signs that a Biden presidency would not live up to the happy, reassuring, calming vision that it promises; a huge issue that got zero attention from Biden; one of the most hated politicians in America seems to be getting something right, at considerable political risk; and asking whether famous faces from the entertainment world really help in politics anymore.

Joe Biden's Happy and Unrealistic Vision

Joe Biden was fine last night. He wasn't really bold or exciting or inspirational, but he didn't need to be. He just needed to go out and sound like a man ready to handle the challenges of the job. Americans have heard Biden speak before, lots and lots of times. About 65 million Americans voted to make him vice president eight years ago. Americans aren't expecting him to deliver the Gettysburg Address or to get them to leap off their couches at home and pump their fists in frenzied enthusiasm.

The audience watching at home — which may not be that big ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY August 21 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY August 21 2020 Biden's Unrealistic Hopes On the menu today: Joe Biden went out and gave the speech he needed to give — but you can already see signs that a Biden presidency would not live up to the happy, reassuring, calming vision that it promises; a huge issue that got zero attention from Biden; one of the most hated politicians in America seems to be getting something right, at considerable political risk; and asking whether famous faces from the entertainment world really help in politics anymore. Joe Biden's Happy and Unrealistic Vision Joe Biden was fine last night. He wasn't really bold or exciting or inspirational, but he didn't need to be. He just needed to go out and sound like a man ready to handle the challenges of the job. Americans have heard Biden speak before, lots and lots of times. About 65 million Americans voted to make him vice president eight years ago. Americans aren't expecting him to deliver the Gettysburg Address or to get them to leap off their couches at home and pump their fists in frenzied enthusiasm. The audience watching at home — which may not be that big ...   READ MORE

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