Debate Performance: A Turning Point

Biden’s debate performance was expected to solidify his standing as the Democratic frontrunner. However, it instead highlighted significant issues that have since accelerated the decline of his campaign. Observers noted that Biden appeared unsteady and struggled to articulate his points clearly. His responses lacked the vigor and precision needed to reassure voters and counter the sharp criticisms from his opponents. This performance raised doubts about his fitness for another term, particularly among undecided voters and those within his own party who were already skeptical.

Public and Media Reaction

The immediate aftermath of the debate saw a flurry of negative media coverage and a shift in public opinion. Headlines focused on Biden’s gaffes and his inability to effectively counter arguments presented by other candidates. Social media platforms buzzed with discussions about his age and capacity to lead, with many users expressing disappointment and concern. Pundits and analysts who had previously been supportive began to question whether Biden could maintain the energy and clarity required for a rigorous election campaign.

Internal Campaign Turmoil

Within Biden’s campaign, the debate fallout has led to internal turmoil. Reports indicate that campaign staffers are divided on the path forward, with some pushing for a reevaluation of strategy and messaging. This discord has hampered the campaign’s ability to respond cohesively to the growing criticism. Fundraising efforts have also been impacted, as donors express apprehension about the viability of Biden’s candidacy moving forward.

Impact on Voter Confidence

Voter confidence in Biden has taken a significant hit. Polls conducted after the debate show a noticeable dip in his approval ratings. Key demographics that were crucial to his previous electoral success—such as suburban voters and independents—are now reconsidering their support. Additionally, younger voters, who were already less enthusiastic about Biden compared to other potential candidates, are increasingly vocal about their desire for new leadership within the Democratic Party.

Rivals Capitalize on Weaknesses

Biden’s rivals have not missed the opportunity to capitalize on his perceived weaknesses. Figures like Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Governor Gavin Newsom have ramped up their campaigns, emphasizing their vigor and readiness to lead. The contrast between their energetic performances and Biden’s debate showing has been stark, further highlighting the generational divide and the call for fresh leadership within the party.

Rebuilding the Campaign

To recover from this rapid disintegration, Biden’s campaign will need to undertake significant adjustments. First and foremost, there needs to be a focus on clear and compelling communication. Biden must address the concerns about his age and fitness head-on, perhaps by showcasing his achievements and ongoing policy initiatives more effectively. Engaging in smaller, more controlled public events where he can connect directly with voters might also help rebuild confidence.

The campaign should also consider bolstering its internal structure to ensure a unified response to criticisms. Bringing in new advisers or reshuffling the current team could provide a fresh perspective and renewed energy. Furthermore, addressing the internal discord and presenting a united front will be crucial in stabilizing the campaign.

In Closing

The rapid disintegration of Biden’s campaign post-debate is a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in political campaigns. While the challenges are significant, they are not insurmountable. With strategic adjustments and a focus on effective communication, there remains a path for Biden to regain his footing. However, the clock is ticking, and the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether his campaign can recover from this precipitous decline.

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With great fanfare, President elect Joe Biden and Vice President elect Kamila Harris were sworn in at the United States Capitol amongst a bipartisan group of dignitaries who were socially distanced.

Notably absent and in a breach of tradition, Donald Trump did not attend the inauguration, nor was the customary invitation to the White House given by Trump to incoming President Biden.

Donald Trump seemed to want to escape Washington DC as early as possible so that he could get a free flight on Air Force One one last time to his new home in Florida.

Vice President Pence along with his wife attended the inauguration as well as congressional leaders, ex-president’s including Barack Obama, William Jefferson Clinton, George Bush, and their respective wives. Retired congressional leaders also attended along with other dignitaries.

There was heavy security in the nation’s capital due to the fact that right wing white supremacist terrorists and insurgents attack the United States Capitol two weeks earlier with the intent of trying to overturn the United States election and democracy at the behest of Donald Trump.

The nation seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as normalcy seemed to return back to the government with Biden’s inauguration.

Lady Gaga saying the Star-Spangled Banner, Jennifer Lopez saying America the beautiful, and Garth Brooks saying amazing Grace. They all gave great performances.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, and the security situation in the United States Capitol, rather than having people fill the area in front of the capital and the reflecting pond, which is ordinarily the custom during presidential inauguration’s, instead 200,000 Star-Spangled Banner flags were planted to symbolize people.

President Biden comes into office with an unprecedented number of serious problems to resolve after the tumultuous and disastrous Trump presidency. There is a Covid 19 pandemic, a once in 100-year deadly viral outbreak that has killed over 410,000 people as of Biden’s inauguration. Further, millions are out of work, and hundreds of thousands of businesses have gone under due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Most experts agree that Donald Trump’s utter failure to provide competent leadership on the coronavirus pandemic situation was the cause for the massive economic downturn related to the failure.

Biden also has to deal with the diminution of the United States on the world stage, global warming, a crumbling infrastructure, and many other problems that were not dealt with under Donald Trump.

Both Democrats and Republicans seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as Joe Biden was sworn in.

Joe Biden said, “now it’s time to get to work.”

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Frankly, this same type of brainwashing of one group or members of a country against another was done by the Nazis in World War II against their perceived political rivals. We know what happened in that situation, 6 million Jews were murdered, Gypsies were murdered, political rivals were murdered only God knows how many people were murdered due to the brainwashing divisive and demonization that was done by the Nazi propaganda machine.

The same thing is going on here in the United States through right wing media. Anytime a news organization that is not really a news organization but a political entertainment machine, spews constant seven day a week 24 hour a day mistruths and disinformation, people will eventually start to believe the lies that they are mean told.

Over the past four years the president instead of representing all of the United States people, pandered to his so-called base with constant divisive and hate filled propaganda to the extent that by the time the election came, his supporters honestly believed that the country would go under if the Democrats took the presidency. Imagine that these people have been brainwashed to such an extent that they do not believe the Democrats can run the country without destroying it.

Never mind the fact that Bill Clinton ran the country for eight years just fine, or Barack Obama ran the country for eight years just fine, Donald Trump and the right-wing propaganda machine convinced these people that the Democrats are so bad that they would destroy the nation.

There are educated people on the right that came to believe the propaganda message. The end result was that some of these zealots have become domestic terrorists and attacked their own United States Capitol building and the United States Congress itself with the aim of reversing a democratic election and thus ruining United States Representative democracy.

I will say it again, these people have been brainwashed to such an extent that they would destroy the United States to keep a man like Donald Trump in office. We have a major problem here in this nation.

Now I am all for free speech, but maybe it is time for return to the fairness doctrine for media outlets, and require media or so-called media, to give equal time to both sides or all sides, so that their watchers of the news hear all sides of the political argument.

One thing is certain, a blue-chip investigative panel needs to be put into place to confront the right-wing domestic terrorist that now in a threat our nation. It has been left alone for far too long. With Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing, with the attacks in Charlottesville, the Branch Davidians, Ruby Ridge, the right-wing extremist takeover of federal property in the north over grazing rights, the attack on the United States Capitol, armed militias attempting to suppress state governments by parading around with weapons at government buildings, etc. it has gone too far.

If we do not do something now, we will lose our nation. The people that have become radicalized, are capable of horrible atrocities. They will not conform to the rules of war, they are out of their minds. Just like Al Qaeda and ISIS, United States right wing domestic terrorists are just as radical and probably even more dangerous.

We fought a civil war against the Confederates once, seeing the rebel Confederate flag at the attack on the US Capitol a couple of weeks ago and a domestic insurgent walking a Confederate flag through the capital, makes me think that we are still fighting the Confederates except this time they infect all 50 states.

We must find a solution before it is too late.

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Joe Biden has been giving nearly daily briefings during his presidential transition. His main topic is the United States recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic among other topics.

Joe Biden has announced his plan to get 100 million Americans vaccinated within the first 100 days of his administration. This would mean if it can be done that approximately one third of Americans would be vaccinated in a little over three months. The existing two vaccines that have been approved for distribution, require a second vaccine to be administered in approximately one month after the first injection.

Joe Biden is planning on using the resources of the United States federal government in coordination with state governments to do mass vaccinations as opposed to the Trump administrations delegating the process to the states.

Joe Biden has also announced an economic recovery plan which includes giving the resources necessary for the states to not only be able to mass vaccinate the population, but to also open up schools, provide PPE, extended unemployment benefits, etc.

Above all what Joe Biden has brought to the table just before his administration is to take office, is that the Covid pandemic is not a political issue, it is an American issue. He states that he wants all Americans to wear masks for a short time so that the nation can get the Covid pandemic under control.

Under the Trump administration, Donald Trump mocked and discouraged people from wearing masks. He wanted Americans to artificially think that the Covid pandemic was just like a flu, so that the economy would remain normalized.

Joe Biden states that the economy cannot be normalized until we get the Covid pandemic under control.

Americans are sure to see new leadership, with incoming president Joe Biden on the Covid 19 pandemic that will encourage the wearing of masks, encourage people to get vaccinated, and above all to educate people that this is not a political issue, it is an American issue that must be solved with science leading the way.

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Outgoing President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time today by the United States House of Representatives, for inciting sedition related to the attack on the United States Capitol building.

History was made for two reasons, first Donald Trump is the only president in American history to be impeached twice during a four-year term or any term for that matter, and secondly this was the most bipartisan impeachment of a President in United States history.

Obviously, the fact that Donald Trump was impeached for sedition against the United States government makes him the only president to ever be impeached for sedition as well.

Now Nancy Pelosi must transmit the impeachment documents to the Senate. The Senate leader McConnell says that he will not call the Senate back in the session until after Joe Biden has been sworn in as the new president.

This effectively means that the trial in the Senate on the impeachment will not occur until after Donald Trump has transitioned out of office, and Joe Biden is the new president.

Many Republican House of representative members questioned why the Democrats would impeach Donald Trump if he has only one week to remain in office, although ten Republicans joined in the vote for impeachment.

The Democrats responded by saying this type of conduct cannot be tolerated under any circumstances, and they want to ensure that Donald Trump will never be able to hold office again on the grounds that he is a clear and present danger to the United States of America.

Only 16 Republican senators need to join in on the Senate impeachment for all Trump to be convicted on the impeachment. It Donald Trump is convicted in the Senate on the impeachment, a simple majority vote will that be done to confirm that Donald Trump will no longer be able to hold office.

President elect Joe Biden has stated that he will defer to the Congress to decide the matter, and that his main interest is in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and bringing back the economy.

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The United States Congress in a middle of the night joint session counted the votes of the electoral college and certified the results of the 2020 election which makes Joseph Biden, and Kamala Harris, the new President and Vice President of the United States respectively.

They will be sworn in as provided by the United States Constitution on January 20, 2021.

Soon thereafter, Donald Trump put out a press release stating that there will be “an orderly transition” on January 20.

Ordinarily when Congress certifies the results of a presidential election, the process takes approximately 30 minutes. This particular year in an extraordinary show of lack of respect for the democratic process, some disloyal House of Representative members, and a few Senators, tried to reverse the will of the American people.

They were overwhelmingly rejected.

It looks like for now the United States Representative Democracy is still intact.

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