No sooner did former Vice President Joe Biden all but secure his nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate than did the Coronavirus shove him in the shadow of public attention. Contrary to intuitive thinking, it may not be a bad thing for his candidacy.
We must remember that Biden was not exactly hitting the campaign trail with full vigor in those early Democrat primaries. In addition to his lack of fundraising, he was staying home as much as possible. His strategy of laying in the weeds until South Carolina was obviously a good one.
Even after vanquishing the Democrat presidential field on Super Tuesday, Biden was not out on the hustings as much as traditional presidential candidates – not even as much as the older post-heart attack Senator Bernie Sanders.
Biden, his handlers and most Democrats realized that the former Vice President’s public image is best left to virtual crafting by public relations consultants and communication techies. For too often – when Biden presented himself to the public, it resulted in another gaffe.
Apart from those embarrassing misstatements that have marked Biden’s long, long political career, he is starting to show his age. His current gaffes are not like those past misstatements but more like “senior moments.” It is those pauses on stage, when he looks like he is searching for the rest of the sentence. Even the older Bernie Sanders, appears to have greater mental acuity than Biden.
In that it allows Biden to keep himself out of the spotlight, the Coronavirus may have been beneficial to the Biden campaign. It gives him an excuse to stay out of the public eye – except for short structured appearances on friendly news shows. He is not being vetted.
At this stage in a presidential campaign – and despite the suffocating effect of the Coronavirus — Biden should be communicating to the public as much as possible – holding press conferences, rallies and townhall meetings. Despite the situation, he could be holding virtual townhall meetings and responding to unstructured press questions. But instead, Biden is hunkering down at home under the theory that the less you see of him, the better off he will be.
It may work for a while, but eventually he will have to stop being the marionette of his handlers and present himself in public – at least occasionally. When the presidential campaign season revs up after the Republican Convention, Biden will be facing the guy with the bully pulpit – and a guy who knows how to use it. Biden cannot continue to slump in the far corner of the back pew hoping that the grossly biased media will cast and protect his virtual image.
So, there ‘tis.
Thank you for your insight. Hillary will continue to have her influence behind the scenes with this weak character in the forefront. Just as Pelosi is. I would only guess their pockets are being lined with supporting HC.
This country is in such a sad state of affairs….
“The Joke” seems to have it well in hand, lulling the main contender to sit back on his laurels and ride blissfully into his trap. When the time is right, he shall appear on his faithful steed, leading the charge. His will be a refreshed image of a strapping hero on his white jackass, his flaming sword at the ready. The outcome has not yet gone to press, so we’ll have to wait for the conclusion… or not.
The thought of Old Joe being President in to scare one to the core, this guy is to old, to mentally confused and shows signs of dementia. If he would happen become President the true power behind him would be calling the shots, kind of think that’s exactly what his handlers want! Can’t let it happen, though I don’t think he has a chance of beating the Trumpster!
I’m glad joe vanished with out a trace he’s problay in a mantal housepital where he can get help for his dementia or problay getting his ass kicked by some runaway tourist or problay ran away with Kamala Harris he problay went to bed with her
The Nutflix attempt at campaigning for the witch Hellary in an upcoming “documentary “ about poor old ratbag Clinton. Get ready for a barrage of lies by the corrupt media through Soros and company. Look for facts, you won’t find any.
Biden is a perv and a basket case . He is quickly losing his mental faculties! He has no business running for president . Whom ever ends up being his VP candidate will be president within 6 months after the election if Biden wins . Biden needs to be mentally evaluated by a board of doctors .
this senile old man wont remember his name when he is 82 you cant have him as president,he needs a complete health check by independent doctors
Biden is unfit to be president.
I sorry to see a man ,a pass VP who is on his way to what many seniors are already having to deal with but it is a sign of of the time we live in! I had no intention to vote for him but I feel for him and his family in these troubled times! They will have to deal with his medical mental problems and as so many others this will not be easy! I hold no hate against him and only hope he gets the care he needs! I have always felt that President Trump was the best candidate for the job and fully expect to vote for him as I hope many will do the same!