Biden Becomes Litmus Test for 2028 Contenders

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34. That's nonsense framing. Democrats don't think like that

We don't see things in black and white and we understand nuance. Authenticity will always trump political expediency.

Let's be clear, Biden looked old AF and he refused to wear makeup and toupees. He was not aging well visually, and yes, like the rest of us (including those of us who are half his age), a lack of rest for several days in a row could cause temporary impairments or brain fog. His work schedule was not compatible with his age. But, in my opinion, that's not the same thing as a mental/cognitive decline. A senile person could not deliver those state of the unions or interviews that he delivered.

In my opinion, Biden should have been 'one and done' with an open primary season. My main concern was with winning, not with loyalty to a specific person.

If a 2028 contender says they think Biden should have stepped down sooner, no problem. A lot of us felt that way. If they say they had personal interactions with Biden and they were concerned, that's also not a problem as long as they weren't saying the opposite to us in real time.

Anyone who says what s/he thinks is the right thing to say to score political points will be crossed off my list. I don't like phonies or snakes.