The president spoke to his fellow countrymen last night. It was a good, forthright speech. He explicitly called out tRump and the so called "MAGA Republicans" who blindly follow their dear leader. This was a particularly smart move on his part. Somewhere around 30% of the American population would not vote for Biden or the generic Democrat even if the alternative was a Klansman.
Laying out the parameters of democracy and its dark side, Biden said he would fight for the former with every fiber of his being. Pretty words, but aside from cheerleading Dems' efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill this administration has done little to fight voter suppression. I appreciate the rhetoric, but Biden can and must do more by executive orders to fight the states who are making it hard for citizens to vote.
By calling out tRump and the semifascist GOP, Biden has staked out a position embracing the rule of law. He let us know what the Democrats have done for the country since 2020. These messages will form a template candidates can use in the upcoming election. Individual Dems in red or purple districts may not want to campaign with Biden, but his message will resonate throughout the country.
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