I'm 72 and I don't want him to run again! I want younger people in government! We have a lower age limit for the presidency; it's time to put an upper age limit on it. And Feinstein and Pelosi need to step down too.
To be fair: NO ONE wanted ole Biden to run in 2020 ANYWAY! He has always been an ineffective, milquetoast candidate that everyone liked solely because he ruffled no feathers. My wish is for a TRUE PROGRESSive to run and win, dear Professor Reich. Maybe Katie Porter???
Biden isn’t tough enough snd has his head in the sand. The MoscowMitch judge deal is insane. Kavanaugh impeachment proceedings should have been done right after his inauguration. Ditch the damn filibuster, we know the GQP will if they regain power
We need to confront the republicans. Gavin Newsom seems willing by taking on desantis. Blast de Wine over the raped 10 year old. Call republicans sick and disgusting. Vote Vets is going after Walker in Georgia. Texas tattletale squealer snitch stool pigeon plan is a copy of the old East German Stasi spy system.
first of all, I love the question about Biden, and I don't agree that we should wait for the midterms to discuss. Rs and SCOTUS are doing damage NOW. I'm in no position to be age-ist (I'm 66) but I agree that Biden should NOT run again. I agree with you that it's as much about style as age. He wants to unify but you cannot work with Mitch M and crew. they are NOT reasonable people. We need a fighter , someone who will take the case big-time to the country. sorry, it's not Bernie or E Warren. they cannot get the country behind them. I'm from Ohio. I also like Sherrod Brown but you'e got to WANT to be POTUS to do the job. Not sure he wants it. I like Gavin N a lot - also like all that I figure all the dirt on him is already out (at least I think). I can get behind Kamala but not sure she can win. My prediction is that it will be Gavin versus DeSantis in 2024. I do think Liz C and Jan 6th committee are doing real damage to Trump, THANK GOD. in any event, we need SCOTUS reform ASAP
Jul 9, 2022·edited Jul 9, 2022Liked by Robert Reich
Great Klatsh, Robert and Heather! I was dead last on the poll, because I believe it would be better to keep the administration and President we already have. Look at how refreshing it has been to observe the Jan 6th investigation's work! We have not seen this kind of satisfying expose of wrongdoing in a long time. One of our oldest leaders; Nancy Pelosi was responsible for keeping the obstructionists off the committee and allowing it to work! The dignity and diversity and the professional work is so nice to see and hear. Biden has made a stab at righting some of the wrongs done to our women. It's a start. He is so much better than anyone on the other side. He should use his executive power to keep our Constitutional right to vote! I see a shrill minority who want Autocracy / tyranny. Not the majority. The votes for any Federal election should be secured. If it is sullied by gerrymandering and the Electoral College we will lose our freedom. Changing presidents will not prevent that if votes are taken away from voters.
Biden's low approval rating is unwarranted. His Administration has accomplished amazing things. But few Democrat campaign managers rally around him. They leave him floundering alone. They spend grassroots funds on fear mongering and focusing voters attention on Trump and MAGA Republicans, which depresses Democrat voters and energizes Trump's supporters. This is the sorry state of the Biden Administration's public face. You may not like Biden's moderate milquetoast style. You may wish for a more youthful energy. But is that reason enough to step back and allow Democrats to loose the congressional midterm elections?
President Biden is a fine man and a comsumate statesman. However, his image, in this bizaare political cycle, is too soft and too "business as usual." Unfortunately voters seem to be enamored with star power. President Obama's gift of "presence" made people pay attention. His speeches commanded attention. Democrats need a candidate who has the ability to excite both Democrats and Independents.
As you have admitted, if the DNC hadn't cheated, we'd be deep in Bernie's second term. Will the Dems wake up, or do they prefer to lose than allow real change? (We know the answer, they would rather lose.)
We are at the time of needed generational change in American government. A picture of the leaders of Congress or the Surpreme Court looks like a social event at a nursing home.
That is not to discount the need for their wisdom. The wisdom of elders will be needed if America is to transition to a government fit for the 21st Century instead of one rooted in 18th Century compromises to slavery and genocide.
Both political parties are clearly to blame for not having succession planning. The risks now of sliding into a Central Asian type of dictatorship (nicely termed a "Presidential Republic") are clearly present. The lack of developing well-rounded and effective leaders across generations and social classes may be one of the failures of our elitist political class that costs us a democracy.
I'm 72 and I don't want him to run again! I want younger people in government! We have a lower age limit for the presidency; it's time to put an upper age limit on it. And Feinstein and Pelosi need to step down too.
To be fair: NO ONE wanted ole Biden to run in 2020 ANYWAY! He has always been an ineffective, milquetoast candidate that everyone liked solely because he ruffled no feathers. My wish is for a TRUE PROGRESSive to run and win, dear Professor Reich. Maybe Katie Porter???
More like ....not the conversation to have now! Focus on winning in NOV.
Biden isn’t tough enough snd has his head in the sand. The MoscowMitch judge deal is insane. Kavanaugh impeachment proceedings should have been done right after his inauguration. Ditch the damn filibuster, we know the GQP will if they regain power
We need to confront the republicans. Gavin Newsom seems willing by taking on desantis. Blast de Wine over the raped 10 year old. Call republicans sick and disgusting. Vote Vets is going after Walker in Georgia. Texas tattletale squealer snitch stool pigeon plan is a copy of the old East German Stasi spy system.
first of all, I love the question about Biden, and I don't agree that we should wait for the midterms to discuss. Rs and SCOTUS are doing damage NOW. I'm in no position to be age-ist (I'm 66) but I agree that Biden should NOT run again. I agree with you that it's as much about style as age. He wants to unify but you cannot work with Mitch M and crew. they are NOT reasonable people. We need a fighter , someone who will take the case big-time to the country. sorry, it's not Bernie or E Warren. they cannot get the country behind them. I'm from Ohio. I also like Sherrod Brown but you'e got to WANT to be POTUS to do the job. Not sure he wants it. I like Gavin N a lot - also like all that I figure all the dirt on him is already out (at least I think). I can get behind Kamala but not sure she can win. My prediction is that it will be Gavin versus DeSantis in 2024. I do think Liz C and Jan 6th committee are doing real damage to Trump, THANK GOD. in any event, we need SCOTUS reform ASAP
Great Klatsh, Robert and Heather! I was dead last on the poll, because I believe it would be better to keep the administration and President we already have. Look at how refreshing it has been to observe the Jan 6th investigation's work! We have not seen this kind of satisfying expose of wrongdoing in a long time. One of our oldest leaders; Nancy Pelosi was responsible for keeping the obstructionists off the committee and allowing it to work! The dignity and diversity and the professional work is so nice to see and hear. Biden has made a stab at righting some of the wrongs done to our women. It's a start. He is so much better than anyone on the other side. He should use his executive power to keep our Constitutional right to vote! I see a shrill minority who want Autocracy / tyranny. Not the majority. The votes for any Federal election should be secured. If it is sullied by gerrymandering and the Electoral College we will lose our freedom. Changing presidents will not prevent that if votes are taken away from voters.
Biden's low approval rating is unwarranted. His Administration has accomplished amazing things. But few Democrat campaign managers rally around him. They leave him floundering alone. They spend grassroots funds on fear mongering and focusing voters attention on Trump and MAGA Republicans, which depresses Democrat voters and energizes Trump's supporters. This is the sorry state of the Biden Administration's public face. You may not like Biden's moderate milquetoast style. You may wish for a more youthful energy. But is that reason enough to step back and allow Democrats to loose the congressional midterm elections?
President Biden is a fine man and a comsumate statesman. However, his image, in this bizaare political cycle, is too soft and too "business as usual." Unfortunately voters seem to be enamored with star power. President Obama's gift of "presence" made people pay attention. His speeches commanded attention. Democrats need a candidate who has the ability to excite both Democrats and Independents.
We need to wait until after the midterms. There are some good ideas that Biden would support.
As you have admitted, if the DNC hadn't cheated, we'd be deep in Bernie's second term. Will the Dems wake up, or do they prefer to lose than allow real change? (We know the answer, they would rather lose.)
Someone younger and more progressive should lead our country.
We are at the time of needed generational change in American government. A picture of the leaders of Congress or the Surpreme Court looks like a social event at a nursing home.
That is not to discount the need for their wisdom. The wisdom of elders will be needed if America is to transition to a government fit for the 21st Century instead of one rooted in 18th Century compromises to slavery and genocide.
Both political parties are clearly to blame for not having succession planning. The risks now of sliding into a Central Asian type of dictatorship (nicely termed a "Presidential Republic") are clearly present. The lack of developing well-rounded and effective leaders across generations and social classes may be one of the failures of our elitist political class that costs us a democracy.
I want a younger person like BERNIE SANDERS :o)
Let's face it - WE ARE SCREWED.
Democratic Party has CEASED to even pretend that they represent normal working class people
WE NEED A BETTER CHOICE or learn to love the goose-step
WORK to GET BIG MONEY THE HELL OUT OF POLITICS
Definitely not tough enough domestically or foreign.
Younger more progressive blood and a woman!