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Senator
I have to confess a slight preference for Biden over Sanders in the primaries. That said, I voted for a write in candidate in 2016, and may do so again this year.
Bidens gaffes and lapses are neither amusing nor inconsequential. They may signify some condition. Or they may not. To help good old uncle joe put his best foot forward in the upcoming Sanders debate (and potential debates with Trump), I offer the following suggestions to help steady the ship and allow voters of good conscience to make an informed judgement among the aspirants:
1. Give up alcohol for the remainder of the campaign. Trump has been sober for decades, i hear. The last thing you need Joe, is a Ted Kennedy moment.
2. Dont over rehearse. Your handlers will have all sorts of zany advice, like memorizing state capitals and obscure world leaders, as if this was an episode of "Jeopardy". It isn't.
3. Try to connect with people on a personal level, rationally, during the debate. Sanders is the manic angry man. You need to be calm, reassuring, warm . . . But not aloof and cerebral like a Vulcan Starfleet officer.
4. And of course, no name calling or threats of violence. when you lost your cool in the past, you threatened to do a beat down of trump, and some others. You've told ordinary voters - party members- they're "full of shit", "dog faced pony soldiers" and probably worse. Let it go. Be like Bill Clinton: pause, take a deep breath, then look up and smile benefecently. Dont use his "I feel your pain" line though. Go with something more sincere like "we're not going to agree on every issue. I hope I get the chance to be better informed about all Americans' points of view . . ."
5. If the subject of Hunter comes up (Sanders breaks his pledge not to go there), the best way to respond may be: "I love my son, as any parent would. In the unlikely event that he's charged with any wrongdoing . . .well, he's a grown man, and I expect him to act like one. Especially if the accusations are specious and politically motivated. He has my love now, and forever . . ."
Once the general election campaign begins, I'll publish advice for President Trump as well. Even though past evidence suggests that's a hard sell.
Good luck in the debate, Pres. Biden.
Bidens gaffes and lapses are neither amusing nor inconsequential. They may signify some condition. Or they may not. To help good old uncle joe put his best foot forward in the upcoming Sanders debate (and potential debates with Trump), I offer the following suggestions to help steady the ship and allow voters of good conscience to make an informed judgement among the aspirants:
1. Give up alcohol for the remainder of the campaign. Trump has been sober for decades, i hear. The last thing you need Joe, is a Ted Kennedy moment.
2. Dont over rehearse. Your handlers will have all sorts of zany advice, like memorizing state capitals and obscure world leaders, as if this was an episode of "Jeopardy". It isn't.
3. Try to connect with people on a personal level, rationally, during the debate. Sanders is the manic angry man. You need to be calm, reassuring, warm . . . But not aloof and cerebral like a Vulcan Starfleet officer.
4. And of course, no name calling or threats of violence. when you lost your cool in the past, you threatened to do a beat down of trump, and some others. You've told ordinary voters - party members- they're "full of shit", "dog faced pony soldiers" and probably worse. Let it go. Be like Bill Clinton: pause, take a deep breath, then look up and smile benefecently. Dont use his "I feel your pain" line though. Go with something more sincere like "we're not going to agree on every issue. I hope I get the chance to be better informed about all Americans' points of view . . ."
5. If the subject of Hunter comes up (Sanders breaks his pledge not to go there), the best way to respond may be: "I love my son, as any parent would. In the unlikely event that he's charged with any wrongdoing . . .well, he's a grown man, and I expect him to act like one. Especially if the accusations are specious and politically motivated. He has my love now, and forever . . ."
Once the general election campaign begins, I'll publish advice for President Trump as well. Even though past evidence suggests that's a hard sell.
Good luck in the debate, Pres. Biden.
