Now That There Are Only Two, What to Do?

Sunday will be the meeting of the minds, the debate between the
last two MEN standing in the Democratic primary for the
presidential election in November.  But because of the threat
from the Covid-19 virus, they will actually be sitting, in a
closed room, with no live audience.  The debate is being held
before another round of state primary elections on Tuesday, with
nearly 600 delegates up for grabs.  Included are the swing states
of Florida and Ohio, those two states turned the tide for Trump
in 2016.  Also in the mix are Arizona and the delegate rich
state of Illinois.

Since the 'Super Tuesday' rout by Biden and then the March
10th continuation of Biden wins, this Tuesday looks to be either
Sanders' big return, the nail in his coffin.  The media has all but
declared Biden the presumptive nominee, and his resurrection
does look impressive.  And because of that, there is now a target
on Biden's back, a big target.  Biden, as an opponent, is what
Trump feared most, and what he tried hardest to prevent.  He
risked his presidency to do it.

And so, the attack dogs are out, as we knew they would be.  The
Senate has opened an investigation into Hunter Biden's involvement
in Burisma, the Ukrainian oil company.  The inquiry is being led
by Senator Ron Johnson, the Senator from my state, Wisconsin.
I am familiar with Senator Johnson, and as such, I am not that
worried.  Ron Johnson couldn't find his hat with both hands, as
they say.  However, it will cast aspersions on Joe Biden much as
the Benghazi affair did to Hillary Clinton.

Point of fact, I would bet a years wages that a majority of voters do
not know where Benghazi is or what happened there, I would even
give you odds.  But the mere mention of Clinton and Benghazi sent
Republican voters into spasms.  And the talking heads will try to link
Joe Biden with Burisma, hoping for the same results.  That might
backfire though, and also link Trump to the impeachment, one can hope.

In this morning's paper, The Wisconsin State Journal, there was an
article on the editorial page, by John Kass, the columnist from the
Chicago Tribune, a notoriously Republican newspaper.  In it he
attempts to portray Biden as being senile, his opening line was:
"As Joe Biden and senility become twins in voter's minds, like
macaroni and cheese..."  Not exactly subtle I would say.  He goes
on to point out some of Biden's gaffs in his speeches, and the fact
that he has made errors and slips with proper names.  He goes on to
say that Trump has noticed this and was not the first to wonder about
Biden's mental acuity.   If this was not so pathetic, it would be hilarious.
For one thing Trump is too self-absorbed to wonder about anyone or
anything but himself.  And second, anyone who has listened to Trump
speak has wonder if his elevator goes to the top floor.  If that is the
position you wish to take Mr. Kass, I can guarantee you, even I could
match, and beat you ten to one, Trump's verbal blunders versus Biden's.
And if I throw in deliberate lies and misleading statements, the contest
is over before it begins.

The speech Joe Biden gave after his wins in last Tuesday's primaries was
pure presidential.  His demeaner and calm assurances made me long for a
president who could again bring sense and civility to the White House and
the country,  I am tired of being ashamed of the boorish oaf who represents
America, tired of explaining to friends in other countries what went wrong,
and how we lost our way.

I lament the loss of, whom I considered the most qualified person running
this year, Elizabeth Warren.  I am hoping in his wisdom, that Joe Biden can
see his way to selecting her as his running mate.  Even if he selects Kamala
Harris, or Amy Klobuchar, both capable women who ran against him, I think
it would go a long way to insuring the calm, efficient transfer of presidential
powers in the event of an unforeseeable tragedy.  And it would set aside any
doubts of Biden's age and longevity.  And as a bonus, it might be the only way
we have a chance of seeing a woman president in my lifetime.

Biden's opponent in Sunday's debate, Bernie Sanders, did not speak last Tuesday.
He opted to go home and lick his wounds and perhaps re-evaluate his chances.
His boast of staunch backing by the young voters didn't materialize.  May I
say, I hope some of those foolish young 'Bernie Backers' of his, who stayed
home in 2016 in protest, have matured enough to understand what their silliness
cost them, and the nation as a whole.  Elections have consequences!

Sanders says he is winning the 'Generational Debate' but losing the 'Electability
Debate'.  No, you are not, Bernie!!  There is only one winner and the American
people have decided that your policies will not work, they are pie in sky, pipe
dreams.  Yes, you have been espousing them for years, and yet in spite of all your
talk you have not accomplished one damn thing.  And now you are throwing
down the gauntlet, you have a list of ten demands that you want Biden to agree
to.  And if Biden accepts your demands, you in your magnality, will cede the
election and turn over your band of idolaters to him.  I just have one thing to
say to you, Bernie.   The loser does not get to dictate the terms of surrender.

                                       I'm just sayin'.