One fallout from Thursday’s debate is that it creates a permission structure for Biden aides and staffers to now voice their qualms to the press. See, for example: www.axios.com/2024/06/30/t...
Note that there still isn't much: Some of this is superficial (the walking stuff), and some is sort of normal management (get enough sleep!). I agree that this could produce more and far more worrisome stuff, but so far it hasn't. I assume...
Some reporters are following up on the recent Europe trips, and perhaps some who shielded him after that are talking now. Or perhaps he did just fine on those trips.
A deputy photographer? Literally a plot from “The West Wing”.
As Toby put it…
“A kiss-and-tell by a photographer who worked for me for about a half hour.”
Oh no, I was worried about these stories coming out, and if they are true, it's a real problem. This story sounds like it could have been lifted whole cloth out of the Ron and Nancy Reagan era, and we know what she was fiercely hiding. Now I am legitimately scared.
Stupid question: is “permission structure” a researched construct in PS or a term from Obama operatives? Historian here wondering about popular terms like this, “Overton window” etc
