Just read this column on who could replace Biden if he steps aside: wapo.st/3Lcqsng
One aspect I'd be interested in knowing if @perrybaconjr.bsky.social would be inclined to answer - What happens if Dems go down this road from a media PoV? Is it all "Dems in disarray" stories until 11/5?
If there were a contested convention, the Dems would not be unified during that period and of course that would be covered by the media as a time of disunity. But would Whitmer-Booker be polling ahead of Trump by Sept 10? I think that's the real question. I don't know the answer to it.
I have written extensively about the shortcomings of American political journalism. But I don't view the last week as a huge media failure. Two very important questions are being discussed: 1. Is the president up to four more years on the job? 2. Can he be an effective candidate?
I would agree, except that every article saying Biden should step aside is implying that Trump shouldn’t. Actually it’s implying Trump is the best possible candidate for the GOP.
The whole “but her emails” thing suggested that Trump would be better at securing our secrets. Was he good at that?
1) Thank you very much for replying to an internet rando!
2) Having read much of your work in WP, I agree that you do not shy from pointing out shortcomings.
3) Parsing how a change would be framed by MSM should be part of the calculus done by Dems & those suggesting a change IMO.
Much like figuring out if anyone other than Harris can use campaign funds, gaming how this would be framed is imperative.
"Old man who we all knew was old decides to retire" v "Dems pick good governance over POTUS" could maybe make a difference. Just thought it was a part of the column missing.
