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In reply to the discussion: Jon Stewart Reacts to 'Daily Show' Backlash: "I Have Sinned Against You" [View all]PatSeg
(49,539 posts)I am one of those who voted FOR Biden, not for "anyone but Trump". As for younger voters, they need to be told of the many accomplishments of this administration instead of focusing on the President's age every day. I've been around a long time and quite honestly, I've never seen anything quite like it.
I suppose the difference between our opinions is I don't feel like we need to go on the defensive, as President Biden has a good solid record to run on and has achieved a great many of the goals of the progressive wing of the party. (Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seem to agree with me.) So instead of arguing that Biden isn't too old for the job, Democrats need to point out that at this time in history, he is the best person for the job and I seriously doubt anyone else could have done as well, certainly not better.
Considering the congress that Biden has had to work with, he has passed more progressive legislation than anyone thought possible. I don't see how that is "save it for another time". With a majority in the House and Senate in 2025 and Biden in the White House, I am quite sure we will see even more progressive legislation in coming years.
So I'm not saving anything for another time. The time is now and I think Biden is the right person. Let's put ageism where it belongs, right along with all the other regressive isms.