I need to do more.....I'm going nuts with my stress level! The unscientific polls I have taken tells me I am right. No one seems to read political mail nor political texts. I occasionally donate especially if it's a high percent match. Would a march in the streets be effective? The women's march was so well done and I was so proud of all of us! What can we do? So many people like me too toss mail or delete texts without reading?
im good with Joe. I wish more people were. i like his leadership. i like the administration he's assembled and what they've accomplished. it's been an effective and successful administration and I would like to see it continue into a 2nd term, although i realize thats not going to be my decision to make. i don't care about his speech impediment. it simply hasn't affected his leadership of the nation or his administration. he can lead from a wheelchair or a hospital bed. his heart's in the right place. his mind's in the right place. he's proving, on a daily basis, that someone with his decades of experience can lead effectively into his 80s. there's just nothing wrong, regardless of his debate ability. at the point he actually becomes incapable of leading, he can step down and the VP comes off the bench.
@maukasara808 My sentiments exactly. I’m thinking the people on the fence still are either too busy with other things in their life or they are on “hopium” waiting for a better choice. All of my sons are very intelligent are more Biden supporters for the fact his administration has accomplished so much. Also the stock market is booming and eases the pain of having to choose between old & old. My sons hoping for a better choice; me, I am loyal to a fault. Good character obviously, always outweighs the poll’s popular choice. After listening to this conversation, I will reweigh my decision. Bottom line it is Democracy most important to me. We do not need a “mini primary”, too late for anything that may pose controversy. In all fairness & respect Kamala should be the incumbent & choose an intelligent, young & articulate VP. 🇺🇸🗽 We gotta be blue.💙💙
And we should be talking up the positive aspects of government, what is there to value about a government like ours, what great things taxes pay for, how safety nets improved life in our country, etc to balance the constant negatives from the right-wing media.
it's a total shit show though. We ALL know Trump is demonstrably the worst person in the world, yet we're just walking right into the new nightmare. Why?
Katie: I am a gerontologist. I feel very badly about the public perception of many of the large and varied demographic of people over 80...a fast growing group of folks, by the way... why doesn't your show offer some understanding behind the nasty and cruel jokes and offensive ageism that exists in discussing Pres. Biden ... it is a subtext in this evolving story... there is a huge story here which has had no audience..
I listened to 3 podcasts this week and all 3 speakers said that American Institutions have died and they have been slowly dying since the year 2000! This has caused both the democratic and Republican Party to become populist. The voters on both sides are pissed! 60% of the voters aren’t educated enough to understand how politicians operate or even how elections work. The voters in the lowest income bracket don’t even vote. Gerrymandering was so terrible that 3/4 of a states voters weren’t even represented and the politicians became more about filling their own bank accounts than working for the American people. The scariest thing they said was once the institutions die, democracy is also dead, and it may take two election cycles for the people to realize it!!!!
Comment from Australia 🇦🇺 It looks to many of us outside of America, do Americans have what it takes to beat Trump regardless of who his opponent in the election is?
Never tired of your podcasts! So admire how matter of fact you are - miss seeing more actual journalists like you. My emotions never get escalated listening to you and the intelligent people you have on. Thank you!!
Fabulous interview Katie!! I am all for Kamala - cheering from Vancouver! Disappointed Kamala's VP choices are 3 elite white guys. Trump is a nightmare. You are the best Katie! Humble, kind, brilliant and lovely!! 🙂Thank you for your enormous thoughtfulness in everything you do!
the media keeps letting trump and all things trump dominate the dialogue. forget about trump; what exactly have been the achievements of biden's presidency? stop giving any attention to trump :)
many good points here, however, the ones about whether or not speech is violence are confusing. In the same sentence he says speech is not violence and free speech is lifeblood of democracy and then also that it was irresponsible for Vance to speak as he did. & this point is important in regards to Jan 6 -- did DT incite violence with his speech? Or not, brcause speech isn't violence? This is something Americans are clearly confused about but we can't point fingers at speech we don't like and defend speech we do .. can we?!
Since RU-vid apparently won't allow me to reply to one of our knucklehead comments, I'll post my reply here. To bcfrrps: No, it's NOT too late, and EVERY indicator we have tells us that Biden will LOSE to Trump and quite possibly take a few members of congress with him. Charlie's absolutely RIGHT. Our best shot is for Biden to set his ego aside and do what's best for the country and for democracy!
This is some very good analysis by Charlie Sykes. Thank you. I have never liked that Biden didn't build that future to a younger generation. Of course, Nancy Pelosi has not been doing that (IMHO) either.
If we nominate Kamala we’re in for almost all the same problems except for age. Can’t Dems please be strategic for once? Isn’t it clear that Americans want new energy, fresh ideas. A way better and inspiring messenger and LEADER. We haven’t understood that capable isn’t enough. I hate that word. What a low bar for the most powerful job in the world. It’s so frustrating to watch people in a bubble make really bad decisions
I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep after this conversation. There is such a feeling of hopelessness in this situation. All I can do is vote but not sure that’s going to be enough at this point
Maybe because Americans are so close to the situation they have lost sight of what should really matter. Seems like the visual appearance of a President is more important than the issues and direction the country could go in. Why are these issues not the most important factors that would cause one to vote for a candidate over another. There are so many crucial issues that would cause one to vote for freedoms or having freedoms removed seems like a no brainer. Everyone should be asking what is most important in their life and how they want America to reflect that. Hard to believe with the majority want the Other Guy's vision. Some soul searching is greatly needed. As an optimist I feel they will vote for their freedoms!
People need to realize there are more of us Democratic, Independent and some Republican voters that are voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We know what the stakes are, we understand freedom, we understand truth. We may not be able to contribute the big dollars like the Democratic rich donors, however we donate what we can. Where we are Rich and Powerful is in our vote and we will show this country and the world we vote for freedom. You can Donate thousands of dollars to our 5 or $10 and you still only get one vote. Do not forget what We the Voters want. President Joe Biden will be our next president alongside with our vice president Kamala Harris. We have the power. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Roland Martin's channel raises a good question about Kamala being the target for removal. 🤔 Democrats could be building her up, not tearing both her and Biden down!
Charlie has changed political stripes so many times that he seems a political multiple personality persona so I would question his judgement generally.
Neither candidate has the power to do anything about abortion; one way or the other. However, Trump has stated he would not touch it if there were a way to do so. Trumps strength plays to all working class. Unless you are saying that minorities are drawn to weakness. 🤦
@@user-yf8xe8be8nIt would only take a second for you to look up what Trump’s stance on abortion has been for the last half century. He has always been a NY liberal with some conservative leanings in the business space. Regardless, like the original comment said, neither party will be able to get any federal abortion legislation through. I would love someone to explain to me why Biden is saying if you vote for him he will get Roe passed. How? Suspend the filibuster even though he never did that during his first 2 years? I can’t stand these promises coming from both candidates about how they’re going to do all these things and literally no reporters sit them down and ask them specifically how they will do it. I’m so tired of the empty “promises”. Obama said if you voted for him in 2007 (which I did both times) the VERY FIRST thing he would do is codify Roe. He then got into office with a filibuster majority in the senate and a majority in the house, and yet he still didn’t do it because he said he had other priorities. They all are liars.
JD seems to be a self serving chameleon. He changes his “views” (or outward voice) and he’s changed his name twice! He’s had three names! Who does that??????
I spoke with some people in Spain and Japan last years for some reason, there were quite a few people told me that American need a strong president , they believed that Donald Trump is going to be the president for 2025.
Yeah, it's just like Joe Biden and team isn't taking this seriously. If Trump gets reelected....ooooofff And if Biden thinks Trump won't PROSECUTE him if he gets back in, then he's worse off than I thought.
I'm not just disappointed in Joe Biden. I'm angry with him, and I've become so disgusted I wouldn't vote for him if somebody PAID ME! That said, if Biden hands the wheel over to Kamala (or almost anyone else) I will IMMEDIATELY fire off a campaign donation, and will jump back in the fight with both feet! By the way, Charlie was mentioning the notion that even solid blue states are now drifting toward becoming swing states, and I was surprised to discover the other night that even New York is moving in the wrong direction! A year ago Biden led Trump by more than twenty points. He now leads by less than 8 points! Freaking NEW YORK! P.S. Nice to see you again, Charlie! We all miss you at The Bulwark.
