(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Dark Brandon's Super Power is Being Underestimated: Boosting Biden Day 111 [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-06-11 There is a point close to a presidential election when people really start paying attention — there are debates and ads and campaign stops and speeches. And the majority of the country -- who don’t pay attention to politics at all — tune in a little to see who they want to vote for in that last month. I know that sounds weird to those of us who are engrossed in politics, but it is what happens. I am old enough to remember how heartbreaking it was when W won* his first election and how gutting it was when he won re-election. Back in the day, many of us were sure that those people would see W. and be horrified by what an idiot buffoon he was. We all laughed at what a moron he was. And Kerry and Gore were both so smart! W would pale in comparison. But that didn’t happen. It didn’t happen for many reasons, but the important one here is that people went in with such low expectations of W that all he had to do what just not poop himself on stage and he looked great. I think of that every time I see how right wing twitter and TV paint Biden. They share every image of him looking dim and highlight every time that he stumbles his words or misspeaks. They literally argue that he is so out of it, he doesn’t even know who he is or where he is. This is their regular argument about him! I have heard people, on our side, argue that we shouldn’t have Biden as a candidate in 2024 because of this. But I actually think that they have played right into Biden’s hands. Some facts about Biden: He often stumbles over words (partly because of the way he has overcome his stutter). He often misspeaks (partly because he tends to talk off the cuff, rather than sticking to notes). He is old (because of how long he has been alive). Some other facts about Biden: He is smart as a whip. He is a fast thinker. He knows a tremendous amount about just about every issue relevant to politics. He is unflappable. He has great political skills. Watch Biden give a speech sometime — not just the right wing outtakes they love but the whole thing. Watch Biden answer questions sometime — not just the right wing outtakes but the whole thing. The man is sharp. Their hatred of Biden and their need to project Trump’s worst failings onto Biden has led them to a great, great strategic error. They have created a strawman we can easily destroy. And we will. Or rather, Biden will. I am not the only one that thinks this. From WaPo Being underestimated is Biden’s political superpower. He used it to win the Democratic nomination in 2020; he used it to pull off the rare feat of ousting an incumbent president. He has used it to pass historic legislation with tiny congressional majorities, to thwart Russia’s brutal attempt to conquer Ukraine and to turn what Republicans thought would be a “red wave” midterm election into a sad little ripple. And Biden is perfectly capable of using that superpower again to win a second term. Those who doubt this are welcome to fool around and find out. Is there still more work to be done? 100%! Lots more work. But Biden did more than many people guessed could be done. He deserves a lot of credit. AND he deserves to be re-elected. What can you do to help? Your donation will come bundled with others from our Good News community and will show Biden that there are many of us who support him and combine hard work with optimism in our battles for a better America! Want to do something else? Rec and comment on these posts to keep them alive at DKos and share them with others who might not realize how great a president Joe Biden has been. Looking for something else? Here are some other ideas: This is an entry in my ongoing series Boosting Biden. Check the comments for more information on how to find other entries and subscribe. These posts are written by Goodnewsroundup (Goodie), edited by Matilda Briggs, and supported by 2thanks and WolverineForTJatAW as well as several other notable Kossacks! As with all good things, it takes a village. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/6/11/2208232/-Dark-Brandon-s-Super-Power-is-Being-Underestimated-Boosting-Biden-Day-111?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/