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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBiden hit a homerun with his news conference today.
His "Elvis" strategy is working brilliantly.
He has been accused of hiding in his basement, but under present pandemic conditions, he is scheduling his news conferences at strategic times and, like Elvis, this leaves his supporters wanting more.
Compared to Trump, who has his mug all over the media, Biden is making his appearances as needed, but still adhering to the restrictions in place because of the virus, He is setting an example for the people to follow.
If Biden continues this strategy, he will remain up in the polls and Trump will continue to shrink, in my opinion.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,846 posts)Midnightwalk
(3,131 posts)I am glad that for whatever reason he is getting more air time recently
I agree with the point of letting trump flail around being hateful and stupid most of the time, but well timed counter punches are important for the contrast.
And hes been doing that very effectively recently.
Demsrule86
(68,347 posts)PatSeg
(46,780 posts)LiberalFighter
(50,485 posts)greymattermom
(5,751 posts)And if he sees his opponent jumping all over the place wasting energy, his strategy may be to wait for the right moment and do the knockout with a few strategic blows.
MyOwnPeace
(16,887 posts)....sting like a bee!"
It worked for Muhammad Ali and it's doing fine for Joe!!
IronLionZion
(45,255 posts)let the opponent wear himself out
ProfessorGAC
(64,413 posts)...his opponent is punching himself below the belt!
calimary
(80,693 posts)Walleye
(30,701 posts)onethatcares
(16,130 posts)to genuine intelligence.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)malaise
(267,797 posts)Either he wears a mask or he contradicts he own agencies in the middle of a surging pandemic.
What's worse for the Con is that Biden took the virus seriously from day one.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Upthevibe
(7,879 posts)I appreciate your assessment.....
Jarqui
(10,110 posts)I've felt he was a political rope-a-dope for a long time.
The pertinent question is who are the Republicans really going to run?
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)Ivanka, Jared or Don Jr.
kimbutgar
(20,871 posts)Such a smart, thoughtful kind person who truly cares about children and the American families..
Number9Dream
(1,558 posts)When a reporter asked him about the Russian bounty story, Biden pointed out that if Trump didn't read the president's daily briefing, or read it and did nothing, either way is "dereliction of duty".
NJCher
(35,422 posts)eom
whistler162
(11,155 posts)it is a fried PB and banana sandwich that will beat Trump.
peggysue2
(10,811 posts)His Elvis strategy. LOL.
Hadn't heard that description before but you're right. Whatever works. Right now these Biden bursts are highlighting the difference between hollow bellowing and clear messaging on the current issues. And yes, people are hungry for more examples of what leadership looks and sounds like, of how a genuine human being behaves with grace, generosity and knowledge.
The contrast couldn't be more stark.
So keep your Elvis thing going, Joe. It's working.
sarchasm
(1,009 posts)float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
R B Garr
(16,919 posts)pitch perfect for the times we are in. He was very knowledgeable and presidential.
Arazi
(6,829 posts)They're not moving a train load of people around the country for rallies, or shelling out big bucks for facility rental, insurance, security, etc.
He also hasn't had to spend much on advertising to get his numbers to this level.
Abiding by the CDC guidelines has been a winning strategy for Joe Biden.
I presume the campaign will shift gears with more small outdoor gatherings soon. After today's press conference, that's the next logical step
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)facility rentals, security, extra policing. He blows into town, riles up the natives and leaves the cities holding the bag. He owes hundreds of thousands to many, many cities in this country. Bills are for little people, doncha know? This is his way of life. He really hit the jackpot with this president gig, even flying to Florida free. So, it costs taxpayers millions each time. He is God - er - president.
jimlup
(7,968 posts)He landed several well timed blows.