Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Joe Biden is not a Boomer. Just so you know. [View all]emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)tried to make Joe look cognitively compromised, Booker, to discount his position by implying he was impaired, confused, altered mentally. These kinds of remarks diminish the person, but do not form a cogent rebuttal or forward ones own argument. Biden is not only a fellow Democrat, but
a former Vice President, whom Booker, by making a respectful and sharp challenge to, could well advance his own position and have garnered respect for it and for him.
No, Biden doesnt go for audience appeal by belittling fellow democrats.
Bookers conduct, in this instance, is but one relatively minor example of why, despite his obvious intellect, speaking ability, and moments of eloquence, detractors mention distrust, question his words vs. deeds.
Whataboutism doesnt change my mind. If ever an occasion presented itself when such flippancy might redound to Bookers benefit, it was not in a nationally broadcast debate. Perhaps a private dinner party or roast.
I expect those who enjoy seeing Biden publicly disrespected to have seen this moment as a good-hearted gotcha. Didnt move the needle though did it?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden