We need more courageous politicians
As I watched George Stephanopoulos interview President Biden on Friday night, Biden reminded me of an old man who refuses to give up his car keys, despite that he’s driven through red lights and past stop signs. His refusal to accept that he’s down in the polls and that he is, indeed, frail and only getting older shows a complete lack of judgment. When he broke into a goofy grin several times, it appeared he wasn’t taking Stephanopoulos’s questions and comments seriously. Shame on those Democrats (and that includes Gov. Walz) who continue to support Biden (Biden’s debate “performance” was not just a bad night).
Dean Phillips has been one of the few who has the guts to say it’s time for Biden to move on, yet Phillips received great pushback and criticism for speaking the truth and trying to do something to encourage Biden to drop out months ago. We need more courageous politicians and donors to continue pushing until Biden hands over the keys. This is one decision that should not be left up to Joe Biden.
Carol Noren, Arden Hills
Moral courage?
These days I am Alice, plunging down the rabbit hole where everything is upside down. The latest example is the horde of Democratic lawmakers begging Biden to step aside for the crime of becoming an octogenarian.
But not a single Republican has the moral courage to confront their nominee and urge him to step down. Their felon has been convicted of 34 counts, with more serious charges to come. If Donald was Pinocchio Trump his nose would be as long as a broom handle. His morals are reprehensible and he has fractured those Ten Commandments his followers are so eager to post in our public schools. This party, that I used to respect, has used gerrymandering, the Supreme Court, and an actual insurrection to grasp power instead of designing thoughtful policies to solve the many challenges we face. They have set the bar so low for their candidate that you need to dig to find it.
If you really listen to him and his cronies, it is obvious that he means to tear the fabric of our institutions to shreds and destroy this magnificent country. I ask you, Republican citizens, is this really the best you can do?
W. Rossi, Shoreview
Beyond cognition?
During the interview of President Biden by George Stephanopoulos on July, 5, President Biden was asked about taking a cognitive test. He responded, I take a cognitive test every day … “I am not only campaigning, I’m running the world.” This man may have cognitive issues, but one would also wonder if he has advanced delusional issues. I can only wonder what thoughts went through the minds of Netanyahu, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un or Putin, et al.
Jim Feckey, Mendota Heights
Unfair advantage?
When Donald Trump takes part in a debate he will always have the advantage. Trump has no need to recall facts or policies even if he could. He does not even attempt to answer questions but merely falls back on one of his favorite rants. Nothing he says needs to be factual or even make sense. He is essentially a combination standup comedian and shock-jock.
Joe Danko, North St. Paul
The Walz waltz
One traditional dance style is named the waltz. Waltz is a German word meaning to roll or to revolve.
Our Gov. Tim Walz has implied that President Biden’s debate debacle was influenced by his having taken time, the day before the debate, “calling out here to see how the flood recovery was going.”
Walz now contends that our country’s Democratic governors continue to support President Joe Biden, and that he is ‘fit for office” … even as concerns are growing among Democrats as to whether the president can continue his campaign for a second term or for his current term in office.
When accompanied by his Feeding our Future “waltz,” Tim Walz has well established his rolling and revolving style of governing.
Gene Delaune, New Brighton
He needs more than just Democrats to win
It has been reported, “The bottom line is, we’re not going anywhere. I am not going anywhere!” Biden boomed through the phone. “I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t absolutely believe that I am the best candidate to beat Donald Trump in 2024.”
President Biden argued that bowing out of the race, as some Democratic lawmakers have urged him to do, would go against the wishes of Democratic voters.
He possibly is correct that many Democratic voters may not want him to drop out. But he is running for the American presidency and needs more votes than just Democrats to win. I am not a Democrat, but intend to vote against Trump whatever (but I hope there is a better choice than Biden). As I see it Biden can’t count on a lot of non-Democrats to vote “No to Trump” if he is the other choice. And that is what I am afraid of — Biden staying on will allow Trump in.
Roger M. Nelson, Woodbury
