Column By Mike Bibb
Yeah, I know, the highly hyped Presidential Debates are anticipated to begin in June. Woo-Hoo!
Don’t expect a Super Bowl-sized viewing crowd.
Why? For several reasons.
There will be no live audience. The “debate” is being held in a CNN studio with only two moderators, two contestants, and a camera guy, because Joe said big crowds can become distracting.
I don’t know when he ever experienced that phenomenon.
Also, Snoop Dogg won’t be there to contribute his expert commentary. He’ll be too busy promoting his new educational video – “The 3Rs – Republicans Rapping Responsibly.”
Secondly, there aren’t additional contestants for the simple reason no other candidate achieved the necessary 15% poll ranking to qualify. Robert Kennedy is currently around 13%. He could, conceivably, reach the 15%-mark next month.
Third, will Joe respond in a truthful manner – at least half the time? He has a tendency to ignore the nitty-gritty, and completely make up his own facts and figures whenever given a chance.
Presently, since there aren’t more than two scheduled participants in the forum, it appears the debate will be limited to an individual who’s been indicted four times, totaling about 90 charges, facing 700 years in prison, and is currently tied up in various court proceedings – and the other dude, who should already be in jail.
Then, there’s the “competency” factor. The challenger appears to have an overwhelming lead, in spite of his many Department of Justice charges and alleged state violations. Several of these cases have been placed on hold, due to irregular procedures.
Meanwhile, today’s Oval Office occupant seems perpetually dazed and confused, often mixing reality with fantasy. While he brags of numerous accomplishments during his term in office, his leadership on the economy, and national and international issues is practically nonexistent.
As a 50-year Washington civil servant, Joe’s worked his way through the ranks – being Senator and Vice President before receiving the Presidential capstone. A lengthy career, but not particularly commendable. His resume isn’t replete with noteworthy accomplishments.
Nevertheless, he appears to have done remarkably well on a civil service salary. Certainly, better than most. With the exception of authoring, or coauthoring, a couple of books and an occasional speaker’s fee remuneration, it’s somewhat challenging to determine how he’s managed to accumulate the expensive things in life on an income that looks disproportional to the costs.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, is a recognized billionaire, achieving his wealth through inheritance, development, and management of numerous lucrative real estate holdings – domestically and internationally – with a payroll of several thousand people.
If a debate takes place on June 27, and the questions are pertinent to current affairs, it seems almost inconceivable Joe will respond in a cognizant and knowledgeable manner. Recently, a DOJ Special Council remarked Joe was “an elderly man with a poor memory.” Indicating, that it was doubtful a jury would determine him guilty in a case involving the removal and storage of numerous government-classified documents and records, located in eight or nine separate locations.
Insinuating, his mental capacity has deteriorated to a point where he is no longer responsible for what he says, does, or has done.
Not surprising, considering DOJ has known of these infractions for quite a while. Yet, no armed FBI teams invaded Joe’s home, as they did Trump’s. Nor has he been indicted over the matter.
The fact he was more lucid when he committed the crimes than he is now is simply an inconvenient truth. Apparently, not worthy of courtroom discussion, or jury debate. Case closed.
Still, for some unexplained reason, why isn’t Joe sufficiently alert to stand trial, but he’s aware enough of his surroundings to run for President again?
How will Joe respond to that question – if asked?
Additionally, what legitimate figures can Joe cite to substantiate his claim prices for goods and services are no longer rising and inflation is under control? A trip to the local Walmart or Chevron station will quickly dispel that contrived theory.
His ballyhooed “Bidenomics” solution has turned into an absolute farce.
Since he insists “The border is secure,” it will be interesting to hear how he explains the presence of an additional eight million illegal migrants currently roaming around the country. If they didn’t unlawfully enter, then how did they get here?
Finally, I’d like to hear why Joe, and his DOJ, are the first administration to indict – and prosecute – a former President and current leading Republican candidate for President. This boneheaded blunder has never previously happened in the 250-year history of the country. Until #46 arrived on the scene.
A current President overseeing the indictment of a former President – three years after he left office and one year before the next election – is a slimy political trick only Joe Biden could imagine. Or more appropriately, his handlers conjured up.
If these few questions are asked by the two debate moderators, and Joe and Donald are given sufficient time to explain their positions, then the CNN 2024 Presidential Debates should be over before the first scheduled commercial.
On the other hand, if the meeting devolves into a left-leaning, 3-on-1 name-calling tirade against Trump, the public will instantly see how phony and contrived the program became. The “Do whatever it takes to vilify Trump” script will – like the rest of the Dems’ stunts – backfire, and further strengthen his lead in the polls.
As Trump has reminded us “The Democrats are going to indict me all the way to the White House.” This is Trump’s way of suggesting Joe – and his cronies – should get ready to expect the impending arrival of the “Law of Adverse Consequences.” Like a runaway train, it may be rolling its way in November.
He’s got a point. Besides, I’m positive Trump can hold his own against three liberals. Actually, I sort of feel sorry for them. For whatever reason, their brain fog never seems to lift.
Either way, after the show the two contestants can shake hands, and wish each other good luck, and Joe will slowly be led out of the studio while Donald hurries back to court.
The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author.
