What we learned about the presidency, about this president, and about the press in Biden's latest Town Hall. One contrast: the press asks about the 'how' of politics; the public asks about the 'what' of governance.
This is the most thoughtful – and thought provoking – analysis of the Townhall I have seen anywhere in the media in the last few days. Even CNN’s wrap afterwards was just a bunch of pundits bloviating about their pre-determined conclusions.
It is obvious your years on the other side of the fence in the Carter White House have given you a unique perspective on the presidency. I have a long wondered why it aged holders of the office so markedly in a mere eight years; you’ve answered that question admirably.
It was entirely predictable that Biden critics would jump on his one stumble, which wasn't really a stumble at all, but more like a verbal tic. The word “commitment” is wide open to multiple interpretations, but the press corps chose the worst possible one.
Thanks for this enlightening behind-the-scenes account.
The president says we defend Taiwan, and immediately the White House says policy has not changed. How confusing. Maybe even strategically ambiguous.
This is the most thoughtful – and thought provoking – analysis of the Townhall I have seen anywhere in the media in the last few days. Even CNN’s wrap afterwards was just a bunch of pundits bloviating about their pre-determined conclusions.
It is obvious your years on the other side of the fence in the Carter White House have given you a unique perspective on the presidency. I have a long wondered why it aged holders of the office so markedly in a mere eight years; you’ve answered that question admirably.
It was entirely predictable that Biden critics would jump on his one stumble, which wasn't really a stumble at all, but more like a verbal tic. The word “commitment” is wide open to multiple interpretations, but the press corps chose the worst possible one.
Thanks for this enlightening behind-the-scenes account.