A lot of commentators that I respect have pointed out that Biden ought to do more public events that would help to allay public doubts about his mental sharpness. The problem is, one can infer the reason that Biden is not doing them — namely that the White House comms team is rational and has inferred that the cost of doing them outweighs the benefits because Biden is too likely to come across poorly.
Biden has done fewer interviews than any recent president, and it’s not close. By this point in their presidencies, Barack Obama had given more than 400 interviews and Trump had given more than 300. Biden has given fewer than 100.
Mr. Biden has especially shunned interviews with major newspapers. Since taking office, he has not done a single interview with reporters from a major newspaper.
How much longer can they keep hiding him and covering for him?
I’m not convinced this is valid criticism as much as supposition.
It is a widely shared supposition, that’s literally the point of the article.
To sinplify: Trump may win because an overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old. Biden’s team has been unable to convince the public that he isn’t.
How much longer can they keep hiding him and covering for him?
He’s given plenty of speeches recently but they aren’t covered.
Even the non-rightwing press is being pushed into the RW talking points.
You might read the article a bit more carefully.
Silver is distinguishing unscripted speeches and/or interviews from scripted speeches, of which yes, there are many.
The question isn’t whether Biden can read from a script it’s whether he can respond off the cuff.
I’m not convinced this is valid criticism as much as supposition.
The guy is busy actually doing the job. He doesn’t nesc have time right now to fanny around giving leisurely interviews. Stuff is happening, you know?
It is a widely shared supposition, that’s literally the point of the article.
To sinplify: Trump may win because an overwhelming majority of Americans think Biden is too old. Biden’s team has been unable to convince the public that he isn’t.
Funny how even the lefty media keeps pushing this ‘too old’ vs ‘not as old’ thing rather than ‘experienced and honest’ vs ‘chaotic evil’.
It’s bullshit and sad how the Rightwing can shove their toxic crap into every crevice of the society.
It’s not the media, it is an overwhelming majority of Americans that are concerned.
Covering your eyes doesn’t actually keep away the boogeyman or reality.
And how do a majority of Americans from their views? I’m not a fan of blaming “the media” for things, but it’s undeniable that they have an impact.