The Two Faces of Joe Biden

US News & World Report ^ | January 20, 2023 | By Susan Milligan

[Oldeconomybuyer]

President Joe Biden says he's willing to work with GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, issuing a formal statement to congratulate him. He had Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell with him in McConnell's home state of Kentucky earlier this month as the two political foes touted the work being done because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.

That's been a typical approach for Biden, who continues to insist – despite deep partisan divisions across the country and in Washington – that the two parties can go back to the traditions of an earlier era, such as when he was a senator, when lawmakers would squabble but ultimately compromise for the good of the country.

But since the electoral calendar moved into early presidential campaign season, Biden's darker, more politically aggressive side has emerged with a vengeance. He frequently slams "MAGA Republicans" and his spokesmen have slammed the McCarthy-led GOP's plans to "protect rich tax cheats" and cut funding for Social Security and Medicare.

From the dignified podium in the White House briefing room, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said House GOP leadership had "handed over the keys" to members who "have promoted violent rhetoric and conspiracy theories" and openly wondered what "secret deals" McCarthy had made with them to get their votes for speaker on the 15th ballot.

Voters are likely to see both sides of Biden as the 80-year-old president prepares for an expected announcement that he will run for reelection. Privately, Democrats say they don't expect Biden to be able to get much passed by Congress in the next two years.

That leaves Biden to do two somewhat contradictory things: remind Americans of the substantial list of accomplishments he racked up, often with bipartisan support, while also casting the House GOP in particular as the source of political evil.

[VinnieCCT]

Democrat control: We are not budging!!

Republican control: Let's work 'together'

[tet68]

That leaves Biden to do two somewhat contradictory things: remind Americans of the substantial list of accomplishments he racked up, often with bipartisan support, while also casting the House GOP in particular as the source of political evil.

This is normal for democrats as they don’t consider
them “contradictory” at all.

[Red Badger]

“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.”
― George Orwell, 1984

[knarf]

[Vigilanteman]

Currently true, but the useful idiot may be close to be being used up.

[Vaduz]

Amen to that and with branch offices around the world.

[cld51860]

“Substantial list of accomplishments.”

Oy vey.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I just looked up his "Accomplishments" at joebiden.com. I wanted to see what they say in their own words about their geezer dementia patient and his "accomplishments." Oy vey, indeed. They are all in one of these categories: 1) spent lots of money we don't have on useless things, 2) spent lots of money we don't have to buy votes, 3) meaningless "took action" claims. Conspicuously absent is anything about protecting our borders or protecting our nation.

1. Signed the Inflation Reduction Act
2. Improved health care for veterans
3. Signed the CHIPS and Science Act
4. Took historic action to address the gun violence epidemic
5. Restored American leadership on the world stage
6. Ended America’s longest war
7. Took action to address gender-based violence
8. Passed the American Rescue Plan
9. Biggest year of job growth in American history
10. Took action to combat COVID-19
11. Passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
12. Took action to combat the climate crisis and reduce emissions
13. Expanded health care to millions of Americans
14. Nominated and confirmed historic judicial nominees
15. Took big steps toward a future made in America

[SERKIT]

When Brandon and The Turdle meet with Kevin, are they trying to get him in on their China business or is Kevin also tainted with Chinese money? Otherwise, Kevin should say, “The friends of my enemy is my enemy, so GFY!”.

[cld51860]

Thanks for compiling that!