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Home Front: Politix
Gavin Newsom calls Biden's age a ‘gift' rather than a liability
2024-02-26
[Washington Examiner] Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) defended President Joe Biden despite growing concerns over his age and mental acuity, contending that the president’s seeking four more years to express his "age" and "wisdom" is a "gift."

The California governor dismissed concerns about Biden leading the Democratic Party’s ticket in November, arguing that the president’s tenure in the White House has been a "masterclass" and that he is "all in" for four more years, while on NBC News’s Meet the Press.

"We have American manufacturing coming back home, all because of Biden’s wisdom, because of his temperance, his capacity to lead in a bipartisan manner — which is an underrepresented point. So I have great confidence moving forward. So the answer is absolutely. All in, in terms of the next four years for Joe Biden," Newsom said.

Newsom also argued that the president has been successful "because of his age" and described him seeking another four-year term as a "gift" for the "American people."

"I’ve been out with him as you know, on the campaign trail — was just out in California — I’ve seen him up close. I’ve seen him from afar, but here’s my point. It’s because of his age that he’s been so successful. It’s because of the wisdom and the character that’s developed over the years," Newsom said, before listing off bills, such as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which Biden signed into law.

"So the opportunity to express that for four more years, what a gift it is for the American people, and as a Democrat, what it gets for me to make the case for the leader of our party, Joe Biden," he added.

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Posted by:Besoeker

#10  I am reminded, unfortunately, of the meme, "Brandon proves that the US Government doesn't need a president."

I hate the meme, not because its wrong, but disturbing.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2024-02-26 19:18  

#9  A gift that you open and immediately are ticked about.
Posted by: Super Hose   2024-02-26 14:44  

#8  I believe he just substituted 'gifted' with 'special needs'.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2024-02-26 11:01  

#7  I think Gavin meant to say “grift”
Posted by: Slenter Panda4300   2024-02-26 09:50  

#6  Yes, Gavin, if Biden wasn't a thieving, driveling twit, you would have to concentrate on trying to do your job instead of lobbying to fail upward.
Posted by: ed in texas   2024-02-26 09:26  

#5  Biden's "wisdom" in the bully pulpit deflects ridicule of lesser politicians who may even be more stupid.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2024-02-26 08:35  

#4  /\ ....'I wanna get this quote exactly right'

From the man who has gotten absolutely nothing 'right.'
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-02-26 05:48  

#3  Biden completely butchering lines from Lincoln's inaugural address - and then gets laughs when he jokes about his age after telling audience: 'I wanna get this quote exactly right'
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-02-26 05:45  

#2  NBC news host questions Gavin Newsom on whether its 'responsible' for Democrats to run President Biden
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-02-26 05:32  

#1  War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.
1984
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-02-26 05:20  

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