Although Americans may not know about the finer points of public policy, they do know what it looks like when age starts to take its toll.
Our political decision-making processes are designed to make sure popular passions don’t overpower reason with demagoguery, but none of that is happening.say that in private McConnell seems like his old self. Moreover, as high-powered as McConnell is, the job isn’t as demanding as being president, never mind running for president. It seems Republicans are comfortable with a wait-and-see approach to McConnell’s health. But the consequences of McConnell’s fall raise the stakes for Biden.
Constitutionally, McConnell is merely one important player among 100 senators and 535 legislators. Meanwhile, Biden commands the entire executive branch.And while I think the elevation of the president to a quasi-monarchical figure who “runs” the country and therefore needsThe White House knows this, which is why so much of their spin on the age issue falls flat.
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