• Lauchs@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    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.

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      9 months ago

      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?

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        9 months ago

        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.

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          9 months ago

          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.

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            9 months ago

            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.

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              9 months ago

              It’s not the media, it is an overwhelming majority of Americans that are concerned.

              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.