For those who do not know, “screw the pooch” comes from Tom Wolfe’s book, The Right Stuff, and means to commit a grievous, usually fatal, error. Joe Biden screwed the pooch by claiming that, if subpoenaed, he will refuse to testify in Trump’s* impeachment trial, as run by Bought Bitch Moscow Mitch.
Returning to the campaign trail after Christmas, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Friday stood by his comments that he would not comply with a subpoena to testify at President Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate.
In a meeting with the editorial board of The Des Moines Register, whose endorsement in the Iowa caucuses is coveted by presidential hopefuls, Mr. Biden argued that complying with a subpoena and testifying would essentially allow Mr. Trump to succeed in shifting attention onto Mr. Biden and away from the president’s own actions.
“The reason I wouldn’t is because it’s all designed to deal with Trump doing what he’s done his whole life: trying to take the focus off him,” Mr. Biden told the newspaper. “The issue is not what I did.”
“This is all about a diversion,” Mr. Biden added. “And we play his game all the time. He’s done it his whole career.”… [emphasis added]
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MSNBC has more.
Joe Biden Stands By Refusing To Testify In Trump Impeachment Trial
Here are the problems. First, by refusing to testify Biden would break the law. Second, refusing to testify gives the appearance that he has something to hide. Third, he is giving Bought Bitch Moscow Mitch an excuse to disallow all witnesses. Fourth, he would be doing exactly what Trump* is doing. How can a casual prospective voter tell the difference? Even though his reasons for wanting to refuse are spot on, this is NOT the behavior of a winning candidate.
That said, should Democrats be foolish enough to nominate Biden, I will support him 100%. Biden at his absolute worst is infinitely superior to Trump* at his absolute best.
RESIST!!
7 Responses to “Biden Screws the Pooch Again”
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The “conventional wisdom” of “centrist Democrats” generally scares me at least as much as, and sometimes more, than the insani-tea of Trumpublicans. I also will, of course, support the Democratic candidate no matter who it is. But I hope it is someone progressive. I fear we are bound to lose if it isn’t.
Yes, I agree with the problems that you wrote out….
Vote BLUE no matter who!!
Thanks! for post.
I also think he made a major error by saying that. If he did nothing wrong, he should testify if asked.
I don’t want him to be the nominee but will support whoever is chosen by the Convention delegates.
Why in the heck would he say that??? Sometimes I wonder if he’s losing it??
I also agree with your reasoning on why he shouldn’t of stated that.
He had better start paying attention to what he speaks out from now on, since we know that tRump is going to use it to his advantage.
I too will support whomever they Democrats nominate.
Thanks TomCat
I think I’ve said all I wanted to say on Biden in previous comments.
Biden as president would have two good things going for it; he’s not Trump and he’s a Democrat. But I hope Democrats have the sense to nominate someone who would really make a change like Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders.
Gaffes like this are pretty much baked-into-the-cake.
Not my 1st or 2ns choice – but WAY better than our current IMPotus.
Then again, there’s mold in my fridge that’s better than *Rump.
Thanks and Hugs to all.
After doubling down twice, he flip-flopped and said he would appear after all. Too late. The damage is already done.