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As Bret Stephens and other Chicken Littles are bleating about the ‘failed’ Biden presidency, Heather documents that Biden is in firm command and is most presidential. He is addressing the anti-Vaxers, the no maskers, and such jerkish governors as DeSantis and Abbott head on. After launching a flank speed vaccination program, the Delta virus and the non-vaxed have delayed a swift economic recovery.

Using his presidential powers, Biden is implementing a sweeping assault on those who who are dilly dalling about curbing the pandemic. While some Republican ‘leaders’ and others are playing a dog-in-the-manger game, President Biden is forcefully imposing a national policy that is positive, immediate, and should provide swift results. That is what I call effective presidential leadership. Ditto with his riposte to the unconstitutional Texas abortion laws.

I find it most refreshing to have a president who is honest, empathetic, and who is fully committed to pursuing what best serves a vast majority of Americans. Every month he is trumping his predecessor.

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Great comment! I kind of like how the right wing talks smack about President Biden being out of it. Let them keep underestimating him while he just does the work

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They aren't underestimating him - they're scared stiff.

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Great last sentence. Refreshed indeed.

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Discussions here in Ohio about whether or not mandating vax for companies with > 100 employees is legal. Consider this: It is a brilliant strategy. Gives businesses who want to enforce vaccination but fear pushback an out. "I would never force you to get vaccinated, but it's the law. You HAVE to get vax'd or we'll get fined so much, we'll have to close down."

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That's a pretty low bar.

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As Rachel Maddow said last night, when quoting various angry Repugs crying "he can't do that!" - Yes, he can."

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