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Beware of this Summer’s New Democratically-Transmitted Disease
Joe Biden just gave one of the most important speeches in the annals of our democracy. Yes, it is on par with George Washington’s farewell address; in my opinion, it was that good and fundamentally important to the preservation of our system of government and a bulwark against the rising tide of MAGA fascism.
The upcoming election will be a defining moment in our history. If Kamala Harris manages to defeat Trump in November, Joe Biden’s decision to pass the torch will be immortalized in history. However, if Trump secures another term, Biden’s speech will fade into obscurity, and he will be judged for his decision to run for a second term.
Is Kamala Harris our best choice? Maybe not, but at this moment, she is, and all Democrats should set aside any misgivings and treat our vice president as if they were “our favorite choice.” I would love to have seen Gretchen Whitmer, but that will not happen, so now I will look past any of Ms. Harris’ faults and regard her as my preferred candidate. The enthusiasm, even giddiness, for Kamala Harris’s candidacy has our spirits to a level not seen since Hillary Clinton was running against Trump in 2016.
