Staff Reports
Al Gore, that blast from the past with a penchant for awkward, recycled environmental rhetoric, has thrown a curveball into the political scene by proclaiming President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race a “selfless decision.” One has to wonder if this selfless shindig includes his often-missing-in-action environmental agenda along with a hefty dose of wishful thinking.
In the meantime, the Tennessee Democratic Party gathered in all its progressive glory, embracing Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for president like a long-lost cause. With the urgency of a group huddled around a campfire while their tent burns down, they assured each other that anything is better than facing the prospect of a second Trump term. They even voted unanimously—presumably while holding hands and singing Kumbaya.
Gore lavished praise on Biden, labeling him an “exceptional leader” and boasting about his role in significant climate legislation that, conveniently, hasn’t exactly translated into practical benefits for the average American. While he rambled on about vaccine rollouts and job growth, one must ask: what good are those jobs if the economy is spiraling and inflation is eating through paychecks faster than a raccoon in a garbage can?
Tennessee’s own Senator Marsha Blackburn wasted no time taking a firm stance, suggesting that if Biden’s too timid to face off against the GOP, he should hand in his resignation. Quite the bold strategy from someone being cheered on by the likes of Gore and Harris. It appears as though the Democrats are hedging their bets on a candidate whose viability is, let’s say, questionable at best. Rep. Tim Burchett added some levity to the saga while enjoying some pizza—because nothing says serious political commentary quite like a pepperoni pie shared amidst strife. His assertion that Democrats are betting on programs over personalities says volumes about their current predicament.
Karen Camper, the state’s Minority Leader who might want to check her dictionary for “leadership,” declared Biden’s resignation a significant moment in U.S. history. Who knew that handing the baton to Kamala Harris, whose greatest accomplishment thus far has been to perfect the art of word salad, could represent any sort of legacy? It’s almost poetic how the Democrats can turn a decision stemming from fear into a hallmark of progress.
Washington Examiner: Gore praises Biden, Tennessee electors support Harris https://t.co/7kNhSjyCUa
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Finally, Steve Cohen chimed in, claiming Biden has had the most impactful presidency since the days of Lyndon B. Johnson. One can only assume he’s mixing up “impactful” with “not entirely memorable” because if Biden’s presidency is akin to LBJ’s, the country might as well buckle up for a rough ride—minus the actual benefits and victories. The decision to endorse Harris encapsulates the Democrats’ love affair with identity politics, where experience seems to come second to representation.
In summary, the Democratic circus continues to entertain with its drama. Between Gore’s misplaced nostalgia, Tennessee Democrats scrambling to prop up their preferred candidates, and brave GOP lawmakers calling for accountability, it’s clear that the race ahead is as uncertain as ever. The question remains: how long can they keep this act going before the curtain falls?
