MSNBC’s Joy Reid draws extreme comparison, Joe Biden accused of projecting, and other news
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This commendation:
“[Biden’s record is] bringing us back together.”
— Biden campaign co-chair Chris Coons, Wednesday
Our response: What has Biden truly done to unify the country? Criticize Republican threats to democracy?
Spread falsehoods about a potential “bloodbath” if Trump loses?
Tweet, as he recently did, that Trump’s “a threat to . . . everything America stands for”?
If Biden has such a strong track record of bringing the nation together, why did he feel the need to issue a call to “lower the temperature in our politics” last weekend?
He can’t even unite his own party, with Democratic leaders urging him to end his reelection bid and his supporters pushing back.
This comparison:
“[Donald Trump’s] survival . . . is being conveyed . . . as a sign of strength. . . . [President Biden] has COVID. Should he be fine in a couple of days, doesn’t that convey exactly the same thing?”
— MSNBC’s Joy Reid, Wednesday
Our thoughts: Reid seems to be downplaying Biden’s potential weaknesses compared to Trump.
Biden’s had COVID twice and was vaxxed and boosted, so he must have some immunity.
Moreover, he’s taken Paxlovid and his symptoms are mild.
Trump, on the other hand, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.
This accusation:
“[Trump & Co.] want to prosecute political enemies.”
— President Biden, Tuesday
Our response: It seems like a case of projection. Democrats have filed numerous criminal cases against Trump, including a meritless civil case to bankrupt him.
Meanwhile, the Bidens have faced accusations of criminal activity. Yet Trump is committed to not prosecuting based on political differences.
Spot the difference:
“How Climate Change Is Making Tampons (and Lots of Other Stuff) More Expensive”
— NY Times, Feb. 28, 2023
vs.
“Cotton prices tumble as Brazil’s exports surge”
— The Financial Times, Monday
Our view: The NY Times attributed a rise in tampon prices to climate change, whereas the Financial Times reported that an increase in cotton production in Brazil has led to a drop in prices.
Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
