President Biden in recent rallies has taken the gloves off in attacking un-American MAGA Republicans and their enablers, turning their referentially obscene "Let's Go Brandon" taunt around on them as "Dark Brandon." From his dismissive term for them as "Trumpies," to his observation that they're eager to take credit for popular bills that they voted against, he's sharpened his attack less than nine weeks before the mid-term elections. From the Associated Press:
"Biden’s increasingly stark warnings about Trump-fueled elements of the Republican Party are making up the core part of his midterm message, combined with repeated reminders to voters about recent Democratic accomplishments and a promise that democracy can still produce results for the American people. But it’s the blistering statements from Biden about his predecessor and adherents of the 'Make America Great Again' philosophy that have given many Democrats a bolt of fresh energy as they campaign to keep control of Congress. [snip]
Biden’s forceful campaign-year posture comes as Democrats are feeling more optimistic about the midterms, when the party controlling the White House has historically faced losses in Congress. A combination of legislative accomplishments, polarizing Republican candidates and voter fury stoked by the overturning of Roe vs. Wade have Democrats feeling they could see smaller losses in the House than initially anticipated, while retaining their barebones majority in the Senate." (our emphasis)
In an appearance in Cleveland yesterday to promote the benefits of the America Rescue Plan which provided $1.9 trillion in relief for businesses and individuals, and which passed with no Republican votes. NBC News had the story:
"'My Republican friends in Congress — not a single one of them voted for the rescue plan. I'm not going to embarrass any one of them, but I have here a list about how back in their districts, they're bragging about the rescue plan,' Biden said during his remarks at Cuyahoga Community College. 'I mean, some people have no shame,' he said with a laugh.
'But I'm happy they know that it benefited their constituents,' he added.
Biden held up a copy of the list as he spoke, but did not read it aloud. It had 13 names on it that were visible, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R.-N.C., and Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., brother of former Vice President Mike Pence." (our emphasis)
Biden mocked their hypocrisy in a quick imitation of them boasting to their constituents about something they didn't do:
Biden does an impression of Republicans trying to take credit for legislation they didn’t vote for lol pic.twitter.com/bx8vyJSgfV
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 8, 2022
We've been waiting for this combative, energized Biden to appear, and with no time to spare. Keep going after the shameless, "semi-fascist" Rethuglicans now that you have the wind in your sails.
