Debate Night Watch Party was held on June 27 at the Polish Club. It was a great event attended by about 25 people including members from Topsfield, Middleton and Peabody. It provided an opportunity for us to discuss what we are doing and plan to work together going forward.
Thanks to Liz Brennan for recommending to do this event and for her effort planning the event and preparing the room.
It was a great time and then the debate started…. Joe Biden needed to do one thing which was to show that he was up to the task and in my view, failed miserably. After the state of the union and his week in Europe at D-Day, this was totally unexpected by me. He looked tired, his answers were low and slow. Trump lied non stop for 90 minutes presenting many opportunities to be shown for what he is and Biden missed every time.
I am a “Joe Biden guy”. I supported him in his unsuccessful runs and volunteered on the day he announced his candidacy for 2020. I spent time in NH. It was heartbreaking to watch this debate for me because of its importance and for his inability to rise to the occasion against the greatest threat to our democracy.
I asked myself how can I knock on doors and respond to the statement that he’s too old and not up to the job due to his age. and I no longer have an answer. Joe Biden is a hero. He rescued us from COVID and from Donald Trump. It pains me greatly but, in my view, for the sake of the country I think that Joe Biden needs to consider stepping down. Once the impact of this debate wears off maybe I will come back to Joe but today I think we need to consider this action.
Photos courtesy of Julie Curtis
