23 August 2020

Threading the Needle

Fortunately for Jill Biden and Joe’s political handlers, COVID has played right into their hands, requiring limited exposure to crowds, a controlled schedule, and scaled-back social interactions. But lurking behind those senior moment-y, Joe Biden-y gaffes is his inability to function independently for a full day at peak performance.

Of course they don’t want a normal campaign season. They just need to get Joe to the finish line and, if they’re lucky, over it.