In an op-ed for the New York Post, Dan McLaughlin captures the final indignity of Joe Biden's presidency as the Democratic National Committee buried his speech at the late hour of 11:28 p.m., a slot typically reserved for reruns of old sitcoms. "That wasn’t an accident," McLaughlin notes, pointing out that the Democrats deliberately lined up a parade of speakers to push Biden's speech as late as possible, ensuring minimal viewership. Biden's speech, which was meant to be a celebration of his presidency, instead came off as an angry and bitter recounting of old grievances. McLaughlin describes the scene as "the first night of the Democratic convention was losers night," featuring not only Biden but also Hillary Clinton, Kathy Hochul, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Biden’s tone was "shouty and glowering," as he clung to a prepared script, presumably to avoid going off the rails. The president's remarks focused heavily on his own record, with little mention of the party's actual nominee, Kamala Harris. When Biden did bring her up, it was only to tie her to his administration's achievements. "When I say we, I mean Kamala and me," Biden stressed, effectively binding Harris to his legacy, a move that may hinder her ability to distance herself from the current administration.In a particularly scathing section, McLaughlin highlights Biden's attempt to play his greatest hits, including a rehash of the Charlottesville incident and accusations against former President Trump. Biden claimed that Trump "emboldened" antisemitism, yet, as McLaughlin points out, "we saw how antisemites have safe harbors—literal encampments on college campuses, immune from the law—in Joe Biden’s America." The op-ed also calls out Biden’s hypocrisy in labeling Trump a "loser," a "liar," a "felon," and a "sucker" just days after Democratic leaders pledged not to engage in name-calling. McLaughlin doesn’t hold back in his critique of the administration’s handling of COVID-19, particularly the claim that the Biden-Harris administration "helped schools get back open"—a statement McLaughlin dismisses as a "bald-faced lie," noting that Biden sided with teachers unions in prolonging school closures despite scientific advice to the contrary. As the night wore on, it became clear why Democrats decided to "dump this guy," as McLaughlin puts it. The spectacle of Nancy Pelosi holding a "We Love Joe" sign in the front row, mere weeks after helping to force him off the ticket, was the final insult in a speech that underscored Biden’s diminished stature within his own party. --https://mxmnews.com/article/1697c5e7-2ac2-46e2-99d8-642d8fec8734
