Are we ready for a Biden Administration?

In most uncertain times, bold, direct action is needed both from the government and the citizenry.

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“Push Biden Left” folks, this is your time. I’m not saying this to troll anyone; I’m saying it because it’s absolutely vital due to the dire situation the country is in. This is a time of great opportunity but also of great danger. From the coronavirus pandemic to the rise of white supremacist vigilantism (and the state-sanctioned white supremacists masquerading as law enforcement), there’s much to deal with. I don’t believe that Biden is up to the task due to his 47-year political career that began with pro-segregation and ended with warmongering and Wall Street deregulation. However, Biden’s presidency will not be about him; it’ll be about us.

Biden’s 3-tiers

I believe we can use three past presidential administrations to make plausible projections for a Joe Biden presidency — Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ), Barack Obama, and George W. Bush:

1. The Best case scenario: The LBJ model.

LBJ hosting MLK for a meeting in the White House. I do not own the rights to this image.

Biden and Johnson have many similarities. Both of them were Vice Presidents to charismatic, youthful, and charming Presidents before…