Former President Barack Obama begged and pleaded with social media influencers to use their accounts to promote President Joe Biden.
“We live in a cynical time,” Obama said, according to Axios. “Let’s face it: I think a lot of the people who watch you, listen to you, who are fans of you — a lot of times they feel turned off by the political discourse. I get it. You know, I frankly watch sports, mostly. Because it feels like everything is slash and burn.”
Because people are tired of politics. I’ve noticed Leslie’s space and nonpolitical posts receive a lot of traction.
Let me guess. They’re a nice break from politics, right? I find them a breath of fresh air.
“Joe Biden, you may not agree with everything he does,” Obama told them. “By the way, you didn’t agree with everything I did. And that’s OK. Because in a big, messy, complicated country like this, there are going to be disagreements.
Obama added: “But Joe Biden’s basic trajectory — what he believes in his core … nine times out of 10, he’s going to make decisions that accord with your core beliefs.”
Poll after poll has shown Biden losing ground with younger voters. The University of Chicago’s GenForward survey from May revealed 33% of those aged 18-26 backed Trump and 32% chose Biden.
However, 21% responded “someone else” for their choice.
“I need you guys to use your influence, and it doesn’t have to be boring. I don’t expect you to have a bunch of charts and graphs,” Obama continued. “I understand folks are swiping or scrolling, and you’ve got to use humor and you’ve got to use other things that are engaging people.”
The fundraiser ended with George Clooney and Julia Roberts wrapping their arms around Biden and Obama.
Gag me.
I am one of the few who did not find much of a problem with the viral video of Biden at the G7 Summit because he went over to talk to the skydivers.
But the video of Obama leading Biden off the stage at the fundraiser has become another example of Biden’s old age.
Biden froze. Obama had to grab Biden’s wrist and lead him off the stage.
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