To the Editor,
I am ashamed and shocked at how doggedly the press is hounding President Joe Biden. If they had done the same amount and intensity toward the dishonest, manipulative Donald Trump, we wouldn’t be at this place.
President Biden had a somewhat shocking and very disappointing debate experience with Donald Trump. Period. Because some of the nonverbal and verbal messages from him seemed to be that of an aging individual, there was discussion of whether it was something to be considered in supporting him going forward. The ageism that has followed is sickening. He is 81. There are evolutions of the body and mind as we go through life. We don’t dismiss people and pigeonhole them when it develops. Or do we?!
Joe Biden is very bright, conscientious, deliberate and thoughtful in all that he says and does. He is a brilliant statesman and is a proven leader who has impacted the quality of life for millions, the stability of the economy, and our significance in the World.
I am considering switching to Independent as I am beyond disappointed and appalled how some of the Democrats are handling this. The press as well has jumped on blowing this out of proportion and not allowing it to settle down or find its own rhythm. Donations have been robust for Biden since the debate. The People are supporting him. The Press and some fickle or ageist politicians are not. Trump lost some Independents by his lying appearance at the debate. Let the People decide. It is too late to bring in another candidate and not enough time to introduce, get to know, and promote a new person on the scene.
If the Press and the Republican party had been as appalled and concerned about all the insanity and untruths coming from Donald Trump, I would consider this a process that many have to go through to air their trepidations. But it has been extremely one sided in terms of holding a candidate’s feet to the fire. Let the people decide. Report the news which is the actual information of what is happening or has happened without making and influencing the news.
Linda Jane Coleman
Manchester resident and Professor, Marketing and Decision Sciences, Salem State University
