Opinion: The Positive Aspect Of Biden’s Candidacy l Meir Bergman

Ever since former Vice President Joe Biden announced his presidential run, he has enjoyed consistent and comfortable leads in the polls over his opponents also vying for the Democratic nomination, as well as in head-to-head 2020 matchups versus Donald Trump.

Biden has been entrenched in Washington politics for decades, and he is without question a part of the “swamp” that President Trump often blames for the dysfunctional political climate in the United States. Biden has changed and vacillated on positions numerous times during his political career, with those changes usually aligning him in the direction of political winds rather than actual changes in his personal beliefs. He is in many ways everything that Americans hate about their elected officials, and especially those spending years in the cesspool that is Washington, DC.

There is good reason to believe that a President Biden will support policies that are detrimental to the United States and will further erode the morals and values of American culture. In recent weeks, under pressure from liberals in the Democratic Party, Biden has swung further left than he has ever in his political career, most notably on the topic of abortion, in an attempt to placate young voters who are hesitant to nominate him, and it is likely that a leftward trend will continue.

But there is at least one aspect of Biden’s candidacy that even conservatives should embrace. Throughout his years in the US Senate, Biden has shown a willingness, even an eagerness, to work with Republicans on issues of mutual importance. Even now, as Democrats froth at the mouth with hatred for Republicans and conservative values, Biden has continued to argue that Republicans are good people and deserve to have their voices and ideas heard, regardless of the party of the president.

A politician who supports building bridges between parties is a rarity in today’s hyper-partisan political climate. But such politicians are needed to keep the peace and maintain at least a facade of bipartisanship in Washington’s halls of power. A Democratic nominee who wants to work with Republicans and refuses to call GOP lawmakers names, would be a tremendous positive for the country.

 

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Mordekhai
7 years ago

I would never vote for Biden… He is most hated to Jewish community and he tried as Senate to take all money away from Israel. I would not vote any Democrats this coming election.. Can you see what they are doing to us… Taxes Taxes……They destroying our vacation and food prices… They don’t care about anything beside Liberals… Think about it…

JoeReader
7 years ago

Ridiculous article! All the negatives stated about Biden are true. But saying he will work with republicans is a good thing? Work with republicans on what???

Mordekhai
7 years ago

I would never trust Democrats again after all bad thing with economic and social problems. They want you to believe them after the Obama administration had been terrible with Economic. Don’t trust Democrats anymore vote for Trump 2020 again he is good for Israel and economy…..

Dave
7 years ago

Rubbish. Biden is part of evil obumer harasha.
And all dems are the same, their anti American anti religion and anti Israel.

Jimmy
7 years ago

The 2016 election was most entertaining. Biden is no Hillary, but he’s funny too. I hope he runs.

Been There
7 years ago

Great article. Thanks for publishing. Looking forward to a President that will get something done.

Justsayin....
Reply to  Been There
7 years ago

You already have one. he has accomplished more than any other President even with the Democrats blocking his every move.
Just so you know this President has not had all his cabinet positions filled 2 1/2 years after his victory thanks to the Democrats blocking them.

Citizen
Reply to  Justsayin....
7 years ago

That is simply not true. The republicans held the house and senate prior to the 2018 election. He could have had anyone he wanted confirmed. They have not made the proper nominations.