Biden Calls Trump’s Handling Of Coronavirus ‘Almost Criminal’ | Talking Points Memo

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden called President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic “almost criminal” at a Friday town hall.


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There is plenty to prosecute once you are elected, Joe. Don’t be reticent.

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Almost criminal? Donnie must be slipping.

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The difference between Joe Biden and Donald Trump could not be clearer. Joe has human emotions and cares for our country and us. Trump is only interested in Trump. He is incapable of real compassion and thoughtful policy proposals.

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Just wait until CoronaFest in Jacksonville.

I’m anticipating a spate of late night TV ads featuring attorneys promising millions if you were infected with COVID-45 in a mass (hysteria) gathering.

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I almost completely agree.

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I can’t wait until they debate.

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The trump crime family is insulted. Almost criminal?
donnie: “hold my burder”

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''Trump is holding a rally in Tulsa in June, for which all prospective attendees had to sign a waiver promising not to sue the President if they catch the disease. ‘’

Here’s the waiver–
“By clicking register below, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending the Rally, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; BOK Center; ASM Global; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.”

The President isn’t mentioned.

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Now say he positively stood in the way of taking sane measures that other countries with sane leadership took to extremely good effect. (Looking enviously at you, New Zealand and South Korea.) And say why—because in his profound maladjustment he believed everything would be fine if he pretended to himself it would be, and he wouldn’t have to have any economic consequences or embarrassment from admitting that the country actually had a problem to deal with.

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I wish he’d simply said criminal. No modifier.

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Well, it’s like “Obamagate,” where Donnie couldn’t name an actual crime. We never made a law against incredibly bad presidents sitting with their thumb up their butts as a pandemic bore down on us.

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And we don’t know exactly what happened with Jared and the PPE and other supplies but I bet when we find out, it will be criminal.

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joe’s new to this politics stuff. Give him time, he’ll figure it out.

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Speaking of almost criminal…

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Trump is only interested in Trump. He is incapable of real compassion

He has no soul, hates truth, has no class, no honor, no conscience.

(My spelling sucks today.)

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Just stop
Stop and think.
If any other Party or president (cough… democrat) stood idly by and were out campaigning and golfing while 2000 Americans a day were dying , and the total was going to hit 150.000 buy the 4th what do you think the reaction of the MSM and the Republicans would be
I don’t have to tell you
The Republicans who do the walk of silence while Trump goes off the rails are beyond contemptible
There is no adequate way to express the anger and hate I feel for those people
I hope there is a 10th’ circle of hell awaiting them for the suffering they have created

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I think a case could be made for criminally negligent mass homicide.

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Similarly, I doubt that Mnuchin’s disbursements will be able to withstand much scrutiny.

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O my god do I want to know about that too. You are so not kidding.

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