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We Deserve An Honest Explanation From Joe Biden.
If he wants our vote, at the very least he should truthfully explain his record.
There are quite a few qualities encompassing America’s “Uncle Joe” Biden that stand out to me now that we’ve seen him return to the political arena. One quality in particular that is perfectly clear is his complete lack of any introspection, or the ability to reflect and consider just how his undeniably poor record has impacted average Americans.
Here’s the thing. If he was honest enough to acknowledge that his actions have had a direct negative impact on the people he expects to vote for him, then I would respect his candidacy a whole lot more. Let’s take a moment to consider the fact that Bill Clinton has said signing the 1994 crime bill is one of the biggest regrets of his entire political career. Yet Biden still defends it. In fact he goes even further. According to CNN:
“Asked about prison reform this week in New Hampshire, Biden brought up the crime bill. He told the audience member who asked about prison reform “you’ve been conditioned to say” that the 1994 legislation “is a bad bill.”’
So not only does he refuse to apologize for such a disastrous piece of legislation, he outright dismissed any criticism of it. Not only does that indicate a…
