I also think it is important that we distinguish idealistic goals and candidates from pragmatic goals and candidates.
Yes, I and many others would prefer the more progressive candidates and if I had my ideal scenario, I would be able to vote for a better candidate than Biden.
Technically I do have that option, but practically I don’t. If I evaluate my practical choices, which is what is done in all elections by most voters, then Biden is a great choice for president.
Having to choose the best practical option is what probably always happened in all elections ever. Unfortunately, it is exceedingly rare to have the option between the two best candidates of their age. Maybe the voters for the 2nd and 3rd president had this choice, but probably not.
I agree with most of that comment.
I also think it is important that we distinguish idealistic goals and candidates from pragmatic goals and candidates.
Yes, I and many others would prefer the more progressive candidates and if I had my ideal scenario, I would be able to vote for a better candidate than Biden.
Technically I do have that option, but practically I don’t. If I evaluate my practical choices, which is what is done in all elections by most voters, then Biden is a great choice for president.
Having to choose the best practical option is what probably always happened in all elections ever. Unfortunately, it is exceedingly rare to have the option between the two best candidates of their age. Maybe the voters for the 2nd and 3rd president had this choice, but probably not.