Trump takes the test!
Earlier today, Chris Wallace at Fox News asked the president about the cognitive test he took:
Trump wants American voters to be impressed that he could identify a picture of an elephant. pic.twitter.com/s4MWVR901Y
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 19, 2020
In response, NY Times columnist Paul Krugman references my favorite Marx Brothers film:
So, did the Marx Brothers administer Donald Trump's cognitive test? https://t.co/uVQ3HqT6jK
— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) July 19, 2020
The scary part of that Fox News interview
WALLACE: But can you give a, can you give a direct answer you will accept the election?
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 19, 2020
TRUMP: I have to see. Look, you – I have to see. No, I’m not going to just say yes. I’m not going to say no, and I didn’t last time either.
The President, however, is keeping busy
White House says @realDonaldTrump is working “around the clock” on the #coronavirus pandemic. Do they think voters are stupid? pic.twitter.com/CKcpiAYRZK
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) July 19, 2020
That was yesterday which was, according to Golf News Net the 277th time he has done so as President.
Off-topic, but I found this salute to John Lewis by the Lincoln Project* to be excellent
This November, Americans will have the opportunity to embody Lewis’ spirit, take up his mantle and carry on his enduring legacy by exercising their right to vote. pic.twitter.com/eJNwz9GFxi
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 19, 2020
*Note -- I know that some of the Republicans behind the Lincoln Project are not angels (see their role in the Iraq War, for example), but that doesn't mean that they can't put together an effective video that distances themselves from the man who now runs their party.
