Journalist Jonathan Katz fact checked Katie Britt’s horrific rape story from her over-the-top rebuttal.
Despite all the drama, it turns out to be a story that happened 20 years ago - and not in the U.S. but in Mexico. It’s a story that was recounted in Congressional testimony in 2015.
Katie #Britt lied when she blamed this on Joe #Biden’s border policies and when she said it happened in the U.S. #SOTU
The big problem with the #Biden State of the Union speech was that instead of speaking to the whole country about the whole country, it focused on speaking to his own choir about himself and his reelection.
That’s why people are criticizing it as a campaign speech.
If you’re a Biden supporter, realize that the speech did not invite non-supporters, including independents, to join in his efforts. It appealed only to those already on board, which is not productive in terms of actually getting those efforts done.
In other words, if you’re in favor of what Biden was calling for, you too should be critical that this #SOTU won’t help get those things done.
The speech seemed focused on helping nobody… except Joe Biden’s personal reelection.
I strongly disagree with your stance. I've just watched it again.
This was one of the most inspiring presidential speeches I've ever heard. #Biden has a clear focus of the things he wants to accomplish and the many things he has in fact accomplished, in contrast to many other nations, e.g. leading the most successful rebound of any big country, in contrast to #China and many #EU countries.
...Party, which is rife with political infighting, and at the complete beg and call of #TFG, represented by the #MAGA wing of the party.
I would not even be able to count how many times he's used the word "bipartisan" w/o using writing utensils and I remember particularly well that he emphasized that the strong state of the Union is do to "You!" I.e. the #American people.
It became very clear that he is a masterful orator and that #TFG is the "sleepy"...
I have long been very confident about November 5, 2024 and President Biden's return to the White House for a second term. I've correctly predicted the outcome of the last two presidential elections, and at least a year in advance on both occasions (2016, 2020)
Last night, we witnessed a historic moment in political communication.
Katie Britt's kitchen speech will be remembered not for its eloquence or vision, but for its unnerving bouncing between TikTok tradwife and full-on fascist. And it's fair to say none of us will ever be able to move past the lack of blinking.
@indivisibleteam I especially liked their choice to film her in the kitchen from above the upper midriff, thus allowing the viewer the illusion that she must be barefoot and pregnant behind that countertop. #SOTUResponse#SOTU#SOTU24#SOTU2024
This was the only way that President Biden could have delivered this speech tonight. He wasn't kind or deferential. He was spirited, combative, hopeful and unwavering. Ever the optimist. I think the man does care. He must keep pushing for that ceasefire. 100.
The speech galvanized the country's spirit - and while every single thing wasn't mentioned especially the George Floyd Justice And Police Act etc (it should have been mentioned) - this speech by President Biden hit the mark in most respects.
Every motherfucker who watched that State Of The Union speech by President Biden must get their asses out there and VOTE this November. That speech tonight means NOTHING if your asses stay home this November 5. GET BUSY VOTING!
Amazing how many heads can be turned from awful policy by a single speech that most voters won’t even recall in November. I guess I just don’t understand people sometimes. #SOTU2024
We don't need 15 reporters (more?) per outlet doing sideline commentary on #SOTU2024. We need more journalists reporting independently on the realities of the issues that get aired in a speech like this, and explaining policy and governing in everyday terms (and on social platforms, broadcast and accessible summaries) so that when elections come around, people understand the stakes and choices. #USPol#journalism#2024Elections