But with polls showing him leaving with a low approval ratings, Biden also acknowledged political shortcomings.
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He added, Im not a very good huckster.
I mean, and that it wasnt a stupid thing for him to do.
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It helped him a lot.
And it undermined our ability to convince people that we were the ones that were getting this to them.
Let people know who was responsible for this happening.
But it just seems, I know it sounds so stupid to say it, almost bad taste.
Biden told ODonnell that the danger was that average Americans will find themselves without a champion.
I think everybody deserves just a shot, not a guarantee, just a shot.
As he has before, the president also said that he was concerned about how fragile democracy is.
Where unrelated to any particular leader.
He added that the thing that keeps it on track are the guardrails.
Theres a Supreme Court thats independent, but accountable.
There is a Congress that you speak your mind, but youre held accountable to basic standards.
Theres a presidency that says you have really limited powers.
I mean, youre the top dog, but you cant dictate everything.
And I dont know, they seem to just be chipping away at all those elements.
