Staff Reports
Just when you thought the country was making progress, it turns out we’re in for a rerun of the same old show in the upcoming presidential election. It’s like Groundhog Day, only with politics.
President Joe Biden is already gearing up for the Democratic nomination, and former President Donald Trump looks like he’s set to grab the GOP nod. Despite his laundry list of legal troubles and two impeachments, Trump is still the man to beat for the Republican ticket. It’s like deja vu all over again.
The enthusiasm for this election matchup is about as thrilling as a trip to the doctor’s office. No one seems particularly jazzed about choosing between an 81-year-old Biden and a 77-year-old Trump, both of whom have their fair share of flaws. It’s like picking between Brussels sprouts and liver for dinner. Yuck.
According to a poll, a whopping 67% of voters wanted to see some fresh faces in the ring, but it looks like the same old cast of characters is here to stay. It’s like the sequel no one asked for.
The would-be challengers to Trump on the Republican side, like Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, tried to shake things up, but they couldn’t make a dent in Trump’s lead. It’s like trying to play a game of Red Rover with a brick wall.
Meanwhile, the list of Biden’s competitors wasn’t much to write home about, with spiritual guru Marianne Williamson and Rep. Dean Phillips failing to gain any traction. It’s like watching a little league team try to take on the major leagues.
The problem seems to lie in the primary process, which has given rise to an unchanging and unimpressive lineup of candidates. It’s like being stuck in a time loop, unable to break free from the same old routine.
Both parties seem content with their choices, with Trump solidifying his hold on the Republican Party and Biden morphing into whatever the Democratic Party needs him to be. It’s like a never-ending game of political dress-up.
In the end, it looks like we’re in for another round of the same old song and dance. It’s like history repeating itself, but without the fun costumes and catchy tunes.
