It appears that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) might have skipped a few crucial calendar checks before setting their big party date. The DNC, in a move that defies common sense, scheduled its nominating convention for a date *after* the deadline by which they need to confirm their presidential and vice-presidential nominees in certain states. Oops.
Now, you might be asking, “How big of a deal is this really?” Well, strap in, because it’s a doozy. Alabama and Ohio—two states not exactly known as Democratic strongholds—are the scenes of this political comedy of errors. These states require the DNC to confirm their nominees by August 15, but the DNC, in a stroke of unmatched brilliance, set their convention for August 19. That’s like planning to show up for a flight four days after it’s taken off. Good luck with that.
What’s at stake here? Only a trivial matter of 26 Electoral College votes. Now, in the grand scheme of things, given the electoral map, some might shrug and say, “Well, Biden wasn’t going to win Alabama or Ohio anyway.” But that’s not the point, is it? This isn’t just about whether Biden can snag these states from the GOP’s firm grip. It’s about competence, or rather, the glaring lack thereof.
The response from Team Biden? Essentially, “Move along, nothing to see here.” One spokesperson, in a display of optimism that borders on delusion, assured everyone that Joe Biden will be on the ballot in all 50 states. Meanwhile, state officials in Alabama are scratching their heads, pointing out that, under state law, there’s no “provisional certification” magic wand they can wave to make this problem disappear.
Let’s not forget the cherry on top of this mess: four states—Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Massachusetts—decided to just go ahead and put Biden as the sole Democrat on their primary ballots. Because who needs choice, right? Democracy in action, folks.
We can only shake our heads and chuckle at the spectacle. But let’s also use this as fuel to our fire, a reminder of why staying engaged, informed, and ready to vote is more important than ever. After all, if the other side can’t even manage a calendar, how can they be trusted to manage a country?
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