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Opinion: Why Jill Biden's trip in Eastern Europe matters
cnn ^ | May 6, 2022 | Julian Zelizer

Posted on 05/08/2022 3:28:53 PM PDT by MarvinStinson

This weekend, first lady Jill Biden is traveling in Eastern Europe, meeting with Ukrainian refugees, humanitarian aid workers and others impacted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

As the Biden administration continues to express its unwavering support for Ukraine's battle to preserve its independence, the first lady's trip is another opportunity to demonstrate America's commitment to Ukraine. It also will serve as an important reminder to all American and NATO allies that US commitment to Ukraine will extend well into the postwar period -- whenever that might be.

Jill Biden's first ladyship is a long way from cookie bake-offs and state dinners

This is not the first time that a first lady has played an important role in the nation's politics on a matter of international importance.

Michelle Obama was one of the most clear-eyed and vocal critics of Donald Trump's campaign in 2016, offering some of the most powerful speeches and commentary about the stakes that the nation faced with the prospect of him winning office. And at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, she tore into Trump as someone who was "clearly in over his head."

First ladies have played critical roles in policymaking deliberations. In 1993, President Bill Clinton named Hillary Clinton to be the head of the task force that designed his health care plan. Predictably, she became the vicious target of conservative attacks. Although the plan went down in defeat, Clinton's work helped put forth a new model of health care reform that became a foundation for the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: brandonmedia; jill; julianzelizer; thebrandonmedia; trip; xinn
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Low grade moron Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University.

His forthcoming book "The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment" will be full of leftwing insanity.

1 posted on 05/08/2022 3:28:53 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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Jill and mooch were useless embarassments


2 posted on 05/08/2022 3:31:08 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: MarvinStinson

Ugh what an f’n moron


3 posted on 05/08/2022 3:31:13 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: MarvinStinson

Getting ready to phase out the addled old man.

Behold, our first (unelected) female president!


4 posted on 05/08/2022 3:31:19 PM PDT by skeeter
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Opinion : it doesn’t matter


5 posted on 05/08/2022 3:31:31 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: MarvinStinson

I don’t seem to recall seeing Jill Biden’s name on the ballot.


6 posted on 05/08/2022 3:32:20 PM PDT by mkmensinger
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To: MarvinStinson

Typical CNN and Leftist media garbo.

There is no reason for the First Lady to be in Europe as it directly regards Ukraine. The logic of such is just utter garbo. Her being there will make no difference or matter to the overall calculus this idiotic and moronic inept Administration leading this country down, not a damn thing.


7 posted on 05/08/2022 3:32:58 PM PDT by cranked
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To: MarvinStinson

Little Julian looks about as bright has he sounds. I don’t know how in the hell Biden’s former babysitter can make any difference on what is going on in Ukraine. This guy is a real CNN dork. CNN Dorks Don’t Matter.


8 posted on 05/08/2022 3:34:27 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Don't blame me, I voted for President Trump. Let's Go Brandon! FJB!)
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To: MarvinStinson

Taking Hunter with her?


9 posted on 05/08/2022 3:35:40 PM PDT by Mark (Celebrities... is there anything they do not know? Homer Simpson)
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To: cranked
There is no reason for the First Lady to be in Europe as it directly regards Ukraine.

Of course there is! Somebody has to pick up those envelopes of cash.

10 posted on 05/08/2022 3:35:55 PM PDT by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: MarvinStinson

Jill Biden is married to Joe Biden...that, in itself, tells you that she is probably a moron, a criminal or a cheap whore...if not all three...the quintessential Democrat.


11 posted on 05/08/2022 3:36:58 PM PDT by RouxStir (No Peein' in the Gene Pool)
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To: MarvinStinson

Ooh good, CNN.


12 posted on 05/08/2022 3:42:08 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: JennysCool

Opps, my bad. Forgot that.


13 posted on 05/08/2022 3:48:15 PM PDT by cranked
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To: MarvinStinson
Michelle Obama was one of the most clear-eyed and vocal critics of Donald Trump's campaign in 2016, offering some of the most powerful speeches and commentary about the stakes that the nation faced with the prospect of him winning office.

It would've been hard for her to be more wrong.

President Bill Clinton named Hillary Clinton to be the head of the task force that designed his health care plan.... Although the plan went down in defeat

That's one helluva an understatement.

14 posted on 05/08/2022 3:53:46 PM PDT by libertylover (Our BIGGEST problem, by far, is that most of the media is hate & agenda driven, not truth driven.)
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To: MarvinStinson

Why Jill Biden’s trip in Eastern Europe matters: She brought the fuel-starved UA a 5 liter can of diesel. US troops get ketchup, UA troops get diesel.


15 posted on 05/08/2022 3:56:32 PM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: MarvinStinson
There was no mention of Melania Trump's solo trip to four countries in Africa.

The LAAP-dog media can't have the image of Trump visiting black children in Africa.

-PJ

16 posted on 05/08/2022 4:03:21 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: MarvinStinson

It matters because one can never have too much catsup.


17 posted on 05/08/2022 4:14:23 PM PDT by OpusatFR
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To: MarvinStinson
The commies are short handed this month due to all of them coming down with the KungFlu.
Dr. Jill was pressed into service and is functioning as the bagman for the Big Guy's 10% of the $33B he sent them last month.
Pelosi had to go get her cut last week.
BAU, just different gofers.
18 posted on 05/08/2022 4:22:04 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: mkmensinger

“I don’t seem to recall seeing Jill Biden’s name on the ballot.”

Nor confirmation hearings like a Secretary of State.


19 posted on 05/08/2022 4:31:36 PM PDT by alternatives? (The only reason to have an army is to defend your borders.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

“It also will serve as an important reminder to all American and NATO allies that US commitment to Ukraine will extend well into the postwar period.” Hey Julian. Wanna bet?


20 posted on 05/08/2022 4:33:07 PM PDT by Bookshelf
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