The Debrief: An occasional series offering a reporter’s insights
Following Bill Clinton’s first inaugural address, Joe Biden had a few thoughts about how Clinton did. “This guy really does represent a whole new generation of leadership, and he made that clear,” he told CNN.
Four years earlier, Biden had assessed George H.W. Bush’s inaugural address, saying the 1989 speech “makes you proud, proud that you are an American.”
Ronald Reagan in 1985? “A brilliant speech,” in Biden’s view. Continue reading.