Why hasn't Biden given a prime time address to the nation re: Roe?

[LonePirate]

Is he waiting for the actual decision to be issued? We need leadership from the top on this matter. This decision is unprecedented in our country’s history in that an illegitimate court is defying the will of the majority of Americans by taking away rights and defying the Constitution.

He needs to step up and speak to the American people about what is happening. He needs to show America what is on the line and what our future looks like. He needs to bring the fire and rally Americans to the cause. He needs to stop relying on tweets written and sent by his staff and stop letting his press secretary speak on his behalf. He needs to be front and center constantly on this issue and not go awol on it.

[uponit7771]

1. There's a guy on Nichole Wallace saying he'd go all in on rights, I prime time address would ....

... alert people on the issue.

[Raven123]

2. Don't know, but if were Joe, I would wait for the official decision.

He has spoken on the issue, though briefly. It would not serve a purpose to speak before the official decision. Frankly, I hope the temperature lowers just enough that folks pay attention to the January 6th committee hearings in June. Then crank up the GOTV machine and campaign hard.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. With a big issue it's wise to wait and gauge the fallout, and what the opposition will do

Allow it to build and solidify before jumping on the train

[LonePirate]

4. Nope. We need to stop letting Repubs frame the issue and then playing defense.

We need to go on offense and push the narrative in our direction.

[bucolic_frolic]

9. Rest assured Repubs are not in control of this issue and never will be

no matter how much Fundamental Sauce they throw at it

[leftstreet]

8. Then why have a vote today?

You're not wrong. It just doesn't make sense to force a vote, have it fail, then watch headlines that make the GOPers look strong for blocking it

[bucolic_frolic]

10. Makes you wonder if Manchin surprised them /nt

[LonePirate]

14. He did not surprise anyone. His anti-choice views have been public forever.

Everyone knew he was a No vote long before the actual vote was held.

[Ocelot II]

5. The decision isn't final. It might be issued as is, or revised; there might be

concurring opinions, and there will certainly be scathing dissents. Biden is a lawyer, and as such he knows how to analyze and comment on the decision when it becomes final. It would make little sense to comment before he knows all the possible ramifications of a final decision.

[Thrill]

6. Probably because he has so many other problems to deal with

Inflation, war, etc..

[leftstreet]

7. DURec

[hamsterjill]

11. As shitty as this sounds

He needs to show that America is just as important as Ukraine. How many times has Joe addressed the nation on Ukraine (and rightfully so). I believe he should show the same deference to American women.

[LonePirate]

15. Let Harris take point on Ukraine. Biden needs to focus on abortion and inflation.

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No other issues will matter in November. He needs to be a broken record due to speaking all day, every day on these issues. Give televised press interviews to every outlet imaginable. He should call into CNN and MSNBC like the last guy called into Faux.

Harris can handle and lead on everything else, including Ukraine and COVID.

[hamsterjill]

17. I like the way you think.

I’d like to see Harris take a meatier role, too. I don’t believe she’s being utilized as effectively as she could be.

[Mike Nelson]

12. Yes...

... I think he is waiting for an actual decision. A "first draft" was leaked, but there is no real decision.

[SoCalDavidS]

13. As Others Have Already Said, He's Waiting For An Official Decision

It would be stupid for him to give a major address at this point, when there is a chance, albeit small, that the final ruling will be different.

[LakeArenal]

16. Because that's what Repukes want.

Enmesh Biden in this and not focus on what’s going on this minute.

[Initech]

18. Because he would literally be the "all is well" guy from Animal House.