Biden trumps the debates

Plus: Further thoughts on my new book

I’m struck by the parallels between Joe Biden’s decision to arrange the 2024 Presidential debates on his terms and what Stephen Harper did in 2015. Because I wish Biden well in the coming U.S. presidential election, I’m glad I didn’t complain about Harper in 2015.

Both leaders were working to maximize their advantage. They would have been reckless to do anything else. Today’s a good time to remind ourselves that decisions about whether to participate in leaders’ debates are inherently political decisions. You should expect to see more such decisions as a Canadian election nears.