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Is it at all possible that Navy’s mom wanted to keep the press out of her daughter’s life during litigation & the President was honoring their wishes? Maybe he has had contact but since it’s none of our business, we all weren’t informed? How do you even know the little girl wants to hang with grandpa? Seems we’re always trying to paint everybody a rosy family portrait from our nostalgic childhoods. Let this family find its own way.

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Jul 31, 2023
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Exactly. Should’ve said “imaginary childhoods.”

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Has anyone ever been in a child support or related legal battle? You don't comment until everything is signed and sealed. It is painful. It is arduous. Once settled, you wait for guidance from the people involved -- hear the mother and father of Navy -- just as Jill and Joe Biden did. Joe Biden has shown over decades his commitment to his family. We have no reason to think he was shirking here. I have no doubt the whole family will embrace Navy as her parents feel will work best for her. Her mother may decide the political limelight isn't in Navy's best interest after all. That isn't Jill and Joe's decision, even moving forward.

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Is there any chance that you can put this story to bed?

Can we leave this situation well enough alone?

In this article, I will agree with you on two things:

1--"At root, this story is about a 4 year old little girl who is utterly blameless in the chaos her parents have created around her." (I totally agree with you there.)

2--"If she’s like all other 4 year olds I’ve ever met, she almost certainly doesn’t even care that her grandfather is the president." (Again, I totally agree with you there.)

3--"She just wants to have some sort of relationship with him."(I sincerely doubt that. Using your standard, she's 4 years old. From a cognitive point of view, the concept of relationship/grandfather hasn't kicked in.)

Can we all please give this family a break, and allow them some privacy in this matter?

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Would Ron DeSantis like oppo folks to go through the history of everyone in his family and he be made to answer for them?

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He didn't even mention his sister's death in his new book, which is...odd

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That’s the sort of thing that would bother me is to bring people’s families into it and it doesn’t bother these Republicans a bit.

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Actually, I’m sure he’s from a long line of saints.

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Wow, as much as I like some of Chris’ writing, that footnote is the kind of thing that will keep me from being a paid subscriber.

I feel like relegating to a footnote the perspective that polling may have driven Mr Biden’s move here shows a willingness on Chris’ part to present a bias without really owning it.

Make it part of the story Chris. A bit “sneaky” otherwise. IMHO

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Scott Jennings is a smug, jerk. I'm no fan of Hunter, but I hope the family can function in ways best for Navy.

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I absolutely agree with your last sentence. That little girl should know her family.

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There is always 2 sides to the story. Sadly, a little girl is caught in the middle. However, due to the circumstances, it may have not been the wisest of Joe Biden to comment. He needs to be mindful of all involved. I never doubted Joe Bidens commitment to his family.

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I notice the wisest opinions were written by women.

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President’s behavior sets an example for the country… yes!

So what does that say about all the folks who still strongly support Trump?!

I’d bet they’d say they wouldn’t support Trump-like behavior in a family member. Which, to me, makes them incredible hypocrites.

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I sure hope it all turns out the way you think it should.

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Agree 100%. I’m pleased (and relieved) that Joe finally did the right thing in acknowledging his 7th grandchild. And I also feel sorry for him, because he obviously loves his son, who is just as obviously a horrible sleazeball.

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::gets the popcorn for the comments section::

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I hope it was a small bucket of popcorn!

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