TOTI: Return of the Coconut
Just as it started to seem like Democrats might fall into line behind Biden, the President and his team woke up to some bad news this morning.
First, Nancy Pelosi went on Biden’s favorite show to tell Biden that actually, no, he hasn’t made a decision yet.
A few hours later, the Times dropped an op-ed from George Clooney, who co-hosted the now notorious fundraiser for Biden several weeks ago:
The Biden camp responded with all the maturity and grace they have demonstrated since the debate:
Back in DC, the cracks in the dam that appeared to be patched up were once again breaking:
So we’ll see what tomorrow brings.
Jokes and memes aside, the only seem that seems certain now is that we have no idea what the next few days hold. Both sides of this debate are, probably justifiably, accusing the other of being Sorkin-brained. And ultimately, this all comes down to the ego, ambition, courage, righteousness of one 81-year-old guy. A guy who has remained stubbornly consistent in his inconsistencies throughout his 50+ years in politics! What a moment.
Now seems like as good a time as any to introduce you all to Jack Schlossberg, son of Caroline Kennedy and the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy. More relevantly, he’s the internet’s latest himbo. I could dedicate a whole TOTI to his Instagram (@jackuno — can’t embed Instagram on Medium!) stories, but this condensed version will have to do.
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He first came to my attention with this deranged? iconic? rant rejecting restaurants as a concept.
These days, he’s mostly known for his Instagram account, where he both comments on politics (mostly in the form of various characters) and, well, this:
Today, Vogue announced he’ll be a new political correspondent for the magazine:
🎶 but daddy I love him 🎶
In municipal politics news, New York City is finally entering the 20th century when it comes to waste management:
And, now, your moment of Zen:
