Source: Fox News
Summary
Democrats were criticized for omitting former President Bill Clinton from their Presidents’ Day message. The message included images of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Franklin Roosevelt, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. Republicans noticed the omission and responded with a tweet featuring Clinton and his wife Hillary. The DNC was asked if the omission was intentional, but did not respond. Republicans also posted a Presidents Day image featuring President Trump next to Abraham Lincoln.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Democrats’ message was a familiar ritual, but the omission of Clinton was a notable absence. The Republicans’ response was a predictable rejoinder. The use of images and tweets to commemorate Presidents’ Day has become a familiar routine. The absence of Clinton, however, drew attention to the complexities of his presidency. The mention of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the Whitewater controversy served as a reminder of the controversies that surrounded his time in office.
Author: Evan Null
