The Pandemic Won Biden The White House. Now It’s Costing Him | Opinion

The Pandemic Won Biden The White House. Now It’s Costing Him | Opinion

A year ago, elected Democrats could have foreseen that 2021 would bring some unexpected challenges. But after spending 2020 blaming Donald Trump for the pandemic and running as the party that listened to "the science," few of Biden's supporters, flushed with the thrill of ousting Trump from the White House, were prepared for the current state of affairs.

Though Democrats are still doing their best to blame the country's problems on the previous president, Republicans and the unvaccinated, they are now being reminded of a basic political truth. Incumbent presidents can take credit for the sunshine but must also shoulder the blame for rain.

Hometown 🏑

Hometown 🏑

It seems like a lot of small town businesses in Central New York State and probably other places use the term hometown in their name. I guess living in the suburbs temporarily, with only a somewhat vague idea about where I want to live in the future, I’ve never really had a place to call home, and I certainly don’t have hometown pride.

But it must at some level be nice to have a place to call home, a community to be proud of. A place where you cherish your neighbors and friends, a place still not completely dominated by the anonymous big box stores that dot the freeway interchanges. 

December 23, 2021 – Looking Ahead This Week

Cold but clear morning. πŸŒ… 

I am going to take camp down in a bit then I think explore Glimmerglass before heading home. I could stay one more night but I think I’d rather head home while the sun is shining as I think the snow may stick around for a while on the roads tomorrow morning. It’s been a nice three nights in the woods and I want to see family on Christmas Eve. 

Today.
Cold !

Slight Chance of Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny.

Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

26 degrees , 6 max wind chill, 4:31
sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
December 17th.

Snow is likely

Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Cloudy.

South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

and

22 degrees , 7:30
sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
December 22nd.

Chance of Snow then Partly Sunny

A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy.

South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

and

36 degrees , 4:32
sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
November 23rd.

Chance of Wintry Mix then Wintry Mix

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 5am, then rain and freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. Low around 29. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

and

29 degrees , 7:30
sunrise.
Christmas Day.
Feels like …
December 18th.

Rain is likely

Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy.

South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

and

37 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
November 17th.

Chance of Rain/Snow

A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

31 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
January 5th.

Chance of Wintry Mix then Chance of Snow

A chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of snow between 9am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

33 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
December 17th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Snow

A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

22 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
January 5th.

Chance of Snow

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

33 degrees , 4:34
sunset.
Monday Night.
Feels like …
December 14th.

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy.

 

and

23 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Tuesday.
Feels like …
December 18th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Rain/Snow

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

37 degrees , 4:35
sunset.
Tuesday Night.
Feels like …
November 30th.

Chance of Snow

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

27 degrees , 7:31
sunrise.
Wednesday.
Feels like …
December 6th.

Chance of Rain/Snow then Chance of Rain

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

41 degrees , 4:35
sunset.

Ferry Now, Bridge Later