People have used the Kennedy Bay of Pigs analogy where he took full responsibility, and actually his poll numbers recovered, because that's what Americans want. They want leaders who take responsibility.
Adam Kinzinger: “People have used the Kennedy Bay of Pigs analogy where he took full responsibility, and actually his poll numbers…”
On the recordAugust 26, 2021
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Kinzinger compares Biden's situation to Kennedy's handling of the Bay of Pigs, emphasizing the need for leadership accountability.
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