There is a certain obligation on the part of the press secretary and the administration when they stand in front of a podium and they are talking not just to reporters but the American people to tell the truth.
Axelrod stressed the importance of truthfulness from the press secretary to the American public.
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I think he is one of the things about Joe Biden is he is very, very concerned about his place in history and where his legacy sits and whether people appreciate the things that have been accomplished over the last four years.
Joe Biden did a lot of very positive things. Some things, for example, the largest infrastructure bill since Eisenhower.
I think the political question is the political question. And I think, Jim, I don't think this helps Trump.
I think there's a lot of concern among Republican officeholders. Governor Pawlenty could speak more readily to this than me.
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