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Donald Trump's favorite past president is Andrew Jackson, undoubtedly because they share some similarities. Jackson was a populist who lost an election to a well-entrenched politician, John Quincy Adams. Four years later, the General roared back, using a bombastic style to portray Adams as an effete snob. Or something. Jackson had different attack lines every day.
Andrew also took insults personally, as Trump does. In fact, Jackson was a duelist, actually shooting people who insulted him or his wife, Rachel.
In addition, Old Hickory used profanity all the time. While being eulogized, Jackson's favorite parrot, Poll, had to be removed from the funeral service when the bird started loudly cursing. For a very funny chronicling of this, please check out "Confronting the Presidents".
We don't know who Kamala Harris' favorite president is, but I'm betting he was raised in a middle-class home. I've researched the Vice President's statements on American history but found nothing. If she has a role model, it would be interesting to know.
The only White House statement I can find from her is, "I'm not Joe Biden."
One of the few things Kamala has in common with Donald Trump.
Political people should understand U.S. history so achievements, as well as mistakes, can be part of a vision to help this country. We know Trump admired the strong-minded, sometimes brutal Jackson.
But we have no clue who Kamala respects.
See you for the No Spin News tonight.
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