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Biden’s also presided over an administration that’s scandal-free. The only so-called Biden “scandals” in the last four years are those manufactured by House Republicans, all of which collapsed for lack of evidence.

Donald Trump, on the other hand, accomplished very little as president, other than a massive tax cut for the wealthiest of Americans. He brags about delivering the strongest economy ever, but that’s not the case. According to FactCheck.org, America lost 7.8 million jobs under Donald Trump, the market tanked, and unemployment soared to 11.1 percent.

Plus, far from being “scandal-free,” Donald Trump’s a walking crime spree. He’s the first former president to be charged with a crime, and the first to be tried in a court of law. He’s already been found liable for sexual abuse in the E. Jean Carroll case and ordered to pay a$5 million dollar judgment. When he continued to defame her, Carroll sued Trump again and was awarded an additional $83.3 million in damages. He’s already been found guilty of massive financial fraud in New York and ordered to pay another $450 million. Plus, Trump faces 91 felony charges in four more criminal trials this summer that could make him a convicted felon or put him behind bars.

Then, of course, there’s the age issue. Which cuts both ways. Biden’s 81, and looks like it, but his mind’s still sharp. Trump, 77, looks younger, but makes multiple mental blunders in every speech. Neither’s a spring chicken. Age alone won’t decide this race.

Bottom line. Heading into the general election, Democrats have a clear advantage and an important imperative: Stop whining about Joe Biden and start defending him. Stop beating up on Joe Biden, and start beating up on Donald Trump.

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(Bill Press is host of The BillPressPod, and author of 10 books, including: “From the Left: My Life in the Crossfire.” His email address is: bill@billpress.com. Readers may also follow him on Twitter @billpresspod.)

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