“If you’re not pissing ’em off, you’re not doing it right” Joe Biden’s strongest performances pissed off Republicans big time. One was his September 1, 2022 speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. “On the Continued Battle for the Soul of the Nation” called out “MAGA Republicans” for their anti-American beliefs and behaviors. Did it turn the November 2022 red wave into a red ripple? Maybe. A second performance was Biden’s State of the Union speech on March 7. It was “Fiery Biden” (Washington Post). And “In-Your-Face Biden” (New York Times). Republicans were pissed. Viewers approved. Digby (March 8): Biden came out swinging and knocked the Republicans so far back on their heels that they had to completely abandon the image of him they’ve been building since 2020 — that he’s so old and feeble that he can’t even feed himself — and instead whimper like a bunch of little old ladies that he offensively aggressive. More than not looking feeble, Biden looked like a leader in command. Biden needs more of that. Yes, it is protocol to refrain from commenting on the Trump trial, but Biden’s “make my day” taunt about debating Trump is more snarky than dominating. Like it or not, many among the electorate measure their leaders by perception of strength. It’s a gut thing, not a head thing. Salon’s Chauncey DeVega interviews UC Berkeley professor M. Steven Fish on his book, “Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy’s Edge.” What crowds find attractive about Trump, a…