These planets are in apparent alignment from a single vantage point, Anon. True, from the earth they will appear to be close together along the same line of sight. However, in space their orbits are quite some distance from one another. Can you say how far apart - in miles, kilometers, or astronomical units - that these two bodies will be when in apparent conjunction as viewed from earth, please?
The left is running a scripted playbook planned on timing, not on-the-ground realities. This was put out now because the Chicom schedule said now is the time. The on-the-ground realities have failed to meet any of the Chicom milestones, but the players are forced to stick to the script.
It's a bit like Gallipoli or the Somme, only we are the ones safe in the defender's trenches.
China blows the whistle and Nancy, Chuck, Biden, Harris, and others run straight into the crossfire. It's as if the plan says 'do this on Jan 15' and they must comply. Very poor campaign strategy - in the military sense of campaign.