posted by gut

LOL, trolling comes so naturally to Trump.  Throws the "I'm taking hydroxy" grenade to the press and does a mic drop.

While I think it's hilarious watching the TDS brigade twist themselves in knots over hydroxy, I thought Trump should have taken more care with this announcement.  Although I guess he did say he consulted with his doctor.  But I felt more emphasis was needed on why he was taking it (he can't truly shelter in place because of the job) and the precautions being taken (I would guess he is being monitored constantly, and probably never more than 100 feet from a doctor).

Followed by Pelosi expressing concern for him due to taking an experimental, unproven drug with possible serious side effects because of worries about his health because he's "morbidly obese".

At the very least, our political people have gotten really good at throwing shade at each other! Very entertaining, even if the concept of any of these people having any say in anything that may impact me gets more terrifying by the day.

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

I agree with everything you said.  I'm just saying that Trump opens himself up to being criticized over misstatements he makes - albeit not due to dementia.  

 

I think Biden is definitely exhibiting signs of dementia.  It's sad that this is the best the dems could come up with.  And I cannot believe his family allows him to be put into this position.  If a normal campaign resumes (i.e. debates and stump speeches), I think Trump wins easily.  

Agreed.  The only thing I can think of is there is so much dirt and scandal, that they have to have him win to keep it all covered up.

posted by Heretic

Followed by Pelosi expressing concern for him due to taking an experimental, unproven drug with possible serious side effects because of worries about his health because he's "morbidly obese".

At the very least, our political people have gotten really good at throwing shade at each other! Very entertaining, even if the concept of any of these people having any say in anything that may impact me gets more terrifying by the day.

Quite the box of worms she’s opening. She’s disgusting, Abrams is gigantic, Nadler... is it all fair game now?

posted by iclfan2

Quite the box of worms she’s opening. She’s disgusting, Abrams is gigantic, Nadler... is it all fair game now?

She fat shamed. 

posted by iclfan2

Quite the box of worms she’s opening. She’s disgusting, Abrams is gigantic, Nadler... is it all fair game now?

Not a great look when Pelosi and her merry band of at-risk geriatrics are sheltering in place while Trump is in DC doing his job.

posted by iclfan2

Quite the box of worms she’s opening. She’s disgusting, Abrams is gigantic, Nadler... is it all fair game now?

According to the Wapo, Abrams is like a runway model. 

posted by like_that

According to the Wapo, Abrams is like a runway model. 

If so, it will be the first time the runway had to be supported with steel I-beams.  

It would be unbelievable if Biden got pressured into picking Abrams.

I also think Gov. Whitmer is toxic.  Someone has orchestrated a very effective political assassination of her (though she certainly made it easy on them).

Pretty the VP will be Klobuchar or Kamala.  Maybe Elizabeth Warren, but with her it's a matter of how many other voters will you lose to make the Bernie Bros happy?

posted by gut

It would be unbelievable if Biden got pressured into picking Abrams.

I also think Gov. Whitmer is toxic.  Someone has orchestrated a very effective political assassination of her (though she certainly made it easy on them).

Pretty the VP will be Klobuchar or Kamala.  Maybe Elizabeth Warren, but with her it's a matter of how many other voters will you lose to make the Bernie Bros happy?

They really dug themselves a hole with the woke crowd.  None of these women move the needle and each will cause problems, especially since they will be viewed as his replacement. I think Buttigieg would be his best option.  It would appease the woke crowd and he isn't as hatable at the women you just mentioned.  

posted by like_that

They really dug themselves a hole with the woke crowd.  None of these women move the needle and each will cause problems, especially since they will be viewed as his replacement. I think Buttigieg would be his best option.  It would appease the woke crowd and he isn't as hatable at the women you just mentioned.  

Could you imagine Pence crushing any of them in a debate.......it would be historic.  Especially Abrams

posted by like_that

 I think Buttigieg would be his best option.  It would appease the woke crowd and he isn't as hatable at the women you just mentioned.  

I'd agree with that.  He never should have committed to a woman VP, and I'd expect he was still going to get the nomination without that commitment.

Ridiculous that the same people that talk about equality want to make race/gender/etc a qualification.

posted by Spock

Could you imagine Pence crushing any of them in a debate.......it would be historic.  Especially Abrams

Not really, since he comes off as a generic empty suit politician with little substance and less personality.

posted by Heretic

Not really, since he comes off as a generic empty suit politician with little substance and less personality.

In his defense, that might be the best strategy considering the characters involved for this election.  It worked well during the 2016 VP debate.  Kaine came off as a dickhead and generic Pence just went about business. 

posted by majorspark

How long will the Biden team be using geese honking as a distraction? 

Now listen here, corn pop ...
 

posted by Spock

Could you imagine Pence crushing any of them in a debate.......it would be historic.  Especially Abrams

A red checkmark like him crushing them?  Dude's a red-line NPC (and his face actually kind of looks like it).  He wouldn't "crush" anybody.  Fortunately for him, people don't care that much about the VIP debates.
 

posted by like_that

In his defense, that might be the best strategy considering the characters involved for this election.  It worked well during the 2016 VP debate.  Kaine came off as a dickhead and generic Pence just went about business. 

Yep.  He just needed to not come across like a maniac, and in his defense, that's one thing he does well.  Dude's a milquetoast.
 

Pence is gonna look very presidential and polished even compared to Biden and Trump.  Regardless of being very vanilla, he is well spoken, has the look, and knows his shit.

posted by gut

It would be unbelievable if Biden got pressured into picking Abrams.

I also think Gov. Whitmer is toxic.  Someone has orchestrated a very effective political assassination of her (though she certainly made it easy on them).

Pretty the VP will be Klobuchar or Kamala.  Maybe Elizabeth Warren, but with her it's a matter of how many other voters will you lose to make the Bernie Bros happy?

It matters little……….it is going to be a beat down, especially when the magnitude of the obama/biden conspiracy and abuse of power is unveiled over the next 6 months.

posted by like_that

They really dug themselves a hole with the woke crowd.  None of these women move the needle and each will cause problems, especially since they will be viewed as his replacement. I think Buttigieg would be his best option.  It would appease the woke crowd and he isn't as hatable at the women you just mentioned.  

Unless they have someone who can help move PA, MI, WI, and/or FL, they have little hope.  I can’t see any VP candidate bringing all those states into the fold.

posted by Spock

Pence is gonna look very presidential and polished even compared to Biden and Trump.  Regardless of being very vanilla, he is well spoken, has the look, and knows his shit.

Has the look? Weird way to say you think pence is attractive, CC. Just be careful, pence will try to send you to gay conversion therapy! 

posted by Spock

Pence is gonna look very presidential and polished even compared to Biden and Trump.  Regardless of being very vanilla, he is well spoken, has the look, and knows his shit.

So, generic middle-aged/elderly guy who almost always looks pretty constipated is "the look"?

To me, Pence's "look" is dead eyes.

I don't think Biden's VP pick will make any difference after it gets a few days of attention in the news.  As a reference, look at Sarah Palin.  Outside of a diehard core of followers, she was a big turnoff to people . Yet McCain, who was a weak candidate, still came very close to winning.  If you can almost win with Sarah Palin, shit, it doesn't matter who you pick.  Plus Biden is such a horrible candidate, I think he's doomed no matter what. 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

I don't think Biden's VP pick will make any difference after it gets a few days of attention in the news.  As a reference, look at Sarah Palin.  Outside of a diehard core of followers, she was a big turnoff to people . Yet McCain, who was a weak candidate, still came very close to winning.  If you can almost win with Sarah Palin, shit, it doesn't matter who you pick.  Plus Biden is such a horrible candidate, I think he's doomed no matter what. 

If he picks someone that isnt woke enough......the AOC crowd is gonna blow it up....that will draw the left wing media.  

posted by Spock

If he picks someone that isnt woke enough......the AOC crowd is gonna blow it up....that will draw the left wing media.  

I still think his pick will make no difference.  

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/20/poll-1-3-of-democrats-dont-want-michelle-obama-on-biden-ticket-even-if-she-wanted-to-run/

Lol. Is this real life? I can’t  help but laugh when thinking about how insane this election cycle is.

Joe Biden told a black radio host that “if you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black,”