So there is some reporting that amidst all the pressure being put on Biden to step down that he asked one of his advisors "can Kamala win?"
If that is true, I respect the hell out of it. That is something that should be on his mind. It would also negate all of the accusations of him being a complete self-centered egomaniac that all of the hard-line Dems have thrown at him.
posted by CenterBHSFanSo there is some reporting that amidst all the pressure being put on Biden to step down that he asked one of his advisors "can Kamala win?"
If that is true, I respect the hell out of it. That is something that should be on his mind. It would also negate all of the accusations of him being a complete self-centered egomaniac that all of the hard-line Dems have thrown at him.
He honestly didn’t know if Harris could win?
Saw on my X feed he could resign as early as this weekend
posted by Ironman92He honestly didn’t know if Harris could win?
Saw on my X feed he could resign as early as this weekend
I can't say if she can win or not. Might be somebody else. But I respect the fact that Biden is concerned for her when he, if he drops out, doesn't need to care at all. Loyalty of any sort is hard to come by in DC.
So the Democratic Party is going to pressure the sitting President to exit the race, simply because he cannot win.
They will ignore the will of their people in the name of "protecting" democracy. What a crock.
posted by Trueblue23So the Democratic Party is going to pressure the sitting President to exit the race, simply because he cannot win.
They will ignore the will of their people in the name of "protecting" democracy. What a crock.
From what I read, the will of democratic voters is for him to drop out.
posted by Trueblue23They will ignore the will of their people in the name of "protecting" democracy. What a crock.
That would be a very good point if he had not gotten the nomination unopposed.
Just months after he won the primaries.
I've seen it reported that it's past the deadline for changing the ballots in several states. Is this true? If so, it would mean it has to be Biden or Harris.
posted by queencitybuckeyeThat would be a very good point if he had not gotten the nomination unopposed.
Had they not covered for his obvious mental decline, that would not have happened IMO.
And then what happens to all of the campaign money if it's not Harris?
posted by Trueblue23Had they not covered for his obvious mental decline, that would not have happened IMO.
He's as sharp and commanding as ever. Riiiight.
posted by CenterBHSFanI can't say if she can win or not. Might be somebody else. But I respect the fact that Biden is concerned for her when he, if he drops out, doesn't need to care at all. Loyalty of any sort is hard to come by in DC.
I'm also impressed that he's loyal to a woman that (accurately) called him segregationalist just weeks before accepting his VP nomination.
posted by justincredibleHe's as sharp and commanding as ever. Riiiight.
I hear you have to be a doctor before you are allowed to comment on his mental decline.
posted by jmogI hear you have to be a doctor before you are allowed to comment on his mental decline.
Dude, Jill said he's fine and she's totally a Dr.
Biden will announce he's dropping out, and then hours later forget he said it and the WH will walk it back.
posted by Trueblue23Dude, Jill said he's fine and she's totally a Dr.
That's true, I didn't think about that aspect. You got me there....
posted by Trueblue23I'm also impressed that he's loyal to a woman that (accurately) called him segregationalist just weeks before accepting his VP nomination.
Yes lol!
So if Trump wins this election (he won't) which oil company do we invest in?
posted by justincredibleAnd then what happens to all of the campaign money if it's not Harris?
As the first person anyone nominated to be OC President, I will gladly take it to, uh, yeah, totally run my campaign for that prestigious honor and definitely not for hookers and blow in every remotely civilized country on this planet.
posted by HereticAs the first person anyone nominated to be OC President, I will gladly take it to, uh, yeah, totally run my campaign for that prestigious honor and definitely not for hookers and blow in every remotely civilized country on this planet.
Just account for it as "oppo research", which pretty much means you can do whatever the hell you want (including hiring foreign spies to lie about your opponent and then use that lie to get a FISA warrant so you can wire tap him). Totally normal and done in the name of protecting this democracy of ours.
posted by Trueblue23Had they not covered for his obvious mental decline, that would not have happened IMO.
Correct
posted by HereticAs the first person anyone nominated to be OC President, I will gladly take it to, uh, yeah, totally run my campaign for that prestigious honor and definitely not for hookers and blow in every remotely civilized country on this planet.
But when needed you’ve shown good sense. That’ll eventually wear down but you have another 10+ years of being sharp I’d guess.
Heretic at 78 or 81….lol that would be the biggest mess
posted by gutBiden will announce he's dropping out, and then hours later forget he said it and the WH will walk it back.
Pretty much a Seinfeld episode.
posted by Ironman92But when needed you’ve shown good sense. That’ll eventually wear down but you have another 10+ years of being sharp I’d guess.
Heretic at 78 or 81….lol that would be the biggest mess
Lol, I hope for my sake (and that of my eventual keepers) that I'm not around at that age.
posted by HereticLol, I hope for my sake (and that of my eventual keepers) that I'm not around at that age.
Just wear your mask everywhere and you should make it that far