Giggsyking
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Yes, you take cover quickly and calmly and don't need to make a big show of it.Have you ever been shot at?
That's exactly what he did. The big show is obviously for his cult.Yes, you take cover quickly and calmly and don't need to make a big show of it.
Imagine going through all the trouble to replace Biden with someone who is even less popular.
Why does "everyone" keep saying that? Saying something over and over doesn't actually make it true.
Biden's net approval is - 18, Harris is - 12.
There’s also the chance that she will be able to distinguish herself more from Biden and won’t be seen as ‘guilty by association’ by as many people.With the obvious caveat that she hasn't been running for President all this time, and as such, the Republicans haven't been dedicated to bringing her numbers down. Once she runs, they will attack her mercilessly with race, gender, and her performance running Biden's border policy as the main points of attack.
There’s also the chance that she will be able to distinguish herself more from Biden and won’t be as seen as ‘guilty by association’ by as many people.
With the obvious caveat that she hasn't been running for President all this time, and as such, the Republicans haven't been dedicated to bringing her numbers down. Once she runs, they will attack her mercilessly with race, gender, and her performance running Biden's border policy as the main points of attack.
Nah, all they need to do, is just let her speak....
I think he was panicky and melodramatic and would describe his action as more of a pathetic collapse rather than deliberately seeking cover.That's exactly what he did. The big show is obviously for his cult.
You also can't make fun of people being scared because they were shot at. Not everyone reacts the same way and being afraid isn't a mark of shame.
Taking advantage of the situation is, though.
I wholly agree on that.I think he was panicky and melodramatic and would describe his action as more of a pathetic collapse rather than deliberately seeking cover.
His bravado while being carted off the stage was also phony. Due to his bully, wanna be tough guy persona, it's probably the first time in his life someone other than his father reached out and touched him, so the way he responded to it in the moment isn't surprising. Bullies are often stunned in such a situation.
Seeing his cult (not suggesting this is you) laud him as some big, tough superman in the days following necessitates a mocking response, though. He is very lucky, nothing else.
It's always interesting to see suggestions from those who might not be familiar with the intricacies of US politics, norms, customs, party rules, and procedures. The idea that Biden should simply drop out this late in the game is quite a bold one. Rest assured, the party apparatus is undoubtedly considering all scenarios and preparing for any eventuality, even if Biden's withdrawal is still uncertain at this point.
I have wholly agree on that.
I don't think there's many, if any on this forum.
Yes, he is.
Pretty sure Biden is done.It doesn't matter, as long as dems persist with a candidate even more incoherent than Trump.
Zelinsky sees the writing on the wall....
I know he won't do it because it's basically a poison chalice for his long term ambitions, but Newsom's ability to handle the likes of a Desantis/Fox and even get the raging racists online to pine over his "traditional" family is like the perfect candidate to blunt all of this elections right-wing hate and bile. You're essentially going to have a GOP campaign that is a version of Elon frothing at the mouth because "Newsom won't make schools out trans kids to parents" and they are going to look like the most online losers imaginable. Newsom running turns the GOP tactics into a culture war election and they are so "online" they will sound like they are from another reality.
Would agree with this. Trump remains prone to blunders. No fecking way should the Dems be losing to him.
I know he won't do it because it's basically a poison chalice for his long term ambitions, but Newsom's ability to handle the likes of a Desantis/Fox and even get the raging racists online to pine over his "traditional" family is like the perfect candidate to blunt all of this elections right-wing hate and bile. You're essentially going to have a GOP campaign that is a version of Elon frothing at the mouth because "Newsom won't make schools out trans kids to parents" and they are going to look like the most online losers imaginable. Newsom running turns the GOP tactics into a culture war election and they are so "online" they will sound like they are from another reality.
I tend to agree. Plus, the GOP will hit her on the border, because she was supposed to be Bidens "border tsar".No, seriously—get Newsom, Beshear, or Whitmer in there. Kamala would be a disaster. The Biden Administration has essentially locked her down for the past three and a half years because she's not likable or charismatic. She's not ready for primetime and has no tangible success as VP. Remember the 2020 DNC primary debates? She had that one "that girl on the bus was me" soundbite, but nothing else memorable or substantial. She couldn't connect! Her early exit from the race, much sooner than Buttigieg or Klobuchar, says it all.
He's in a tough spot. He and Harris have known each other for years coming up in CA politics, and he seems to be reluctant to make any moves that could be viewed as attempting to step over her.
He's in a tough spot. He and Harris have known each other for years coming up in CA politics, and he seems to be reluctant to make any moves that could be viewed as attempting to step over her.
Plus an all Cali ticket, with him as VP? Not sure that would work.
Not sure if he would be interested anyway. He already runs the fifth largest GDP economy in the world and seems to have his sights set on the Presidency.
Is not 3D chess. Is a leader of a country giving a courtesy call to a (more than) possible POTUS after he almost get assassinated. Then Trump spins it further from that.3D chess from Zelensky? Trying to put another nail in Bidens coffin and force a new candidate?
Must be embarrassing for Biden to hear Zelensky is resorting to talking to Trump.
I agree. I think he waiting for 2028 to pick up the pieces, post Trump.
Which is kind of strange, given the Dems tell us 4 years of Trump would rip down the fabric of democracy.
If you believe that, get in the race now.