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CNN's focus group thought Biden did very well (Original Post) highplainsdem Jul 2024 OP
Excellent last bit of news for the night. TY BootinUp Jul 2024 #1
The media is flummoxed because they have created this crisis and have been hammering Bev54 Jul 2024 #2
The average person can smell b.s., valleyrogue Jul 2024 #3
but jim himes says he won't win!??? elleng Jul 2024 #4
Who? sheshe2 Jul 2024 #19
I think Himes, Peter Welch, et al have put themselves in a difficult position BaronChocula Jul 2024 #20
He just knocked it out of the park in his speech tonight. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #44
Text versions of the OP's tweets to head off complaints: Emrys Jul 2024 #5
Thanks! Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #37
Thanks, Emrys! highplainsdem Jul 2024 #42
DAMMIT! WELL, they certainly will NOT be invited to another CNN focus group!!!!! DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #6
Well, that's the last focus group they'll have. shrike3 Jul 2024 #7
Jake Tapper wasn't able to bamboozled them? LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #8
Obviously they listened to Joe speak versus reading BULLSHIT posts on social media. NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #9
Everyone HATES CNN and have stopped watching BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #10
I feel you Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #15
Since gas prices are low this summer they have to find more BS BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #25
I hope the backlash is enough that heads roll and bankruptcies result. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #38
Seconded, CNN can be DIAF and I'll buy gasoline. ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #16
Hey, I stand with you! Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #28
We're going to have to be prepared for even worse, too. BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #34
Yeah, I hear that. Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #35
I visualize when I am trying BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #36
LOL I can relate... Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #43
Voters picked up on Biden's decency and concern for the country. mzmolly Jul 2024 #11
I agree Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #17
I agree. mzmolly Jul 2024 #21
THIS! calimary Jul 2024 #30
CNN hosts right now Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #12
That's a Keeper! May I borrow it? Cha Jul 2024 #24
Go ahead Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #32
TY! Cha Jul 2024 #33
Ugh.. Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #13
That chyron while those regular folks speak their truths says it all n/t Cheezoholic Jul 2024 #14
These women want what we all do panbanger Jul 2024 #18
You mean actual people like him? nolabear Jul 2024 #22
So Sad Jackel Vulture media.. Real voters aren't paying attetnion Cha Jul 2024 #23
Know CNN SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #26
As has been the case since Joe became President Janbdwl72 Jul 2024 #27
Stay strong Joe -- the voters have your back! Blue Owl Jul 2024 #29
President Biden did a great job tonight LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #31
And these assholes expect you to PAY to watch their 24/7 campaigning for the end of democracy. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #39
Of course they did! Maeve Jul 2024 #40
That chron is a bunch of shit. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #41

Bev54

(13,431 posts)
2. The media is flummoxed because they have created this crisis and have been hammering
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 10:49 PM
Jul 2024

it to death for 2 solid weeks and people are not buying their bullshit anymore.

valleyrogue

(2,715 posts)
3. The average person can smell b.s.,
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 10:49 PM
Jul 2024

and they aren't buying what the media are trying to sell them.

BaronChocula

(4,555 posts)
20. I think Himes, Peter Welch, et al have put themselves in a difficult position
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:33 AM
Jul 2024

Especially if POTUS continues to impress.

sheshe2

(97,627 posts)
44. He just knocked it out of the park in his speech tonight.
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 08:09 PM
Jul 2024

He was on fire and so was the crowd!!!!!!!!!!

Emrys

(9,100 posts)
5. Text versions of the OP's tweets to head off complaints:
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 10:54 PM
Jul 2024
Chris D. Jackson
@ChrisDJackson

CNN is in shock as their senior focus group overwhelmingly praised Biden's performance, with all but one member agreeing that he did very well and should run again.


Timothy McBride
@mcbridetd

Fascinating. The chattering class and MSM is in a tizzy and a frenzy.
But @CNN puts on a small focus group of people from flyover country who were leaning, or for, Biden but wanted to be reassured.
After Presser, all were for Biden, some more strongly. None have any tolerance for DJT.


Ammar Moussa
@ammarmufasa

A Michigan voter on Joe Biden tonight:

“I think what came across was that -- of what he is, Joe Biden is very caring about people, he's very knowledgeable and experienced and he's not just out for himself, that he really cares about the country."

[Twitter video]


Acyn
@Acyn

Question: You weren't decided before this happened if he should stay in the race, how do you feel now after watching this conference

Voter: Relieved, I think he should stay in

[Twitter video]
 

DemocraticPatriot

(5,410 posts)
6. DAMMIT! WELL, they certainly will NOT be invited to another CNN focus group!!!!!
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 10:56 PM
Jul 2024

(says the CNN ownership)

 

shrike3

(5,370 posts)
7. Well, that's the last focus group they'll have.
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 11:08 PM
Jul 2024

Can't have anybody screwing up the narrative.

NoMoreRepugs

(12,076 posts)
9. Obviously they listened to Joe speak versus reading BULLSHIT posts on social media.
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 11:14 PM
Jul 2024

Talking about you MSM asshats.

BigmanPigman

(55,137 posts)
10. Everyone HATES CNN and have stopped watching
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 11:23 PM
Jul 2024

their propaganda BS. The greedy bastards shot themselves in the foot. Go bankrupt permanently, CNN and all the others in the media for pulling this shit now. Fuck CNN, fuck NYTimes and fuck to all the DINO Dems. I have chosen to not listen to their BS manipulations and I am ANGRY!!

Anger is an energy and people ARE very, very angry with the latest MSM's crap. Dems are even more angry and fired up. This latest BS show backfired... HA!

Dem4life1234

(2,533 posts)
15. I feel you
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:11 AM
Jul 2024

I feel the same damn way. I don't like to cuss, but these mofkers have really gotten on my nerves these past few weeks. Is it slow news summer?

Makes me wish the election was today so I can go vote for him.

Snotty ass media and some dumbass elite Dems who can't stay on code. I'm beyond pissed at how they are treating my president. I wouldn't be so angry if the opposition candidate wasn't a lying felon hateful POS. I hate him to infinity.

BigmanPigman

(55,137 posts)
25. Since gas prices are low this summer they have to find more BS
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:08 AM
Jul 2024

to amplify the anti-Biden song that they play over and over and over....this is their MO. Personally, I am insulted that MSM thinks we are so stupid we can't see how transparent their attempts are. Greedy traitors.

Silver Gaia

(5,361 posts)
28. Hey, I stand with you!
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:25 AM
Jul 2024

Shoulder to shoulder, fist raised! Enough of this shit!

I haven't been this angry in a long time! I know it's not good for my heart, but fuck goddammit, they just won't shut the fuck up!

BigmanPigman

(55,137 posts)
34. We're going to have to be prepared for even worse, too.
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 04:28 AM
Jul 2024

There are 4 more months and within the last 2 weeks it has been mostly The Debate and the SCOTUS ruling in favor of tTump. I don't see a relaxing Summer in my future.

Silver Gaia

(5,361 posts)
35. Yeah, I hear that.
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 04:50 AM
Jul 2024

This crap caught me off guard. Now I am more prepared that ridin' with Biden is not gonna be as smooth a ride as I'd hoped. I can see now that the road ahead has lots of potholes I was unaware of before all of this mess. But we will make it through to the finish line and leave Trump in the dust. Visualize THAT. Fuck the naysayers. Biden's a good driver. So, hang on!

BigmanPigman

(55,137 posts)
36. I visualize when I am trying
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 09:02 AM
Jul 2024

to fall asleep and have good dreams. Mostly I visualize tRump as the star in an endless loop of grotesque, medieval torture methods. It always makes me smile and fall asleep faster.

mzmolly

(52,793 posts)
11. Voters picked up on Biden's decency and concern for the country.
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 11:29 PM
Jul 2024

A stark contrast with the bloated criminal.

Biden's campaign needs to use this 'theme'

Dem4life1234

(2,533 posts)
17. I agree
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:18 AM
Jul 2024

He should stick to this theme. I love hearing him talk with that gentle voice.

One can see he is a decent human being in contrast to the disgusting pound of orange makeup anus lipped ogre. Damn, I hate his ass.

mzmolly

(52,793 posts)
21. I agree.
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:55 AM
Jul 2024

It’s surreal to me that the election is even close, let alone showing Rump ahead in a number of polls.

Dem4life1234

(2,533 posts)
13. Ugh..
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:06 AM
Jul 2024

That breaking news title is disgusting.

Looking to steer him out of the race? Seriously fuck that new station.

Glad the regular people are speaking up for Biden.

panbanger

(101 posts)
18. These women want what we all do
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 12:20 AM
Jul 2024

A steady hand at the wheel. We lived through four years of YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HE SAID THIS TIME!!!
and we don't care to do it again.

Cha

(319,076 posts)
23. So Sad Jackel Vulture media.. Real voters aren't paying attetnion
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:02 AM
Jul 2024

to your bullshit.. they're actually listening to Pres Joe Biden.




TY

SocialDemocrat61

(7,647 posts)
26. Know CNN
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:09 AM
Jul 2024

They’ll edit together every awkward moment and flub from the press conference and play it on a loop for days.

Janbdwl72

(266 posts)
27. As has been the case since Joe became President
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:15 AM
Jul 2024

MSNBC is a much more credible and reliable source than CNN, which continues its declining ratings especially under the last two ownership groups.

Maeve

(43,456 posts)
40. Of course they did!
Fri Jul 12, 2024, 01:09 PM
Jul 2024

The whole point of democracy is to trust the people, not the chattering class.

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