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cab67

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77. It can hurt more than help.

Tue Aug 20, 2019, 09:49 PM

Aug 2019

I know otherwise conservative people who didn’t vote for John McCain specifically because Sarah Palin was his running mate. The thought of someone like that being next in line for the presidency scared the shit out of them.

Dan Quayle didn’t exactly help Bush the Elder, either.

People won’t vote for a candidate because of his or her running mate, but they might vote against.

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No forgiveness, no redemption, no mercy for Trump when he leaves office. [View all] shockey80 Aug 2019 OP

I believe that if Biden is elected he will pull a Gerald Ford INdemo Aug 2019 #1

I agree. But Joe can't pardon states charges. Runningdawg Aug 2019 #4

True he cant but I just predict this will happen with Federal INdemo Aug 2019 #10

What's your track record on predictions? Brainfodder Aug 2019 #47

If a Democrat wins in 2020, Trump will resign in January 2021. Lonestarblue Aug 2019 #23

Does Trump have to serve the entire term to get his pension? Buckeyeblue Aug 2019 #29

He does not take a salary. former9thward Aug 2019 #84

I know he claims to donate it but he also lies about everything Buckeyeblue Aug 2019 #86

The government releases his donations every quarter. former9thward Aug 2019 #87

Really? Why? He lies so much. The media can't track them all down. Buckeyeblue Aug 2019 #88

So not a single reporter from the WA Post or NY Times former9thward Aug 2019 #89

Helluva good point, but you think he can swallow his pride enough to DO that?? oldsoftie Aug 2019 #33

I was thinking about that Berlin Expat Aug 2019 #73

why doesn't the state jump now? rampartc Aug 2019 #59

Why didn't they "pounce" before? former9thward Aug 2019 #83

Yikes, I hadn't thought about that. cwydro Aug 2019 #6

I'll never vote again if a Democrat pardons Trump. Ace Rothstein Aug 2019 #11

If Biden pardoned him a lot of democrats marlakay Aug 2019 #24

Quite frankly, I'm not sure Obama wouldn't have pardoned him either AlexSFCA Aug 2019 #38

I know I think they would to marlakay Aug 2019 #56

Same here BigMin28 Aug 2019 #52

Oh, I'll vote again and again and again... Raster Aug 2019 #63

I think so too Bettie Aug 2019 #12

MORE corrupt??? oldsoftie Aug 2019 #36

I know, right? Bettie Aug 2019 #41

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2019 #50

A piker is a person Bettie Aug 2019 #53

+1. A distinct possibility dalton99a Aug 2019 #16

This is something EVERY democratic candidate must address cab67 Aug 2019 #17

This is also a question dobleremolque Aug 2019 #42

ohhhhhh, the MINUTE that question is asked, especially in a debate, Rump will explode in rage Celerity Aug 2019 #80

Since there are no charges no one will answer it. former9thward Aug 2019 #85

That is exactly what Obama did Perseus Aug 2019 #26

Fercrissakes! SCVDem Aug 2019 #28

Exactly. He'd be a damned fool to even THINK of pardoning 45 after all he's said and all the work ancianita Aug 2019 #54

Unfortunately I fear you are right. Richard58 Aug 2019 #31

It won't happen - if Biden's running mate FakeNoose Aug 2019 #39

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2019 #68

I disagree. Scruffy1 Aug 2019 #74

Remember Dick Cheney katmondoo Aug 2019 #76

It can hurt more than help. cab67 Aug 2019 #77

NO WAY! Brainfodder Aug 2019 #46

Whether Biden (or any Candidate) would consider pardoning trump... Talitha Aug 2019 #49

I disagree 100%. BigDemVoter Aug 2019 #61

No. Biden will stand next to tRump while Biden gives his inaugural speech and will say to America madinmaryland Aug 2019 #62

I see zero chance of this, it would rip our party apart nt Celerity Aug 2019 #81

He has also attacked other experts in their different fields malaise Aug 2019 #2

Trump is a thief and a traitor. lpbk2713 Aug 2019 #3

I have none for him now . . . . Iliyah Aug 2019 #5

Amen. Or his enablers. Mike 03 Aug 2019 #7

Just don't get too complacent about winning in 2020 Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #8

Probably the most MyOwnPeace Aug 2019 #9

A pardon won't stop states from pursuing the Orange anus right to the gates of hell! Augiedog Aug 2019 #13

Republican Jesus would offer Trump no mercy so why should anyone else Snake Plissken Aug 2019 #14

Trump is a vindictive asshat and safeinOhio Aug 2019 #15

Have you threatened people like Scarsdale Aug 2019 #21

Nixon was guilty of many things. SCVDem Aug 2019 #30

Then step aside. not_the_one Aug 2019 #37

+1,000,000. (nt) Paladin Aug 2019 #18

We are where we are at today Mr.Bill Aug 2019 #19

And AWOL War Monger George W, Bush who is a GD WAR CRIMINAL! OMGWTF Aug 2019 #40

I think we should hold this over all the democratic candidates heads. Hotler Aug 2019 #20

How it will go down. SayItLoud Aug 2019 #22

What youse guys really need IMO Disaffected Aug 2019 #34

ditto yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2019 #25

Tarring and feathering and other more primitive forms of retribution The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #27

The next President must look backward, not forwards Fiendish Thingy Aug 2019 #32

Agreed the next president's focus needs to be to bring the trumps to justice. Joe941 Aug 2019 #66

Agreed, but Not for revenge or retaliation, but so the People will know just how bad it was Fiendish Thingy Aug 2019 #67

I agree, no mercy for any of the Trumps. Still In Wisconsin Aug 2019 #35

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2019 #43

Mayor Whaley gets death threats True Blue American Aug 2019 #44

Sorry DU, I'm gonna show Trump some mercy Bob Loblaw Aug 2019 #45

I'm strangely curious as to how his post-WH career will shake out LanternWaste Aug 2019 #48

He (and his brood) must be rendered penniless and powerless... Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #51

Even more, I like to think about Jarvanka going back to NYC- dawg day Aug 2019 #55

I would like to confirm with each and every one of our primary candidates that they Vinca Aug 2019 #57

I don't think Trump is looking for a pardon from Pence jmowreader Aug 2019 #58

The same was said of W. Bush. fescuerescue Aug 2019 #60

I wont forget and neither should any of us. Joe941 Aug 2019 #65

At the inauguration he should be lead off the back of the stage and cuffed. Joe941 Aug 2019 #64

I predict he will leave the country some days prior to inauguration, ooky Aug 2019 #71

The very first action of the next president cab67 Aug 2019 #78

I wonder how hard the secret service will protect him when he is done? RainCaster Aug 2019 #69

wishful thinking... myohmy2 Aug 2019 #70

When Trump loses in 2020, Progressive Jones Aug 2019 #72

But George W* is already the asterisk. Has been since 2000. Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #82

Bush didn't lose his pension and security detail. nt Progressive Jones Aug 2019 #90

I can hear it now...It's time to move on. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2019 #75

Absolutely ellie Aug 2019 #79