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Johnny2X2X

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11. Really smart timing

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2020, 09:07 AM

Apr 2020

Obama was going to support the nominee whoever it was, but waiting until after Bernie endorsed Biden is a smart move by the party. Obama doing it before Sanders did would have looked to some Sanders supporters like the establishment picked Biden. With Sanders already on board, the is more of a unifying endorsement.

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Obama expected to endorse Biden MSNBC [View all] Skidmore Apr 2020 OP

This is a big fucking deal! dchill Apr 2020 #1

I hope he does so at an opportune time, and that MineralMan Apr 2020 #2

Today DrToast Apr 2020 #5

Good Dem2 Apr 2020 #3

I miss "No Drama Obama" and hope to see him all over the media in the coming months. Snarkoleptic Apr 2020 #4

Hurry Obama, we need you to speak and speak often please. shockey80 Apr 2020 #6

Will THIS make Tulsi say she's done? Lulu KC Apr 2020 #7

? DrToast Apr 2020 #8

Tulsi who? PRETZEL Apr 2020 #9

She dropped out nearly a month ago and endorsed Biden. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #10

Thank you Lulu KC Apr 2020 #12

Really smart timing Johnny2X2X Apr 2020 #11

Watch Trump schedule something at the same time C_U_L8R Apr 2020 #13

Kick & highly recommended. William769 Apr 2020 #14

Yeah Gothmog Apr 2020 #15