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Drunken Irishman

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7. Biden has largely ignored it and it's only gotten worse...

Wed Apr 29, 2020, 11:54 PM

Apr 2020

I have followed these accusations from the first day they hit twitter.

A month ago, no one was touching this story. It was something just kind of smoldering online and that was about it.

But now it's all over the place.

The problem is that Biden doesn't have a lot of things to distract it with.

There are no rallies.

No events.

No meetings.

Because he's holed up in his basement.

This is literally the only news people are getting about Biden right now. It's not a good look. Right or not. He needs to do something.

I've seen this story grow and grow over the course of the month and now it's getting a lot more traction than it was back at the start of April. If he continues to ignore it, it might go away ... or it might just get worse and then it might be too late to address.

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wow larwdem Apr 2020 #1

Yes, he is being swiftboated. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #2

Biden should stick to policy issues and ignore it Freethinker65 Apr 2020 #3

I am quite sure that ignoring it is the WRONG thing to do. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #4

Totally agree. Biden needs to fight this head on, and needs to expose the information BComplex Apr 2020 #13

Thank you. We can't let this ratfucking stand. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #16

This. Biden has already addressed her accusations publicly. He need do no more. crickets Apr 2020 #5

Biden doesn't have to get down in the mud, that's for his lawyers to do. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #9

I respect you and your opinions. I read many of yours post and enjoy them, crickets Apr 2020 #21

Thank you for your kind words, and I'm fine with being wrong about this. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #35

Biden has largely ignored it and it's only gotten worse... Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #7

It's exactly what John Kerry did ignore it marlakay Apr 2020 #32

One thing I think helps Biden is people know him. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #41

God your right bringing it all back to me marlakay Apr 2020 #44

I agree. They are cooked if this doesn't blow over by fall. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #47

I think so to just read in China marlakay Apr 2020 #57

Thanks - that's the way I feel about it. I don't want to see Biden swiftboated. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #42

I'm not seeing it DI. I've read this whole thread and... underpants Apr 2020 #66

It was on MSNBC tonight. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #69

Ok then I just missed it pop up underpants Apr 2020 #73

Make a short live statement then don't feed it uponit7771 Apr 2020 #6

He's already denied it. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #10

"He's going to have to prove her story wrong..." That's why I think he needs to take her to court. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #12

She says she cannot remember where or when it happened Freethinker65 Apr 2020 #19

The best defense is a good offense. She has no proof, & there's a lot of evidence to support Biden. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #30

There is no way to prove her story wrong. She is obviously changing it and is unreliable ...she Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #22

Discovery in that lawsuit would be the end of it. The evidence against her claim is BComplex Apr 2020 #14

That's the worst idea ... NanceGreggs Apr 2020 #8

Maybe so. But ignoring it isn't going to work - look what happened to John Kerry. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #11

Not comparable. NanceGreggs Apr 2020 #23

+1 crickets Apr 2020 #31

+1 Freethinker65 Apr 2020 #34

It definitely will not just go away Bucky Apr 2020 #74

Thanks Nance...absolutely. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #24

Would you agree with post #28 as a better idea? (link below) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #45

Or deny it with his own voice. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #15

All that does is turn it into "he said, she said." (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #18

And what do you think ... NanceGreggs Apr 2020 #33

Extremely bad idea la-trucker Apr 2020 #17

Well, is he innocent or not? scarletwoman Apr 2020 #20

Of course he is. crickets Apr 2020 #25

Even if one is innocent, one should not subject oneself to discovery la-trucker Apr 2020 #28

James Carville is a savvy guy with clout - that's a good idea. nt crickets Apr 2020 #38

Thank you - you make an excellent counter-argument. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #40

I'm with this tactic! eom BlueMTexpat Apr 2020 #76

Of course he is innocent...that is not the point...your idea is a bad one. We are a few months away Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #29

Absolutely correct HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #50

this is all we need to say demtenjeep Apr 2020 #26

It would help if some of Obama's people like Axelrod would step up democrattotheend Apr 2020 #70

this is all we need to say demtenjeep Apr 2020 #26

Her story has been corroborated by at least two friends Bucky Apr 2020 #75

Not sure that's gonna do it qazplm135 Apr 2020 #36

"...sometimes you have to go above to clear things even when it's bull." Thank you, I appreciate scarletwoman Apr 2020 #39

That is what they want...very bad idea....and people on our side are doing no such thing...these are Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #46

I agree rockfordfile Apr 2020 #81

Just to be clear NO AND NO. That would give her story false credibility. Deny it...make her Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #48

"She can't withstand scrutiny." That's why I thought a defamation suit would be the way to do that. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #56

Eh qazplm135 Apr 2020 #64

He should also give the University of Delaware permission to release her personnel file democrattotheend Apr 2020 #71

Problem is they are going to keep them coming. New one. She can't remember the year. emmaverybo Apr 2020 #37

Who? Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #49

This Tweet thread reveals claim since removed from the web page referring to and the deleted tweet: emmaverybo May 2020 #83

One thing is clear, Al Franken didn't file a defamation suit, and everything worked out for him. rgbecker Apr 2020 #43

Normally.. mvd Apr 2020 #51

I think his strategy shouls depend on what the Republicans do with it. RDANGELO Apr 2020 #52

What makes you think that a defamation lawsuit would this go away? Yavin4 Apr 2020 #53

I just want to make sure she is thoroughly discredited publicly and in no uncertain terms. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #54

I want to see Tara Reade's *story* thoroughly discredited. crickets Apr 2020 #62

Oh, I'm sure there is a "control" behind her. And it would be great to expose whoever it/they may be scarletwoman Apr 2020 #65

Food for thought: are you sure she's willing? crickets Apr 2020 #67

Actually, I do think she's willing or she wouldn't be doing it. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #72

The DC Police Closed Reade's police report.. Cha Apr 2020 #55

Thanks much! This, along with all the evidence in CousinIT's OP that I linked in my OP is why I wish scarletwoman Apr 2020 #60

Another way to go on the offensive thucythucy Apr 2020 #58

I absolutely agree - I think it should be done regardless. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2020 #63

Ding ding ding! The only correct answer in this thread, in my opinion. Here's why: Mister Ed Apr 2020 #78

Certainly It Is Necessary To Go On Offense, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #59

Thank you. I am certainly willing to concede that a lawsuit might not be the best idea. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #61

One Thing We Certainly Need To Do, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #77

That thoght has crossed my mind democrattotheend Apr 2020 #68

he sure has to do something, and ignoring it wont work. mopinko Apr 2020 #79

absolutely no obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #80

So that everything even kind of bad about him can be talked about? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2020 #82

I welcome a lawsuit to clear up this matter. KWR65 May 2020 #84