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forthemiddle

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34. Not really a "scandal" but still extremely interesting, and yes newsworthy

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #12)

Wed Dec 6, 2023, 10:18 AM

Dec 2023

I find this statement so interesting.
Is he saying that if Trump is unable to run (he won't back out willingly) that he would let someone else run?
I have had a gut feeling, all along, that neither Biden or Trump would be the nominees when push comes to shove.
I know that as of right now the GOP said that even if convicted, Trump would still be nominated by the party. I find that IMPOSSIBLE to believe.
I think the 4 remaining "contestants" don't believe it either.
Do we have confidence that Biden could beat a Nikki Haley? I'm not so sure, I have many moderate women friends that are seriously looking at her.
I do think if her abortion stance becomes center stage, and she is made to answer honestly where she stands, that may change. But as of right now they really like her.

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I don't like the sound of that, sounds like Malarkey. elleng Dec 2023 #1

Agree Rebl2 Dec 2023 #10

Are you suggesting that he didn't say it or didn't mean it? brooklynite Dec 2023 #21

Obviously he said it, elleng Dec 2023 #22

I think he's just trying to emphasize how serious the threat is nuxvomica Dec 2023 #2

I agree canetoad Dec 2023 #15

No Trump without Bush/Florida 2000 GoreWon2000 Dec 2023 #36

Strange thing for him to say. Makes him sound reluctant to continue as President. enough Dec 2023 #3

He might be, it was certainly the case in 2020. tritsofme Dec 2023 #6

Yes in 2020 he was not now Tribetime Dec 2023 #18

I'd rather not try to find out. tritsofme Dec 2023 #20

I hope you never have to say you were wrong Tribetime Dec 2023 #27

He may be the only Democrat who can stand up to Trump's bullying and abuse. keep_left Dec 2023 #29

I think he musclecar6 Dec 2023 #4

Biden beat him once and he will beat him again MacKasey Dec 2023 #5

You are much more confident than me Tribetime Dec 2023 #19

I honestly think Joe is super worried TFG could win. bluestarone Dec 2023 #7

Yes NowISeetheLight Dec 2023 #8

So if Trump is not the nominee he would drop out?? honest.abe Dec 2023 #9

He's a lifelong politico so it is doubtful misanthrope Dec 2023 #13

Well, he's 81 - I don't have any doubts that he can do the job, but he just might like to enjoy some retirement years at Midwestern Democrat Dec 2023 #23

Biden is merely worried about Pol Potbelly winning the election. SoFlaBro Dec 2023 #11

CNN treating this like a scandal senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #12

Not really a "scandal" but still extremely interesting, and yes newsworthy forthemiddle Dec 2023 #34

My worry about tRump being convicted and imprisoned robbob Dec 2023 #40

Good point! forthemiddle Dec 2023 #42

I just posted this in LBN Polybius Dec 2023 #14

Of course. Likewise. TheProle Dec 2023 #17

He wasn't planning to run in the first place till Trump won in 2016 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2023 #16

I just hope he's the right one 2nd time around....I lost my confidence Tribetime Dec 2023 #28

Yes, you've made it clear you wish he wasn't running again BannonsLiver Dec 2023 #41

*Alex Wagner about to discuss it now. elleng Dec 2023 #24

Jaime Harrison's nailing it down. ancianita Dec 2023 #25

Fuck the news media, including MSNBC, and Reuters, pushing bullshit JohnSJ Dec 2023 #26

Sad to hear it, elleng Dec 2023 #30

Agreed, but he said something like this when he first ran for President. I suspect this is an JohnSJ Dec 2023 #31

Yes, he'll be our nominee, and I'm glad of it, but elleng Dec 2023 #35

Same here JohnSJ Dec 2023 #38

Trump will be in prison, nothing to worry about. Emile Dec 2023 #32

That's a problematic statement in my opinion ecstatic Dec 2023 #33

Newsom should be ready in the wings..... Chakaconcarne Dec 2023 #37

VP Kamala Harris is "in the wings" JohnSJ Dec 2023 #39