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In reply to the discussion: The real issue is not Biden's age -- it's VP Kamala Harris. [View all]marble falls
(60,208 posts)32. "But ... but ... but ... that would admit: I'd rather be called an ageist than confess to being racist and misogynist!"
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The problem is that the average voter (even the average Democrat) doesn't feel that way...
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#1
And how long ago was that? Do you not think she could have grown into high office?
ancianita
Feb 2024
#33
This free press could be the death of democracy yet. It's hard being a parent. There's no instruction manual.
jaxexpat
Feb 2024
#48
Biden did tap her to solve the so-called border crisis. Not sure that was a fair assignment.
Silent Type
Feb 2024
#19
I'll go with SarahD below. For all we know trump could pick his biggest donor.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#12
Possibly, Trump won't reveal his running mate because he is still auctioning off the position?
Attilatheblond
Feb 2024
#15
Meanwhile, Trump's loyalties sprouted from Russian dictators and European fascists
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2024
#10
The assessment is on point but I fear too many won't readily vote for a person of color or a woman for President
dutch777
Feb 2024
#8
The press depends on you to not know Harris's accomplishments. They've lived and breathed Trump, who
ancianita
Feb 2024
#20
Kamala Harris has grown into the job as VP. I was concerned when Biden picked her, but not anymore.
patphil
Feb 2024
#17
I don't think she has been given enough time to shine. Not sure why but it should change.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#24
She's doing exactly what people say they want: go around the country and listen and talk with them.
betsuni
Feb 2024
#69
Again, exactly what people say they want, a Democrat popular with young people!
betsuni
Feb 2024
#72
It's her affect. I said this during her 2016 campaign, when I supported her.
maxsolomon
Feb 2024
#27
Not "even odds". His life expectancy is another 14 years, with a 75% chance of living at least 8 more years
unblock
Feb 2024
#28
I hear you loud and clear. But to resign would not mean his resigning from their mutual work.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#31
"But ... but ... but ... that would admit: I'd rather be called an ageist than confess to being racist and misogynist!"
marble falls
Feb 2024
#32
Yes, it would, both streams of the polluted corporate river of perception/fear management.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#37
Interesting. Guess they stopped noticing her. Here's what my friends have noticed.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#41
I hear you. Don't they get news on the Internet? I'm kinda surprised that tv's their only media source.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#47
That is definaty part of the reason Biden may lose some support. I voted for John McCain
doc03
Feb 2024
#51
There's a bad joke about this issue: "The problem with Biden's age is she's Black"
Hekate
Feb 2024
#53
First 2 years of Biden's administration, there was a 50/50 senate, Kamala was the tie-breaker.
justareader
Feb 2024
#55
I don't know. It's not the case for democratic leaning naysayers, and there are plenty
ecstatic
Feb 2024
#75
my first thought when "age" started coming up more and more: It's Code
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#77
TFG and MAGA world have not recovered from President Obama serving for two terms
LetMyPeopleVote
Feb 2024
#102