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In reply to the discussion: The Notion That Joe Should Step Aside Is Russian Propaganda [View all]PeaceWave
(3,384 posts)31. The problem is that folks are being asked to disregard what they heard and saw.
It's like the old line...Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes? It's only reasonable for people to take offense when they're faced with that choice. Personally, I think the campaign should have been 100% transparent and should have released the story about Biden having a cold PRIOR to the debate - in order to lower expectations. Releasing that story mid-debate came across as reactionary and panicked. Then, after the debate, the spin would have been so much easier...Something to the effect of "Even battling a cold, the truth prevailed tonight." Instead, we've seen various forms of "The experts agree it wasn't as bad as you think it was" - to which it's again reasonable to ask "Who is casting my vote? Me or "the experts?"
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In a worse case scenario, and we had a different nominee, I believe we would still win.
DontBelieveEastisEas
Jun 2024
#17
The problem is that folks are being asked to disregard what they heard and saw.
PeaceWave
Jun 2024
#31
I do not believe we would win...you NEVER replace and incumbent unless they are dead.
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#38
Support Democrats. Biden won't step aside nor should he...did you even give a thought to Trump's lies?
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#39
Then why did Nicolle and Joy say they were getting texts from Democratic operatives during the debate?
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2024
#8
Your OP said the narrative re: Biden stepping down originated from Russia
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2024
#15
Your questions are irrelevant to the claim in your OP and my response. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2024
#34
I said it last year that there's going to be multiple attempts to gaslight this election.
Initech
Jun 2024
#20
They do not think Joe will step down. That is not why they are writing these articles
DontBelieveEastisEas
Jun 2024
#21
Russian mouthpieces have been pushing this hype since long before the "debate". It's part of the "Joe's too old to do
Ford_Prefect
Jun 2024
#24
And A LOT of US corporations are working to mess up the economy to help defeat Joe.
Attilatheblond
Jun 2024
#35