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In reply to the discussion: I have a question to ask--Why is the media and internet filled with talk about President Joe stepping down and letting [View all]Ms. Toad
(38,526 posts)8. The substantive calls I have seen for Biden to step down don't give Trump a pass.
They expressly call out a Trump presidency as a completely unacceptable threat to democracy - so grave that democracy may not survive if he is not defeated. Their position is that if Biden isn't up to the task of effectively campaigning and convincing the undecided voters to vote for him - he should step aside in favor of someone who can beat Trump, for the good of the country.
Calling on Biden to step aside to make way for a candidate who can ensure Trump is defeated is the opposite of giving Trump a free pass.
I don't think the editorials are particularly helpful - BUT - they aren't about giving Trump a free pass. That concept comes from people who read headlines, but skip the actual editorial.
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I have a question to ask--Why is the media and internet filled with talk about President Joe stepping down and letting [View all]
debm55
Jun 2024
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There was one from CBS.this morning. And I am so sick of seeing Carvile mouthing of from different sources. FY Jim.
debm55
Jun 2024
#9
I got a story on my computer home page about Jill's ex husband and the shit he will be spreading in his new book.. I get
debm55
Jun 2024
#5
I would think the less said the better about this book as IQ 45 does not respond to Mary Trump.
GreenWave
Jun 2024
#10
It is maddening. There are two camps talking about this, one is assholes who
Eliot Rosewater
Jun 2024
#3
The substantive calls I have seen for Biden to step down don't give Trump a pass.
Ms. Toad
Jun 2024
#8
I read them and watch them. Not one negative about trump. Not one. I use MicroSoft News to enter.
debm55
Jun 2024
#12
You didn't read the NYTimes editorial, or the Atlanta Journal Constitution editorial, then.
Ms. Toad
Jun 2024
#18
I was responding to assertions that the editorials calling on Biden to drop out were giving Trump a pass.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2024
#23
Your attempt at defending them makes it sound even more damning if they haven't yet called on Trump to drop out.
W_HAMILTON
Jul 2024
#24
Correcting mischaracterizations of what an editorial actually says is not defending them.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2024
#26
I would have been fine with that before Biden decided to run for a second term.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2024
#33
Because some Dem operatives freaked out and texted journalists during the debate that Biden should drop out.
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2024
#13
Yes, it so cruel to go after a kind man that is good for our country then a con liar.
debm55
Jun 2024
#17
If a poll cited by Keith Olbermann is close to correct, 45% of Democrats think Biden should step down.
Silent Type
Jul 2024
#27