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shrike3

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38. So if they do "an assessment" and they proclaim him fit to run, will that be enough?

Mon Jul 1, 2024, 01:44 PM

Jul 2024

Given all the concerns you've plainly stated.

Who does the assessment by the way? Doctors? Outsiders? His own people? His campaign staff? Who?

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To those who insist on replacing Joe [View all] Mr.WeRP Jun 2024 OP

Here's my question: what's their strategy if they want to force Biden off the ticket? Self Esteem Jun 2024 #1

You are absolutely right on all this-- and welcome to DU! DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #7

Thank you. Frankly, I am far more appalled by the response to Biden's debate than the actual debate. Self Esteem Jun 2024 #8

Same here. Democrats have something to learn from the Republicans DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #9

This is a classic non sequitur: Goodheart Jun 2024 #15

"Don't necessarily..." Self Esteem Jun 2024 #16

I've already answered your question. Goodheart Jun 2024 #17

Not adequately. And that's the problem. Self Esteem Jun 2024 #20

Quite adequately. Goodheart Jun 2024 #21

"You supported Biden before the debate...now you don't. Why do you consider him unelectable now?" Self Esteem Jun 2024 #22

Hmmmm, poor debate performance vs guilty of rape and 34 other felonies. Yep, Joe has got to go. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2024 #2

Good, if one thinks -- rather than hopes -- he'll do better next debate, town hall, interview, when Silent Type Jun 2024 #3

That's what's strange. shrike3 Jun 2024 #6

I think they are glad Biden is the opponent, just like many here want trump not some younger A-wipe. The whole election Silent Type Jun 2024 #10

Then why don't they act like it? shrike3 Jul 2024 #23

And we've hoped trump would be knocked out by courts, illness, or whatever. But, many realized Biden's best Silent Type Jul 2024 #25

Sorry, if the Repubs were glad Biden was running against their guy, they'd be a lot quieter. shrike3 Jul 2024 #26

trump just came out saying "it will be very difficult to remove Biden." My assessment, he wants Biden as opponent l Silent Type Jul 2024 #41

Trump's all over the place. I listen to what his surrogates say. shrike3 Jul 2024 #42

Bullshit wnylib Jun 2024 #18

OK. So you think it was a one off, to never happen again? Silent Type Jun 2024 #19

Evidently, there are those on this site who don't. shrike3 Jul 2024 #24

Sadly, I don't either. I think he has been having issues for some time. Love him, but sometimes you Silent Type Jul 2024 #28

I don't. And history has given us good examples of what happens when the incumbent is replaced. shrike3 Jul 2024 #29

We are in a new era. I don't think history is a good predictive source. Doesn't mean I'm right. Silent Type Jul 2024 #31

Sanders is old. He had a heart attack while campaigning in 2016. shrike3 Jul 2024 #32

I don't think Sanders in Vermont is the same as a Presidential candidate in a race with trump. Silent Type Jul 2024 #33

Okay. I get it, you think Joe should drop out. shrike3 Jul 2024 #34

I want Bidens and advisors to make an honest assessment. They are the ones that know whether Thursday is likely Silent Type Jul 2024 #35

And what should that honest assessment be? shrike3 Jul 2024 #36

I just told you. If they think Biden won't perform poorly again and can soldier on, we need to get behind him. Silent Type Jul 2024 #37

So if they do "an assessment" and they proclaim him fit to run, will that be enough? shrike3 Jul 2024 #38

It's been fun, but gotta go. Silent Type Jul 2024 #39

Good idea. shrike3 Jul 2024 #40

Franklin, Do you mean Al Franken? MagickMuffin Jun 2024 #4

Damn. Sorry for the typo. Yes, I meant Franken. Mr.WeRP Jun 2024 #5

All these "Stop talking about this!" posts are simply another way to keep talking about it. Scrivener7 Jun 2024 #11

And they're getting weirder and weirder. Goodheart Jun 2024 #13

Yep. I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that. Scrivener7 Jun 2024 #14

Lots of trashing today RussBLib Jul 2024 #27

OMG, I can't keep count anymore. n/t valleyrogue Jul 2024 #45

Oh, come on now. Goodheart Jun 2024 #12

Replace Joe posts have gotten really, really silly. shrike3 Jul 2024 #30

I promise they're not the same crowd. lol ecstatic Jul 2024 #43

Yeah the level of gaslighting that's going on is absolutely insane. Initech Jul 2024 #44

A-Fucking-Men Oneironaut Jul 2024 #46