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In reply to the discussion: Why do people think switching out Joe at this point would solve anything? [View all]LetMyPeopleVote
(175,352 posts)76. Dems attacking Biden are 'doing more damage' than the debate: analyst
I agree with the OP. Only traitors to the party would support this move. These attacks on President Biden are very stupid and only helping TFG. Why are supposed Democrats working to re-elect TFG?
Link to tweet
https://www.rawstory.com/biden-debate-2668695029/
After stating Biden needs to get in front of voters more, she told the MSNBC hosts, "I would suggest that the response of that very small number of Democrats that have really come out after the president, and some of the media folks that have really come down on him since the election have done more damage and more harm than the president himself did during that debate."
"For me, and millions of Americans like me, this election is about the future of our country. It is about democracy, it is about getting away from the imperialistic, criminal presidency of Donald Trump and making sure that our children have a future that we can feel good about and be proud of," she explained.
She added, "It naive to think that at this point in the process you can switch candidates and still defeat Donald Trump. It is naive to think that the Democratic party will come out of a contested convention more united and stronger than they are today. "
"I think there is a lot more damage being done by folks other than Joe Biden when you look at how folks are reacting to this," she concluded.
"For me, and millions of Americans like me, this election is about the future of our country. It is about democracy, it is about getting away from the imperialistic, criminal presidency of Donald Trump and making sure that our children have a future that we can feel good about and be proud of," she explained.
She added, "It naive to think that at this point in the process you can switch candidates and still defeat Donald Trump. It is naive to think that the Democratic party will come out of a contested convention more united and stronger than they are today. "
"I think there is a lot more damage being done by folks other than Joe Biden when you look at how folks are reacting to this," she concluded.
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Why do people think switching out Joe at this point would solve anything? [View all]
Just_Vote_Dem
Jul 2024
OP
If Kamala Harris were the nominee or top of the ticket then they could still use campaign funds
AZProgressive
Jul 2024
#2
I would add that the media is also responsible for trashing Joe for his age for years!
stevebreeze
Jul 2024
#77
And while Trump might not GOTV like in the past, GOP fence sitters would turn out in force against Harris
Attilatheblond
Jul 2024
#61
There is a Pro-Kamala google doc that is circulating among stakeholders and donors.
LeftInTX
Jul 2024
#17
Yep. The force$ behind Trump are the real threat. They know he can't beat Biden on his own, he's damaged goods
Attilatheblond
Jul 2024
#68
When there is an outside threat, Republicans circle the wagons and start shooting at the enemy.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#48
It's absurd for a Dem to publicly denounce the worthiness of the Dem candidate...
Think. Again.
Jul 2024
#53
It's hard to believe that I am part of the party that doesn't want to run a successful incumbent president for reelectio
Walleye
Jul 2024
#11
Some media dolt just did an op-ed as how the Dems have to replace Biden AND Harris.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#50
Also, who would volunteer to replace him? They wouldn't win and they would torpedo their chances
pinkstarburst
Jul 2024
#19
Changing Candidates Now Equals Total Fucking Chaos and Political Self-Destruction, aka Being Monumentally Stupid
Deek1935
Jul 2024
#20
Its mostly emotional, which is why it is so hard to convince them otherwise. nt
BootinUp
Jul 2024
#21
There is widespread sentiment that Biden is not our strongest chance at winning. Otherwise, he would be ahead now.
LonePirate
Jul 2024
#42
They see a fatally wounded candidate atop the ticket right now so someone else could not do worse.
LonePirate
Jul 2024
#58
He is behind in every single polling aggregator and has been dropping like a rock since the debate. Try again.
LonePirate
Jul 2024
#69
It may have been that other candidates could have been stronger, but we are where we are.
Music Man
Jul 2024
#62
I could give a detailed answer, based on a lot of discussions I've had with Democrats, Independents, and anti-Trump
Doodley
Jul 2024
#79
If a candidate like President Biden cannot just run, but WIN with his track record and...
BobTheSubgenius
Jul 2024
#81
Here's some historical perspective on why you cannot change candidates at this late date
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2024
#83