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50. The primary was a formality at best.

Wed Jul 10, 2024, 02:03 PM

Jul 2024

People didn't really have choices, especially after Dean Philips dropped out on March 6 after only 19 states voted. Philips and Williamson both lost to Uncommitted.

There were around 15 million votes in the 2024 primary. There were around 35 million in the 2020 primary. So, most Democrats didn't vote in 2024.

Also, people voted for delegates to represent them at the convention. It is the delegates job to decide what the best ticket is to represent the Democratic Party.

The best path forward is for Biden to decide if he wants to stay and for the delegates to choose to affirm that decision if they think it gives us the best chance of winning.

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Want to guarantee a losses across the board this fall? [View all] Botany Jul 2024 OP

Does he still have people's confidence? Renew Deal Jul 2024 #1

Is people's confidence affected by media bias? Nt spooky3 Jul 2024 #5

There are many reasons. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #8

Did I accuse Republicans of cheating? The point is that spooky3 Jul 2024 #17

WT... 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #21

There's at least one every post. It never fails padah513 Jul 2024 #34

Yup, it's getting creepy. StarryNite Jul 2024 #68

That is the GOP's entire motivation the last couple of cycles. Ursus Rex Jul 2024 #33

Does it matter? If we don't win we're fucked. johnnyplankton Jul 2024 #42

Yes, it does; you can take steps now to combat it. nt spooky3 Jul 2024 #49

It absolutely is affected. That's how propaganda works. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #45

Do you plan on voting for Biden? Emile Jul 2024 #6

I will vote for the nominee. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #9

Well guess what, Biden is our nominee! There is no otherwise. Emile Jul 2024 #10

Presumptive nominee Renew Deal Jul 2024 #13

Tell that to the millions of Democrats who voted for him Emile Jul 2024 #15

Yes, apparently they are quite fine with that. FrankBooth Jul 2024 #18

That's how I feel ... aggiesal Jul 2024 #36

The purpose is to nominate delegates. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #51

I don't remember seeing delegates on my ballot ... aggiesal Jul 2024 #64

The primary was a formality at best. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #50

Of course it was because voters don' t walk away Progressive dog Jul 2024 #69

No, he's our nominee and that is the end of it. Butterflylady Jul 2024 #27

Not yet Renew Deal Jul 2024 #55

Here's where I jump off to another thread. NBachers Jul 2024 #39

He won the primaries and has all the delegates. He's the nominee. shrike3 Jul 2024 #41

What the media says and what actual people say are Bettie Jul 2024 #7

Is there a difference between ready and excited? Renew Deal Jul 2024 #11

Are you happy with Biden being our nominee? Emile Jul 2024 #16

If there was someone who the majority of people would have been happier with than Joe Cosmocat Jul 2024 #28

Does it matter? As long as they show up, who the hell cares how excited they are? shrike3 Jul 2024 #30

So Excite Yourself Till You're Ready The Magistrate Jul 2024 #31

I was told I would go blind misanthrope Jul 2024 #46

I am sufficiently excited Renew Deal Jul 2024 #52

You Won't Get Them Attacking Mr. Biden The Magistrate Jul 2024 #56

That's an interesting point. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #58

'Ego'? Jesus, But That's Both Obsolete, And Lame The Magistrate Jul 2024 #60

I don't think that's the way most people are looking at it. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #62

And You Are Wrong The Magistrate Jul 2024 #63

It might be perceived that way. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #65

Yes he does DownriverDem Jul 2024 #29

We know he doesn't have your confidence. shrike3 Jul 2024 #40

sighhhhhh. . . niyad Jul 2024 #43

*riding Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #2

Thanx Botany Jul 2024 #4

It's still not fixed. Wednesdays Jul 2024 #20

Reverse psychology no_hypocrisy Jul 2024 #3

God damn fucking right! Deek1935 Jul 2024 #12

Its pure agism Johonny Jul 2024 #14

Agree republianmushroom Jul 2024 #19

I agree completely. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #22

Excellent "planting" of the seed of thought Botany! GreenWave Jul 2024 #23

The man who saved millions of Americas from death as soon as he took office. ffr Jul 2024 #24

News sources Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #25

Unfortunately congressional Dems etc aren't helping in regards to media. FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #54

Yet, we are behind. If we weren't behind, we wouldn't be having this discussion. Silent Type Jul 2024 #26

Are we really behind? DownriverDem Jul 2024 #32

Obama was "behind" the day before the 2012 election according to the "gold standard" Gallup BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #35

Would love to be 49 to 48. But we aren't. Silent Type Jul 2024 #47

I pointed you to the subthread from the last time we argued about this BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #53

Gov. Ann Richards was ahead in the polls on election day, and yet, chimpy niyad Jul 2024 #44

Amen wryter2000 Jul 2024 #37

I believe strongly that the corporate media are whipping this to get him off the ticket because they actually believe Texin Jul 2024 #38

Ignoring the primary voters and see what happens Emile Jul 2024 #48

Hand waiving the General Election voters will carry the day? TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #66

Fuck George Clooney. CrispyQ Jul 2024 #57

We're not supposed to hate George Clooney? Renew Deal Jul 2024 #59

Agreed on all points but what is K bomb? MenloParque Jul 2024 #61

The Vice President Botany Jul 2024 #67

President Biden needs to stay at the top of the ticket LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #70