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MorbidButterflyTat

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144. Based on what?

Thu Jul 18, 2024, 03:02 PM

Jul 2024

Why this endless speculation?

Listen to the DNC Chair on Morning Joe. There's the beginning, middle and END of this BS .

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Looks like VP Harris will be our nominee [View all] DemocracyWorks Jul 2024 OP

He's being treated like shit nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #1

Yep. It's sickening. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #15

When Biden got off the plane last night in DE, I wanted him to flip everyone the bird and say Go Greybnk48 Jul 2024 #29

If Trump wins we'll ALL be treated like shit (except the oligarchs). Towlie Jul 2024 #49

Trump will win hamsterjill Jul 2024 #59

I think Trump will win XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #65

Truth. hamsterjill Jul 2024 #71

Show us your evidence. Towlie Jul 2024 #78

The goddamn evidence is 2016 hamsterjill Jul 2024 #81

They can't. It's all feelings. beaglelover Jul 2024 #109

Most voters choose by their feelings hamsterjill Jul 2024 #135

The Only One That Can Beat Trump Is: Bilbo Baggins Jul 2024 #181

Not only will Trump win Bobstandard Jul 2024 #182

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #127

I agree hamsterjill Jul 2024 #134

Here's a 'way'..... 634-5789 Jul 2024 #131

This is in jest right? FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #155

Not in jest. Grasping at straws. 634-5789 Jul 2024 #190

Why not just make Obama the VP? Galraedia Jul 2024 #178

Sure! 634-5789 Jul 2024 #189

Obama was elected twice. A lot of people didn't think that would ever happen NoSheep Jul 2024 #141

I believe this to be true Dave says Jul 2024 #161

Makes me furious. hamsterjill Jul 2024 #62

Me too. I'm in South Florida and my vote for president will be pointless. Towlie Jul 2024 #84

They cancelled the Florida primary. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #99

I think I'll write Biden in hamsterjill Jul 2024 #101

The popular vote margin matters Zambero Jul 2024 #117

Write-ins are not allowed. The only write-ins must declare themselves as "write-ins". LeftInTX Jul 2024 #137

I believe you can ask for a paper ballot. hamsterjill Jul 2024 #152

yep it is very difficult indeed. I have never seen one in all the years I have been an election judge yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #159

Without the damned Electoral College Charging Triceratops Jul 2024 #129

We don't. tazkcmo Jul 2024 #95

two words: Down Ballot!! nt yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #160

100% Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #138

I just hate how he is being treated!!! It just breaks my heart yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #164

In so sorry XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #168

Thank you so much!!!! DU folks are the best! nt yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #195

Fatal error. hume Jul 2024 #2

Absolutely. Midnight Writer Jul 2024 #5

If these donors are pressuring Biden to step aside because of the polls, VP Harris is not polling that much better JohnSJ Jul 2024 #3

It's control of congress they care about unblock Jul 2024 #17

What the hell good can a dem congress do wryter2000 Jul 2024 #43

Exactly. But that's not the way they're trained to think unblock Jul 2024 #45

Yeah, the donors are now saying that they will stop donating to congressional/senate candidates if they don't oust Biden LeftInTX Jul 2024 #156

Her profile will be lifted if she is nominated. She's a strong communicator and I think she will get a poll boost. Doodley Jul 2024 #30

No doubt she has grown tremendously from when she first announced running for President, but regardless, JohnSJ Jul 2024 #51

Who in the hell is it hamsterjill Jul 2024 #67

It never should have gotten to this point. Autumn Jul 2024 #4

It looks like primaries mean nothing. 1WorldHope Jul 2024 #6

The primaries were before the debate and polls that show two-thirds of Democrats think he should step down, Doodley Jul 2024 #41

Opinions WA-03 Democrat Jul 2024 #69

The last time the Democrats nominated someone who didn't win the primary was 1968 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #75

How dare the common people make a choice their betters don't like Amishman Jul 2024 #44

If Biden steps down Zeitghost Jul 2024 #96

Hahahah "Step down" what a joke edisdead Jul 2024 #105

It's ultimately his decision Zeitghost Jul 2024 #119

Actually, primaries don't mean a thing Charging Triceratops Jul 2024 #130

Buh Bye PuraVidaDreamin Jul 2024 #7

This may be true and I will vote for Harris if she is the nominee, but it will be the last time I will ever vote. Biophilic Jul 2024 #8

..if we are to lose democacy.. thomski64 Jul 2024 #42

Sadly, I'm inclined to agree with you PatSeg Jul 2024 #46

Have the same feeling. FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #158

I'm trying to stay positive, but it is really hard PatSeg Jul 2024 #167

Yes it is . I go back and forth from extreme anger and disbelief FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #169

It is all so disorienting and surreal to me PatSeg Jul 2024 #170

Very sad to say this, but I was thinking the same thing. Dan Jul 2024 #106

This exactly. edisdead Jul 2024 #108

Yeah, you're just feeling hurt right now. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #110

It is my duty as a citizen of a democracy. Biophilic Jul 2024 #122

It will remain at least a nominal democracy, like Hungary. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #124

Is that suppose to make it ok? I've been fighting these political battles since 1960 I'm tired. Biophilic Jul 2024 #140

It's not intended to make it OK. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #172

I'll hang on to it too, than. Biophilic Jul 2024 #174

Voting, while we can, will always matter no matter how many obstacles are in our path. NoSheep Jul 2024 #142

There is no way I will stop voting ever. We still have local and down ballot offices yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #163

Perhaps you read the primary results wrong? Think. Again. Jul 2024 #9

Welcome dweller Jul 2024 #10

Then it'll be President TSF and GQP Senate and House. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #11

Yup Deek1935 Jul 2024 #14

Just because they have billions doesn't mean they have brains. C_U_L8R Jul 2024 #12

I view alot BigMin28 Jul 2024 #26

Human Dragons Bettie Jul 2024 #133

She ascends to the Presidency at the Convention. Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #13

And we lose to Trump. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #16

Excuse me but what happened to the power of incumbency? Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #23

Oh, so Joe's supposed to resign, too? Cool. shrike3 Jul 2024 #25

She would have almost no benefit of incumbency FBaggins Jul 2024 #61

Baahahahahahahaha edisdead Jul 2024 #112

Explain to me who we would be fooling with Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #139

A loss of EPIC proportions, IMO. Ursus Rex Jul 2024 #102

Are you kidding me? Desert grandma Jul 2024 #180

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #18

Seriously obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #20

Interesting picture. I had no idea of set-ups like this. Where is this from? emulatorloo Jul 2024 #36

It's a bot farm Blue Owl Jul 2024 #56

Thanks For The Broad Brush Rubyshoo Jul 2024 #88

It may not apply to you directly edisdead Jul 2024 #114

Yes. Good possibility this OP was created by a bot calguy Jul 2024 #148

Without Biden we lose. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #19

Why do you think that? Doodley Jul 2024 #47

14 million primary votes tossed out edisdead Jul 2024 #116

I'm not all doom and gloom about this. Polls show two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to step down. Doodley Jul 2024 #132

That's what I believe PatSeg Jul 2024 #55

Lose big time XarmyGal Jul 2024 #136

Get ready for 25 years of far right rule that will completely transform your lives Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #21

Why I applied for it the minute I was eligible. shrike3 Jul 2024 #23

People over 60 are at risk too. GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #100

Someone reported this thread but I don't think it breaks any DU rule, or at least not any reasonable rule. Towlie Jul 2024 #22

That's not how democracy works. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #27

There is no need to have him step aside for Kamala-- they can just emphasize them as a team andym Jul 2024 #28

I wish that had already happened. Doodley Jul 2024 #48

For once, sneaking in a reply before a thread is deleted. usonian Jul 2024 #31

Some people wonder why some voters quit voting. yagotme Jul 2024 #32

That's a pretty strong statement. StarryNite Jul 2024 #33

Welcome to DU mahina Jul 2024 #34

I'll tell you one thing wryter2000 Jul 2024 #35

KHive represent budkin Jul 2024 #37

The contempt for her is so bizarre BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #74

We. Didn't. Vote. For. Her! edisdead Jul 2024 #120

The contempt has developed since Biden has been in trouble BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #146

It's not contempt Bluedawgbill Jul 2024 #191

Some of it is contempt BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #193

This is a post just to stir thing up and it is so obvious Pisces Jul 2024 #38

When I heard Biden had COVID I figured it doc03 Jul 2024 #39

I hate being on a team that plays for the opposition. tazkcmo Jul 2024 #40

If that's the case I hope all the pouting stops and people vote for her. BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #50

STUPIDLY destroying our primary and STUPIDLY destroying our nominee is ultra STUPID. And nothing else. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #58

Oh ok. BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #72

Welcome to DU Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #52

Why wasn't this an issue back in January? Norbert Jul 2024 #53

I think that's obvious Progressive dog Jul 2024 #87

That's where the betting money is going FBaggins Jul 2024 #54

Yes, many times PatSeg Jul 2024 #60

Please let Jaime Harrison, head of DNC know. we can do it Jul 2024 #57

Thank you XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #80

Love this, thank you! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #149

An exit strategy for Biden is difficult Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #63

RSO rso Jul 2024 #76

I honestly think that is the only option Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #86

How about this option: MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #150

In the context of our discussion that's not an option Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #166

No strategy required. He isn't going anywhere. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #187

I love Joe and I'm voting blue no matter who! If he bows out we can have a victory lap for him at the convention OrlandoDem2 Jul 2024 #64

Emphasizing..."looks like"....."nothing's been set in stone"... Chakaconcarne Jul 2024 #66

Look at the response though MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #151

Bullshit...all hearsay. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #68

Do you really think those rich white guys are going to accept the Black woman? mcar Jul 2024 #70

We are in the MAJORITY! Those rich white guys are not. NoSheep Jul 2024 #145

Those rich white guys are in the process of throwing out mcar Jul 2024 #153

I'm at a place where I have no idea what the right move is here. I really respect Joe Biden NoSheep Jul 2024 #185

If this does in fact happen, I wonder who her VP pick will be. SKKY Jul 2024 #73

the morons forcing out Biden think this is going have a good result TasminCat Jul 2024 #77

I M so sorry for Joe. The way he has been treated is terrible. absolutely terrible. He can win and will win. I am so mad debm55 Jul 2024 #79

Why change candidates ? republianmushroom Jul 2024 #82

I believe a Harris/Shapiro ticket would be formidable be it in 2024 or 2028. LonePirate Jul 2024 #83

Not gonna happen LiberaBlueDem Jul 2024 #85

I thought EarlG had put the quash on this speculation on DU? iemanja Jul 2024 #89

It's really getting out of hand. It needs to stop. Emile Jul 2024 #115

Keep alerting. If enough of us do that we might actually be able to clear the aisles. Hekate Jul 2024 #173

No, I won't iemanja Jul 2024 #175

Ooooo-kay. But just so you know, EarlG can't do all the work by himself. Just accept the results then. Hekate Jul 2024 #179

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #90

I agree say what you will about Biden DemocracyWorks Jul 2024 #92

I'm terrified that Harris would be a disaster on top of the ticket. Biden needs to stay in the race. tritsofme Jul 2024 #91

Thank you 56 Posts. Sneederbunk Jul 2024 #93

I don't think the big donors think that Harris is the absolute strongest candidate we could field. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2024 #94

Welcome to DU obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #103

Thanks for the "welcome", but... ElementaryPenguin Jul 2024 #121

Knock it off duckworth969 Jul 2024 #97

Democrats need to make a decision PennRalphie Jul 2024 #98

If this is true, we just lost the election! Emile Jul 2024 #104

That's the only choice IMO should Biden drop out and she's an EXCELLENT candidate! beaglelover Jul 2024 #107

You should self delete this OP. We need unity Emile Jul 2024 #111

You're at least half right Renew Deal Jul 2024 #113

BS. nt Sunsky Jul 2024 #118

President Biden Is still our Presidential Candiate until HE says he isn't Fla Dem Jul 2024 #123

This is the worst scenario, imo onandup Jul 2024 #125

Great, another new gaslighting account. Basso8vb Jul 2024 #126

WaPo: Obama Wants Biden To Consider Dropping Out 634-5789 Jul 2024 #128

Anonymous 'allies' again. Aka rumor and gossip, I'll wait until I hear it from Obama's own mouth. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #165

If that happens, you can look forward to her receiving the Hillary treatment dlk Jul 2024 #143

AT LEAST Lulu KC Jul 2024 #171

Based on what? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #144

He was great nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #147

Doubtful under this scenario Harris could win the Presidency Freethinker65 Jul 2024 #154

This whole thing is nutty, but I support Harris... Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #157

Biden is not dropping out and you have no first hand knowledge of what those leaders discussed. lees1975 Jul 2024 #162

Or not. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #176

I smell pizza gay texan Jul 2024 #177

Knock it off duckworth969 Jul 2024 #183

Exactly! PortTack Jul 2024 #186

I won't believe it until I hear it from Joe. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #184

Uh huh sure edisdead Jul 2024 #188

At this point I have no fucking idea what's going on. I know one thing though. I feel sorry for Biden. Vinca Jul 2024 #192

Based on what, specifically, Member since May 30th, 56 total posts? hatrack Jul 2024 #194

... William769 Jul 2024 #196