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In reply to the discussion: I have never been so outraged and pissed at the Democratic Party than I am today. [View all]TheDemsshouldhireme
(208 posts)I have voted for every democrat since 1992. I am a union member and keep paying my dues while my republican co-workers opted out of dues and fair share since the Janus decision. I give extra to my union's PAC. I'm very secure in my democratic bona fides. A presidential election is really about 2 branches of government, the executive and judicial branches. No one will ever convince Nader didn't hurt Gore, if 600 or so Nader voters would of gone for Gore, then not only no Bush, but no Roberts and Alito. Same for 2016, not enough people came out for Hillary and that got us Kavanaugh, Gorsuch and Coney-Barrett. It's something republicans keep their eye on better than democrats. Those 3 Trump appointees will probably be there 25-30 years, think about about it, it's like your career with an employer. My children are around 30, when they are planning their retirement, they will be watching hearings to replace those 3.
With that being said, I believe it is more than obvious Joe is not the man to make the case in this election. I was a political science major in college and how elections are decided has always fascinated me. In my humble opinion, it is not just about the bases, its about independents and undecided voters that will determine who will win this election. Joe's stumbles lately have given those voters real concerns about his ability going forward. I live in PA and Biden's incoherent I beat Medicare answer will be on a tv commercial loop. Same for the mix up of names. He pivoted on an abortion question to an immigrant murdering a young lady, not good, like really, really bad. I do agree with the poster above the jet lag with 11 days rest was some weak sauce excuse, same with over prepared. I don't want to watch the next debate with my fingers over my eyes. I want a candidate who can take it to Trump, and that is not present day Biden I find the attacks on the billionaire donors also weak, like what Harris or some other democratic nominee will now be a supply sider? Pleez. Concerns about Biden's age is a concern for an over-whelming majority of voters, you can dismiss it, but its real, very real. And it's not getting any better. In fact it is getting worse. A very sizable portion of democrats would like Joe to step aside before we Ginsburg the most important election, maybe ever. Attack us, call us trolls, report us, but were true blue democrats that want to win. There will be no guide rails on the next Trump term(he will be surrounded by sycophants in his cabinet) and if they control all 3 branches of government, well god, help us.
As Bill Maher said, i will vote for Joe's head in a jar over Trump. I also know not everyone thinks the way I do. I do believe Joe's inner circle has shielded him and his family is not doing him any favors. I have zero confidence in Jen O'malley. The 2020 election was during a covid lock down, this campaign wont be won by a few speeches at drive-in movie theaters and cars honking. He was supposed to be a bridge candidate and he did that. Enjoy the golden years and pass the torch. As Joe said, we have others that can beat Trump, but by staying in, it has an air of I alone can fix it, ala Trump. Bottom line, I just dont see an 81 year old Biden,will bring, the vigor, the confidence and enthusiasm you need to win a general election. Don't be RBG Joe, realize its time to step aside and pass the baton.