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Blasphemer

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10. Biden would not have mobilized women in the same way...

Reply to thesquanderer (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 06:49 PM

Nov 2024

Having Kamala at the top of the ticket has had a bigger impact than I ever imagined. I think Biden would have won but it would have been more of a nailbiter with missteps along the way. Biden has been a wonderful president, but he was never a really great campaigner. In 2020, the stars aligned for him and he ran the most perfect campaign of his life. I don't think that could have been replicated.

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POLL: Does Harris make you feel more or less optimistic about the election than if it were Biden? [View all] thesquanderer Nov 2024 OP

Not even a question in my mind that it improved our chances vastly. Wingus Dingus Nov 2024 #1

We were pretty much headed for a loss with President Biden mvd Nov 2024 #2

I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the transition to Kamala has been, but... W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #3

re: "would probably be closer than it will end up being with Kamala" thesquanderer Nov 2024 #12

More optimistic. By a stretch. Torchlight Nov 2024 #4

Her schedule the last few weeks has been incredible Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #5

I believe in evidence, and the evidence shows we are doing better now. Maru Kitteh Nov 2024 #6

Somewhat sadly, I think we're better off. Unquiet Ash Nov 2024 #7

I think Biden would have put together a winning campaign, but there would be issues, such as his energy level, lees1975 Nov 2024 #8

Biden didn't get credit ibegurpard Nov 2024 #9

Biden would not have mobilized women in the same way... Blasphemer Nov 2024 #10

A million times MORE optomistic with Kamala at the top of the ticket. beaglelover Nov 2024 #11

It was.a bold and brave move to make the change Renew Deal Nov 2024 #13

Coincidentally, yougov just did a similar poll... thesquanderer Nov 2024 #14