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38. And other Dems weren't running against the (arguably) most despised Senator in America

Sat May 17, 2025, 12:37 PM

May 2025

But sure, let's set aside the shambling shit-show that's actually happening right now and the cavalcade of horrors that the future likely holds.

Because what better time than during an ongoing constitutional crisis, while standing in the path of a tsunami of lies and illegality and corruption, to turn our laser-like focus to the events of what shoulda woulda coulda happened three or four years ago, right?

Right?

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Beto: "Biden failed this country in the most important job he had" [View all] live love laugh May 2025 OP

he has had his day creon May 2025 #1

Yeah, Beto's entitled to his opinion... even if it's a dumb one!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2025 #51

Beto creon May 2025 #57

Beto should have never went there. Duncanpup May 2025 #2

Nope he shouldn't have! SheltieLover May 2025 #8

Yes, Beto just flushed any political aspirations down the terlet...assumin he even still had any before this. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2025 #53

Beto was done long ago in Texas. His mouth blocks him. Melon May 2025 #74

Yeah. Him and 160M-170M other Americans. RockRaven May 2025 #3

It's strange to me that so many people want to make it that simple EdmondDantes_ May 2025 #45

The simpler things are the greater the chance Republicans are behind it. live love laugh May 2025 #64

I like Beto..... Lovie777 May 2025 #4

I like and have BigMin28 May 2025 #5

Beto has the right to say this even though he's wrong MustLoveBeagles May 2025 #77

He, and anyone who emulates him, is making a mistake. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #6

Move over JustAnotherGen May 2025 #105

If true, I have lost all respect for him SheltieLover May 2025 #7

Beto's most important job was beating Ted Cruz. And he failed. Walleye May 2025 #9

Really? I'm done with Beto. sinkingfeeling May 2025 #10

STFU, Beto. Itchinjim May 2025 #11

You beat me to it. Paladin May 2025 #13

Seriously!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2025 #52

Ha. Technically I agree with that statement but nauseated by Beto's counterproductive comments lostnfound May 2025 #12

Yep you are right - job #1 is to disable the fascists politically dwayneb May 2025 #14

Biden kind of had his hands full... vanlassie May 2025 #68

Technically the non voters are the cause I reckon GusBob May 2025 #16

When was the last time a Democrat won a state-wide race in Texas? biocube May 2025 #15

Sounds like you have the inside scoop... live love laugh May 2025 #25

Biden ran at least twice before winning. BannonsLiver May 2025 #49

WTF MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #81

Yes. BannonsLiver May 2025 #114

I agree, besides Biden didn't win Texas either fujiyamasan May 2025 #83

If Beto could actually win in Texas newdeal2 May 2025 #17

Beto lost by only 2.5 points in 2018 fujiyamasan May 2025 #88

He still lost though which is all that really matters Meowmee May 2025 #93

It's true Beto didn't win fujiyamasan May 2025 #101

See! His "most important job" comment is same as "Why didn't Dems stop Republicans" Democrat blaming. betsuni May 2025 #18

. MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #80

I don't think Harris lost because of that interview... Self Esteem May 2025 #112

Anti-Biden noise is to cover up Trump's clearly demented behavior. travelingthrulife May 2025 #19

Beto is dead to me now. Glad I'm not a Texan so don't have to consider him at ALL. lark May 2025 #20

Ditto SheltieLover May 2025 #26

Beto is not only a has-been, he is a never-was. n/t valleyrogue May 2025 #21

lol never was is funny 😁 Meowmee May 2025 #95

I've always liked Beto and cheered him on peggysue2 May 2025 #22

Why didn't he say this two years ago? Jose Garcia May 2025 #23

Says the failed candidate. WhiteTara May 2025 #24

So Aviation Pro May 2025 #27

Bien said that was a big Mistake. Cha May 2025 #91

Beto was right. LizBeth May 2025 #28

Who failed the country was the press and the so-called news industry in this country. They failed them in 2000 JohnSJ May 2025 #31

. MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #79

You win with the media you have fujiyamasan May 2025 #86

Obama won in 2008 in spite of the media. They pushed overtime trying to associate Obama as having JohnSJ May 2025 #94

TY, JOhn... & too fucking late for Beto.. Joe Biden Already Took Cha May 2025 #90

You are right Cha. JohnSJ May 2025 #96

Indeed. BannonsLiver May 2025 #48

I really wish a high profile Democrat had had the stones to challenge Biden in the primary - I had major concerns about Midwestern Democrat May 2025 #54

Yes he is right fujiyamasan May 2025 #106

Don't you mean Tapper's gossip rag? BTW if Tapper had a bad fall, he might end up in a wheelchair!1!1! emulatorloo May 2025 #110

It is way past due to stop patronizing these pseudo news outlets who are nothing more than yellow journalism JohnSJ May 2025 #29

Agree Meowmee May 2025 #98

Biden might have to take Mountainguy May 2025 #30

Biden might have to take one for the team? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2025 #44

That's my point Mountainguy May 2025 #56

That's BS MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #72

No Mountainguy May 2025 #73

Post removed Post removed May 2025 #113

Very well stated fujiyamasan May 2025 #87

Hey Beto NO Democrat would've won Ritabert May 2025 #32

The fact that the Republican media NEVER reported Trump's admission is telling. live love laugh May 2025 #34

They can't let the truth be known Ritabert May 2025 #46

That's More Than a Little Delusional DrFunkenstein May 2025 #75

It was fixed no matter how delusional it sounds. Ritabert May 2025 #109

Bullshit spanone May 2025 #33

No one is safe from the big bus. I supported Biden to the very end. He should have passed Autumn May 2025 #35

Ditto ... and I agree. KPN May 2025 #59

He didn't MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #71

There could have been a primary had Joe decided to serve only one term. Autumn May 2025 #108

Senor 0 and 2 should feel free to grab a seat and shut the fuck up . . . . hatrack May 2025 #36

Beto isn't the only Dem that 0 and 2 statistic fits. Autumn May 2025 #37

And other Dems weren't running against the (arguably) most despised Senator in America hatrack May 2025 #38

Four years, eight years. Excuses for some while others get none. Autumn May 2025 #40

What? live love laugh May 2025 #63

Short message for all the "It's not my fault that we lost" Biden-Bashers. usonian May 2025 #39

Beto's insight might be valuable here, few have more experience with failure than him. tritsofme May 2025 #41

Ouch!!!! Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2025 #43

Meanwhile the asshole who currently occupies the office is doing even worse Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2025 #42

Reality bites. BannonsLiver May 2025 #47

This won't help your "comeback" Beto mcar May 2025 #50

Anyone who bashes Biden at this point can fuck right off Mysterian May 2025 #55

What could possibly be gained by bashing Biden at this point? dlk May 2025 #58

Indeed it does. Because everything B.See May 2025 #65

Book sales MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #69

Yeah; Why would any Dem Jump on the Cha May 2025 #92

So, going into the midterms Bettie May 2025 #60

I was never on the Beto bandwagon. LuvLoogie May 2025 #61

OMG! Fuck the turncoat! Clouds Passing May 2025 #62

Biden didn't fail. Trump and Fox wouldn't shut the fuck up. Initech May 2025 #66

Democrats are being questioned about President Biden MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #67

Bye Bye Beto. nt PufPuf23 May 2025 #70

Every Democrat when asked should say.. mvd May 2025 #76

Oh Beto MustLoveBeagles May 2025 #78

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2025 #82

Uh Oh is right on!! Kind of late for you isn't it? GP6971 May 2025 #84

My, my, my k_buddy762 May 2025 #85

Whatever statewide position Beto might be thinking of running for in Texas DFW May 2025 #89

Let them get it all out now so they can take it off the table next year. In It to Win It May 2025 #97

Right?!?! Anyone bashing Biden next year im ignoring uponit7771 May 2025 #100

i hate this biden bashing. why the fuck is beto even talking about it? don't dems orleans May 2025 #99

It's not what you say... Mike Nelson May 2025 #102

"I'm relevant," sqeaked Beto! FSogol May 2025 #103

Looking for a few more minutes JustAnotherGen May 2025 #104

Biden's failure was to not groom Harris more to take his place NickB79 May 2025 #107

Beto sure sounds like he's running for the Senate in 2026 Polybius May 2025 #111

NOPE! Rebl2 May 2025 #116

Ok, so enjoy Ken Paxton instead n/t Polybius May 2025 #118

It will be an interesting race fujiyamasan May 2025 #117

He should Rebl2 May 2025 #115

My respect for Beto just took a nose dive. hamsterjill May 2025 #119

Rec TY! I thought of what Cha May 2025 #120

my respect for him also took a nose dive. i wrote what i wrote (above) and then come home orleans May 2025 #122

This needs to be "UN-REC'd" down to ZERO! Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #121

This coming from the moron who screamed "we're taking your guns!" BluenFLA May 2025 #123

Now he is sick Beto so shut the hell up! Nt helpisontheway May 2025 #124