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karynnj

(61,007 posts)
47. I remember Tara Reid and I remember the lie about Kerry
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:50 PM
Yesterday

One BIG difference is the reaction of the people around those candidates, which was to say they did not believe it because it was completely out of character. In Kerry's case, the woman herself denied the story. A second difference is that there are now multiple women.

Another thing is that this doesn't have a clear advantage for the Republicans. There were two other candidates essentially tied with him and eliminating anyone of the three made the two Republican scenario less likely.

The speed which with his peers abandoned him suggests that they at least thought it possible. Back when the Tara Reid stuff happened, a staffer for someone else that I slightly knew through others, commented that the staffers knew " which legislators not to get into an empty elevator with ... and Biden was not one of them

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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #1
I just hope she and Becerra don't cancel each other out... ananda Yesterday #28
I am voting Steyer over her, 100% obamanut2012 Yesterday #44
OK. But... ananda Yesterday #52
someone should tell shrill Katie.. agingdem Yesterday #32
She just Rebl2 23 hrs ago #79
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #2
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar Celerity Yesterday #3
So we throw him out and then investigate. Got it. travelingthrulife Yesterday #6
I was going to vote for him in the primary, but apparently there are pics, texts & a Dem staffer claiming he raped her Celerity Yesterday #9
If there are pictures and texts, they need to be released publicly. Wiz Imp Yesterday #31
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi seems to have decided he needs to drop out: Celerity Yesterday #40
I'm not expressing an opinion either way on what Swallwell should do. Wiz Imp Yesterday #42
The images are dick pics, apparently. Do you really NEED to see? hedda_foil Yesterday #57
It should be totally expected to require PROOF that alleged evidence exists. Wiz Imp Yesterday #61
Yep.. Cherrycheeks Yesterday #66
Who does she have in mind to run for Governor ? Autumn Yesterday #71
I'm guessing herself? MichMan Yesterday #78
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #75
Invesigate now, drop out if true. Innocent till proved guilty. Trueblue1968 Yesterday #56
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #83
And both the facts and the accustions should remain as is for all to see Torchlight 2 hrs ago #84
Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things. LeftInTX Yesterday #15
Yes, the last time I checked they are indeed not the same thing. Celerity Yesterday #18
Good Gawdz. She needs better comms people leftstreet Yesterday #4
She convicted him already? bucolic_frolic Yesterday #5
I'm getting the vibe that his colleagues didn't like him to begin with. RandySF Yesterday #7
Yeah, YodaMom2 Yesterday #8
I was going to vote for him because Schiff endorsed him. RandySF Yesterday #10
I was going to vote for him, too. YodaMom2 Yesterday #14
Do you feel the same about JB Pritzker? He is a billionaire who used his money to help gain elective office. Celerity Yesterday #21
Actually, no. YodaMom2 Yesterday #25
Pritzker was never in elective office until he won the IL Governor race in 2018. That is how he got a chance to 'prove Celerity Yesterday #27
Valid point. YodaMom2 Yesterday #49
He ran for the US House in 1998 and lost, and then this timeline happened: Celerity Yesterday #54
I was going to vote for Swalwell because Porter lacks the temperament to be governor IMHO, and I didn't want to vote for Celerity Yesterday #17
Can I ask about Becerra? Sympthsical Yesterday #41
He has never gained any traction in the polls. He and other low low pollers need to drop out as they dilute the Dem Celerity Yesterday #46
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #48
Yeah, I was really disappointed moonscape Yesterday #58
Has Schiff shanti Yesterday #60
Yep RandySF Yesterday #63
Groping isn't as bad as rape EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #22
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #69
Kathy, so far, they are only that ' allegations '. republianmushroom Yesterday #11
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When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #12
Remember Tara Reid Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #16
I remember Tara Reid and I remember the lie about Kerry karynnj Yesterday #47
There were many here Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #59
Completely agree karynnj Yesterday #62
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She accused Joe Biden of sexual assault Keepthesoulalive 18 hrs ago #82
Or, possibly sour grapes. republianmushroom Yesterday #24
She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit. Scrivener7 Yesterday #13
Katie's friend leading the charge against Swalwell? Kid Berwyn Yesterday #19
Porter should not be weighing in pinkstarburst Yesterday #20
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I don't understand why she didn't/doesn't let others take the lead on this. It was already happening. themaguffin Yesterday #23
This Mz Pip Yesterday #33
She is friends wirh the influencer who broke this obamanut2012 Yesterday #45
Oh Katie, never change JoseBalow Yesterday #26
Crap Deep State Witch Yesterday #30
He was Mz Pip Yesterday #34
I like Porter, but this is ridiculous. Wiz Imp Yesterday #35
I agree. LisaL Yesterday #36
I mean, it hasn't even been 24 hours yet pinkstarburst Yesterday #50
It seems the Dems have found a way JBTaurus83 Yesterday #37
Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better Baitball Blogger Yesterday #38
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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #73
Of course she did obamanut2012 Yesterday #43
In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor. aeromanKC Yesterday #51
Not hearing many Rs telling him to quit... The Madcap Yesterday #53
I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign. Vinca Yesterday #55
And this right here is why I don't support her in the primary Sympthsical Yesterday #64
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I'm Shocked. SHOCKED. ColoringFool Yesterday #65
This is premature MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #67
Don't know anything but yeah, get rid of a Dem. Autumn Yesterday #70
Close your mouth Katie duckworth969 Yesterday #72
She was this ridiculous about Schiff when they were running for the Senate. Nixie Yesterday #76
This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him. RockRaven Yesterday #77
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