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Polybius

(19,159 posts)
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 08:08 PM Jul 2024

Facing a tough re-election bid, Democratic Sen. Jon Tester calls on Biden to bow out [View all]

Source: NBC News

Sen. Jon Tester of Montana became the second Democratic senator to call for President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race Thursday.

"While I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term," Tester said in a statement.

Tester is running for re-election in one of the most vulnerable Senate seats for Democrats this fall.

Tester said he has "worked with President Biden when it has made Montana stronger, and I’ve never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong."



Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/democratic-sen-jon-tester-calls-joe-biden-drop-out-2024-election-rcna162644

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So Biden should drop out because polls are close? LisaL Jul 2024 #1
My guy. MontanaFarmer Jul 2024 #2
There are reasons but he's not going to tell us? travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #37
Terribly disappointing. cilla4progress Jul 2024 #3
Why don't you fight kansasobama Jul 2024 #4
NOT BLASTING BIDEN cilla4progress Jul 2024 #5
I think you need to re-read that poster's reply, and then, after that, self-delete your reply to them Celerity Jul 2024 #14
McCaskill explained he is having a hard time MOMFUDSKI Jul 2024 #7
And president Biden is having an easy time? LisaL Jul 2024 #9
and that is Biden's fault?? travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #38
Another dem leader asking Joe to step down with no suggestion for a replacement Blue Owl Jul 2024 #6
The Only Viable Alternative aurora the great Jul 2024 #8
"...and yes that would make Johnson the VP in the short term." LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #21
Thank you. aurora the great Jul 2024 #23
So Kamala Harris is polling high in Montana? LisaM Jul 2024 #36
Bad move nowforever Jul 2024 #10
Wonder if it's a quid pro quo with funders jmbar2 Jul 2024 #28
Follow the $$$ for your answer ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #35
And who, pray tell, Island Blue Jul 2024 #11
I haven't heard from any of them who that miracle worker is. LisaL Jul 2024 #12
Their still consulting their magic 8 ball. Results coming soon............. Bengus81 Jul 2024 #26
DAMN! elleng Jul 2024 #13
Megadonors are demanding Dem politicians speak out publicly crimycarny Jul 2024 #15
And it would appear they have takers. LisaL Jul 2024 #17
Shove it... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #16
I knew who posted this shit before I clicked. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #18
It's news, isn't it? Polybius Jul 2024 #19
I agree, putting our heads in the sand is not a productive strategy. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #27
I haven't seen you post any news of Representatives or Senators publicly expressing support. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #31
That usually doesn't make the news, and when it does, it's already been posted Polybius Jul 2024 #42
WTF is wrong with these people? Bayard Jul 2024 #20
Rich donors are promising campaign contributions to those who publicly demand LisaL Jul 2024 #32
that might help Tester get re-elected. Thats going to be a hard state to win. ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #22
what might? Harris at the top of the ticket? Because that's the only other feasible option LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #25
no, just him calling for Biden to step down. shows independence on his part to voters. that helps tester ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #40
Oh I see. Interesting. Thanks LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #41
Because Tester is more likely to win with Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket? LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #24
I'm starting to get the sick suspicion that these people are just looking for pre-rationalizations for losing their race Walleye Jul 2024 #29
Another Democrat gives up our right to choose. Hope22 Jul 2024 #30
He just called for Biden to step down Polybius Jul 2024 #45
This is all about... Biglinda 52 Jul 2024 #33
Well it's a very good thing we use a Primary and a Democratic National Convention... DiamondShark Jul 2024 #34
What a spineless wimp! LW1977 Jul 2024 #39
Trashed and blocking orangecrush Jul 2024 #43
Because no one else did Polybius Jul 2024 #44
Be sure to trash and block all the newspapers while you're at it iemanja Jul 2024 #46
Tester needs to ride the coattails of somebody. republianmushroom Jul 2024 #47
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