Can we be done with the geriatrics running for President?
Let's not forget that Jon Stewart led that "Rally to Restore Sanity" - a fantastic and idiotic expression of "both sides bad"
Tons of hand wringing at a point where it is kind of pointless. Forcing out a candidate who won millions of votes in an open primary with an opponent of "generic younger Democrat" (including an overwhelming win in a NH write-in campaign) through some attempt at twisting the party process just seems like a piss poor idea. And the continued backbiting by elected Democrats and "elites" in the party is just inflicting self harm.
Office should have a mandatory retirement age of 65 like for commercial pilots.
Nothing stopping dems from making a rule.. have to be under 65 to run.
Let's not forget that Jon Stewart led that "Rally to Restore Sanity" - a fantastic and idiotic expression of "both sides bad"
Tons of hand wringing at a point where it is kind of pointless. Forcing out a candidate who won millions of votes in an open primary with an opponent of "generic younger Democrat" (including an overwhelming win in a NH write-in campaign) through some attempt at twisting the party process just seems like a piss poor idea. And the continued backbiting by elected Democrats and "elites" in the party is just inflicting self harm.
I meant internal dem rule.
Anyone else who decided to run.What choice did we have except Biden in this "open primary"?
Anyone else who decided to run.
People chose not to run because they (correctly) realized they would lose to Biden.
Because politicians like to run when they have a shot at winning and running against a sitting President is usually not a good shot at winning?What choice did we have except Biden in this "open primary"?
If Biden decides to quit and push his delegates elsewhere, yes, that is legitimate. But a media driven pressure campaign, with some party members publicly jumping on board, just makes it look like party elites are trying to reverse the primary: a thing that everyday people don't really like the perception of.Stewart does a good job of consistently demoralizing Dems because that's who watch his show and we're prone to it. I'm not even saying he's wrong most of the time but in a FPTP system just punching the wall all the time doesn't yield any benefits.
As for tossing out the votes of the primary we have no mechanism to replace a candidate in what has become an absurdly long election cycle even if he loses the faith of many/most of the people that voted for him in said primary. All we have are the mechanics of the current system and if Biden decides to quit and release his delegates that's certainly a legitimate outcome. Same thing if he or Trump suddenly died and the respective conventions had to select a replacement candidate.
Another increasing risk to Biden's continued candidacy is congresspeople heading for the lifeboats due to fears of impact down ballot. His remaining support or the silence he's obtained for now could evaporate somewhat quickly.
Dean Phillips was basically your "generic young Democrat" who wasn't crystal lady crazy. Other people were also free to sign up to run, but they didn't, since you can't force people to run.What choice did we have except Biden in this "open primary"?
JFC. Why would you distance yourself from someone because they are old and had a bad debate. WTF?! How about "The Dems have gotten xyz done under this administration despite efforts from the Project 2025 Party. No matter which Dem is Preaident, we will continue to work for the American people..."Another increasing risk to Biden's continued candidacy is congresspeople heading for the lifeboats due to fears of impact down ballot. His remaining support or the silence he's obtained for now could evaporate somewhat quickly.
Politically, Democrats in Congress are being really dumb. The decision seems to have largely been made - now is the time to just close ranks instead of continuing this ridiculous infighting. It would be the politically correct thing to do (just like Republicans brushing off the Access Hollywood tapes of Trump).Another increasing risk to Biden's continued candidacy is congresspeople heading for the lifeboats due to fears of impact down ballot. His remaining support or the silence he's obtained for now could evaporate somewhat quickly.
If Biden decides to quit and push his delegates elsewhere, yes, that is legitimate. But a media driven pressure campaign, with some party members publicly jumping on board, just makes it look like party elites are trying to reverse the primary: a thing that everyday people don't really like the perception of.
JFC. Why would you distance yourself from someone because they are old and had a bad debate. WTF?! How about "The Dems have gotten xyz done under this administration despite efforts from the Project 2025 Party. No matter which Dem is Preaident, we will continue to work for the American people..."
On the flip-side, Republican pieces of shit make no effort to distance themselves from the convicted felon-traitor-rapist. In fact, they prop that shit stain up every chance they get.
Almost like there are two different standards. Republicans are such trash.
Jon Stewart on target as usual.
"Get on Board or Shut the F#@K UP" is not a particularly compelling pro-democracy bumper sticker.
Jon Stewart Examines Biden’s Future Amidst Calls For Him to Drop Out | The Daily Show
Fantastic pickle the Democratic party has gotten themselves in.
Can we be done with the geriatrics running for President?
Democrats can never be good enough for the media to stop attacking and Republicans can never be evil enough for the media to bother covering.JFC. Why would you distance yourself from someone because they are old and had a bad debate. WTF?! How about "The Dems have gotten xyz done under this administration despite efforts from the Project 2025 Party. No matter which Dem is Preaident, we will continue to work for the American people..."
On the flip-side, Republican pieces of shit make no effort to distance themselves from the convicted felon-traitor-rapist. In fact, they prop that shit stain up every chance they get.
Almost like there are two different standards. Republicans are such trash.
I disagree. Stewart was off the mark and in denial of what the reality is. He’s complaining that the democrats/biden should give the people a choice but they already chose when he won the primary. Everyone knew Biden was old and they voted for him anyway. It’s time to move on a rally behind Biden, not complain because the process wasn’t adjusted to fit his/others concern: