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imavoter

(661 posts)
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 06:23 AM Jul 2024

been working a lot. I'm just shocked about major dem players are wanting Biden to drop out

I just want us to win.
It seems very risky to me. I'm really worried.
It shocked me to learn about the things Pelosi and others have said publicly.

This division is being pounded by the media. And they are non stop on this narrative.
Why can't we rally behind our current, sitting President?
Seems like we're shooting ourselves in the foot.



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been working a lot. I'm just shocked about major dem players are wanting Biden to drop out (Original Post) imavoter Jul 2024 OP
It's quite alarming, I've been having vicious, anxiety attacks. If the Democratic Party can't save us who can? Walleye Jul 2024 #1
agreed SADAR Jul 2024 #2
Oh, yeah? marble falls Jul 2024 #11
It's always cool when lurkers from before the site was founded show up AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #12
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #21
Thank you, but Im not new n/t imavoter Jul 2024 #23
Even if the reports are exaggerated... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #3
Follow the money. These rich donors aren't even trying to hide it. LisaL Jul 2024 #5
Did you see where a Hollywood agent Just_Vote_Dem Jul 2024 #6
Yes, of course. LisaL Jul 2024 #8
That's what I've been... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #9
They are not going to succeed. Again, all roads lead to Carville. n/t valleyrogue Jul 2024 #18
Money is the reason, as far as I can tell. LisaL Jul 2024 #4
And that breaks my heart. I am a stong supporter of the Party...but this can't happen. This is putting the welfare of Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #16
It's not unanimous though, AOC and the Clintons remain behind Joe Amishman Jul 2024 #7
I think Bernie is still in. Elizabeth Warren? Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #14
Bernie is also still backing Joe, yup! Amishman Jul 2024 #19
Without Biden it is political SUICIDE. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #10
Got to wonder if their "Big" donors are putting the pressure on them. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #13
Are you now. How interesting...those reports are bullshit. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #15
I sure hope so n/t imavoter Jul 2024 #22
Pelosi and Schumer said no such thing. It is all insinuation and rumor valleyrogue Jul 2024 #17
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Walleye

(36,725 posts)
1. It's quite alarming, I've been having vicious, anxiety attacks. If the Democratic Party can't save us who can?
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 06:31 AM
Jul 2024

SADAR

(7 posts)
2. agreed
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 06:58 AM
Jul 2024

I've been here since 2000 or so because, back then, I got tired of the lovefest for w's idiocy. Never posted much and tried to keep it light. I was accused of being a troll and being stupid and insipid. No one cared about what I posted, and the last reply I ever got before I decided to quit posting all together was NASTY!! I wasn't here to make new friends, just to get the REAL news.

I've almost posted several times, but decided no gave a rat's rear what I thought, so why bother?

The BS about Biden leaving the election got my attention, especially the Experts here that buy the bullshit that misspeaking means we're gonna lose!!!! Buy into it, why don't ya? Give the orange menace what he wants. It'll be OK, right?

Yeah, I'm pissed and though no one cares what I say, I can't keep my mouth shut...what is wrong with you people. The sure way to lose is to switch now. Egad!!!!!

So, call me a troll, be nasty, say I'm stupid, I don't care.

Getting Biden to quit is pure folly.

Vote Biden or we're all screwed.

I am not on the internet all day, so don't be offended if I don't reply. It's summer, and I have a lot to do.

GiqueCee

(1,584 posts)
3. Even if the reports are exaggerated...
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:23 AM
Jul 2024

... or flat out lies, Pelosi has stuffed her "legacy" in the wood chipper by not coming out forcefully in support of the VOTERS' CHOICE: Joe Biden.
And No one, NO one, has offered any substantial reasons for betraying Biden and the nation. Just saying they have "serious concerns" is bullshit. And those citing his debate performance are... well, I can't express my utter contempt for them with terms commensurate with such treachery. I don't wanna get spanked.

LisaL

(46,805 posts)
5. Follow the money. These rich donors aren't even trying to hide it.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:27 AM
Jul 2024

They are giving interviews to the press, saying they are giving campaign money to those who come out in favor of removing Biden.

Just_Vote_Dem

(3,195 posts)
6. Did you see where a Hollywood agent
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:30 AM
Jul 2024

told a Congressional Dem if Biden doesn't drop out, Dems get no more money from him? It's right in our faces.

LisaL

(46,805 posts)
8. Yes, of course.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:32 AM
Jul 2024

There have been other articles quoting similar things from other rich donors.

GiqueCee

(1,584 posts)
9. That's what I've been...
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:55 AM
Jul 2024

... screaming from the rooftops. Well, out of 2nd story windows. I'm too old to be climbing on rooftops anymore.

LisaL

(46,805 posts)
4. Money is the reason, as far as I can tell.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:26 AM
Jul 2024

Apparently very rich donors demand that be done, and some democrats are falling in line.

Demsrule86

(71,036 posts)
16. And that breaks my heart. I am a stong supporter of the Party...but this can't happen. This is putting the welfare of
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 10:08 AM
Jul 2024

this country aside so as to get money?

Amishman

(5,843 posts)
7. It's not unanimous though, AOC and the Clintons remain behind Joe
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 07:31 AM
Jul 2024

and they are quite influential, and are at different ends of our party coalition.

The other thing to keep in mind, the DNC is moving forward steadily with the virtual roll call, which both eliminates potential Ohio mischief but also will finally shut down this circus.

Amishman

(5,843 posts)
19. Bernie is also still backing Joe, yup!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 10:17 AM
Jul 2024

Warren was recently, but I haven't seen anything from her since this last wave of drama.

valleyrogue

(1,266 posts)
17. Pelosi and Schumer said no such thing. It is all insinuation and rumor
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 10:10 AM
Jul 2024

cited by "unnamed sources," which means these claims are made up out of thin air.

There was a time when journalists like Jayson Blair were hounded out because they made shit up. Now they are given high profiles and are being pushed as having special knowledge or insight.

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