| Biden standing down (n/t) 18:50 - Jul 21 with 30630 views | Keno |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:26 - Jul 22 with 2790 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 12:50 - Jul 22 by phillymark |
I assume you mean Newsome. He’s from California and so is Harris so there’s a constitutional problem with that.
I like mark kelly (senator, Arizona) as a smart choice. I sort of know Josh Shapiro (governor, pa) through a few circles but want him to wait to 2028 (unless Harris wins obviously) |
Mark Kelly is interesting. Swing State, astronaut, served in the Navy. He has credibility on Gun violence given what happened to his wife and their experience and probably wont ever run for the big job himself. |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:28 - Jul 22 with 2776 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:23 - Jul 22 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Yep. Especially with turnout a big issue. I think if the Dems can make Abortion the issue, Get out and vote and stop a nationwide abortion ban. People will show out. Biden was pretty lax on this issue but Harris will have more enthusiasm.
I'm with you, this election is not a foregone conclusion. Harris has a lot of positives when it comes to the US electoral system. i think the republicans need to be careful, especially in places like Georgia and Arizona. These swing states are back in play. [Post edited 22 Jul 2024 13:24]
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And a VP from a swing state could make big difference in one of them. Not sure who is being mentioned on that front. And I read there has been a suspicion that polls have been over-generous to the GOP; results in actual elections where MAGA candidates have stood have tended to be worse than poll showings. |  | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:30 - Jul 22 with 2748 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:28 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
And a VP from a swing state could make big difference in one of them. Not sure who is being mentioned on that front. And I read there has been a suspicion that polls have been over-generous to the GOP; results in actual elections where MAGA candidates have stood have tended to be worse than poll showings. |
Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, Roy Cooper, Andy Beshear are the 4 names being mentioned. All fit the bill, all would appeal to moderates and all of them are terrible matchups for JD Vance. | |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:38 - Jul 22 with 2713 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:30 - Jul 22 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, Roy Cooper, Andy Beshear are the 4 names being mentioned. All fit the bill, all would appeal to moderates and all of them are terrible matchups for JD Vance. |
I don't think I know anything about any of them other than Shapiro. | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:53 - Jul 22 with 2657 views | Blueschev |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:23 - Jul 22 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Yep. Especially with turnout a big issue. I think if the Dems can make Abortion the issue, Get out and vote and stop a nationwide abortion ban. People will show out. Biden was pretty lax on this issue but Harris will have more enthusiasm.
I'm with you, this election is not a foregone conclusion. Harris has a lot of positives when it comes to the US electoral system. i think the republicans need to be careful, especially in places like Georgia and Arizona. These swing states are back in play. [Post edited 22 Jul 2024 13:24]
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If they run on a platform of 'Abortions for some, miniature American flags for others', they'll win comfortably. |  | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 14:20 - Jul 22 with 2595 views | DJR |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:30 - Jul 22 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, Roy Cooper, Andy Beshear are the 4 names being mentioned. All fit the bill, all would appeal to moderates and all of them are terrible matchups for JD Vance. |
Someone in the BTL comments on the Guardian website suggested Stormy Daniels, which I thought was quite funny. [Post edited 22 Jul 2024 14:20]
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| Taylor Swift. (n/t) on 15:21 - Jul 22 with 2517 views | Help |
| Taylor Swift. (n/t) on 19:56 - Jul 21 by WeWereZombies |
Actually a woman president and woman vice president might help the United States catch up with the rest of the Western world. |
Yeah but only if the are over 60 |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:25 - Jul 22 with 2504 views | Ryorry |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 11:43 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
Reproductive rights could well be a major factor in the election - they have been in state elections to MAGA's detriment - and the Dems do better among female voters in any case. |
Yes, had that in mind too given recent regressions in law. Not got time atm but might be interesting to match up this map with key states in presidential elections -
https://reproductiverights.org |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:45 - Jul 22 with 2456 views | blueasfook |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:38 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
I don't think I know anything about any of them other than Shapiro. |
I loved her old sixties music. |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:47 - Jul 22 with 2451 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:25 - Jul 22 by Ryorry |
Yes, had that in mind too given recent regressions in law. Not got time atm but might be interesting to match up this map with key states in presidential elections -
https://reproductiverights.org |
That has made a difference in state elections, pro-life MAGA candidates have tended to fare poorly. | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:53 - Jul 22 with 2424 views | DJR |
Kamala Harris is a bit of a mystery figure to me, but she is expected to address the media from the White House later today, so let's hope she hits the ground running. [Post edited 22 Jul 2024 21:31]
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:54 - Jul 22 with 2419 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:38 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
I don't think I know anything about any of them other than Shapiro. |
The Democrats have to win Pennsylvania to win the election. Josh Shapiro is the most popular politician in Pennsylvania. so it’s really a no brainer.
Although CNN saying his Jewishness could be an obstacle as it won’t be popular with “the squad”. Personally I think he’d be mad to give up his governorship for an election they are likely to lose. [Post edited 22 Jul 2024 16:01]
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:54 - Jul 22 with 2419 views | Ryorry |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:47 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
That has made a difference in state elections, pro-life MAGA candidates have tended to fare poorly. |
Would they be mostly the ‘bible belt’ states by any chance? Am not well up on details of USA politics. | |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 16:17 - Jul 22 with 2376 views | DinDjarin |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 12:50 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
Agree, I think it makes the Democrats very strong in an area where Trump and the Republicans are weak when it comes to appealing to independents rather than his base. |
Anyone pro abortion would already be voting Democrat.
The majority of females would already be voting democrat.
Not sure where they are expecting to pick up the extra votes.
Unless they get a strong VP then Kamala is going to get slaughtered as she is absolutely useless. |  | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 16:25 - Jul 22 with 2364 views | DinDjarin |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 12:12 - Jul 22 by NthQldITFC |
She's out of the traps quickly, by the look of things, and I think that's exactly the way to go. Like to see her doing some live Q&As as soon as possible, because I doubt Tr*mp will want to take her on in person and I think she needs to connect with the floaters ASAP.
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Think you are expecting more than she is capable of cause she will get eaten alive.
If they were able to replace her then they would in a heartbeat but its nots like here and only the electorate can vote in a president.
If they stray from that and promote their own candidate in above Harris then who knows what the fallout would be. | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 17:45 - Jul 22 with 2294 views | phillymark |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 13:38 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
I don't think I know anything about any of them other than Shapiro. |
I’ve driven Shapiro in my car and his kids went to the camp I work at so met him a few times. He attended a school I taught at (before I got there) so a lot of teachers there knew him. A really good friend is currently teaching Shapiro’s son for his upcoming barmitzvah.
He is very popular in Pennsylvania - every time he has run for election he has outperformed the democrat vote meaning he gets a lot of moderate republicans to vote for him |  | | |
| Taylor Swift. (n/t) on 18:02 - Jul 22 with 2270 views | BlueBadger |
| Taylor Swift. (n/t) on 19:56 - Jul 21 by WeWereZombies |
Actually a woman president and woman vice president might help the United States catch up with the rest of the Western world. |
I kind of hoped that when Obama got in in they might, as a nation, grow the f**k up a bit. Instead, they've been throwing ever more elaborate temper tantrums. |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:07 - Jul 22 with 2255 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:54 - Jul 22 by Ryorry |
Would they be mostly the ‘bible belt’ states by any chance? Am not well up on details of USA politics. |
I forget, but probably not bible belt as they'd be more accepted there, I assume. Just found the below from state primaries last month.
https://www.rollingstone.com/p
https://www.independent.co.uk/ | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:12 - Jul 22 with 2245 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 17:45 - Jul 22 by phillymark |
I’ve driven Shapiro in my car and his kids went to the camp I work at so met him a few times. He attended a school I taught at (before I got there) so a lot of teachers there knew him. A really good friend is currently teaching Shapiro’s son for his upcoming barmitzvah.
He is very popular in Pennsylvania - every time he has run for election he has outperformed the democrat vote meaning he gets a lot of moderate republicans to vote for him |
Then he sounds the ideal man for the job. And gives TWTD a back channel into the White House via yourself, obviously | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:13 - Jul 22 with 2233 views | Mullet |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:12 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
Then he sounds the ideal man for the job. And gives TWTD a back channel into the White House via yourself, obviously |
Phil you’re never going to meet Hilary Clinton. Given it up man! |  |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:20 - Jul 22 with 2204 views | PhilTWTD |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:13 - Jul 22 by Mullet |
Phil you’re never going to meet Hilary Clinton. Given it up man! |
I can't let the dream die! | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:27 - Jul 22 with 2176 views | Tampa_Florida_Blue |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 19:29 - Jul 21 by J2BLUE |
Obama didn't endorse Biden.
It was like Phil overlooking you to back Mark |
Sorry but Obama did endorse Biden and even went out campaign to help Biden at the last election |  | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:34 - Jul 22 with 2153 views | Tampa_Florida_Blue |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:54 - Jul 21 by pointofblue |
I think that's the right decision. I'm not sure if Harris is popular enough to defeat Trump, though. |
I agree fully. I don’t think USA is ready for a female president. But don’t be so sure about Trump getting in. MAGA is all you hear about, the Biden/Harris supporters keep there mouth shut and do there talking when voting. The only reason they think Trump is winning is because he do all the shouting. | | | |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:41 - Jul 22 with 2126 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:27 - Jul 22 by Tampa_Florida_Blue |
Sorry but Obama did endorse Biden and even went out campaign to help Biden at the last election |
I think J2 is referring to when Biden was his VP in 2016 when Obama favoured Hillary Clinton over Biden standing. | |
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| Biden standing down (n/t) on 18:41 - Jul 22 with 2128 views | ipswichoracle |
| Biden standing down (n/t) on 15:47 - Jul 22 by PhilTWTD |
That has made a difference in state elections, pro-life MAGA candidates have tended to fare poorly. |
Yep, exactly this. In some down ticket elections in the past 18mths, DEMS have outperformed polling in some cases as much as 40pts, the polling has been ghastly. Striking down ROE has galvanized a lot of people, women mostly.
Also worth adding here for those claiming Harris isn’t popular, she’s absolutely smashed the single day record for fundraising for Dems. Far from over. I’ll be voting for her for sure. |  | | |
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