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There is a rumor going around that Dubya may endorse Joe Biden. I don't know if there is anything to it but if it happens he may strip away most of the rest of the sane GOP voters, if there is any and further seal the fate of the orange idiot. I will just say about GWB, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
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Funtatlaguy
(10,878 posts)Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)Should want the worst president in history to stick around so he doesn't look so bad.
LisaM
(27,813 posts)It points to the general fact that Republicans never assume blame for anything that he thinks he can dissociate himself from Trump. No stolen presidency, no Alito, no Roberts. No Citizens United to bring dark money into elections. No dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
I can't bring myself to like Nicole Wallace for this very reason. Do they not understand that those SCOTUS appointments led to Trump? Do they not care? Or do they just live in a world where people can somehow shuck off the guilt of their actions?
idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)JonLP24
(29,322 posts)A Bush endorsement might help with Never Trump conservative columnists who were already planning to vote for Biden but I don't think they make up a large share of Republican voters.
kickitup
(355 posts)He did vote for Trump but understands he's not what he makes himself out to be. An endorsement from W. might swing conservatives like my dad.
kickitup
(355 posts)fishwax
(29,149 posts)If he endorses Biden, I think that would be a big deal. Certainly it would set trump's twitter fingers ablaze
nsd
(2,406 posts)GWB might not endorse because his nephew wants to move up in the Republican party.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)DrToast
(6,414 posts)I mean, I could see it happening, but this doesn't look like a good source. Unless I'm missing something. Who is this person?
Doodley
(9,093 posts)for the sake of the nation and the entire planet.
Skittles
(153,164 posts)people still die every day because of the actions he took - he is NOT A SAINT
Doodley
(9,093 posts)Skittles
(153,164 posts)Trump does NOT make Dubya look better, THEY BOTH SUCK
calguy
(5,313 posts)I hate his ass as much as any of you, but he would do the country a great service if he does indeed endorse Biden. Many life long republicans are sickened by what they are seeing. Many who won't vote for trump would also not vote for Biden. An endorsement from Bush just might sway them to come out and actually vote for Joe instead of just staying home. The more prominent republicans who take a stand against trump's tyranny, the better chance we have to oust this guy.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)It will give other moderate Repukes cover to do the same.
What will be left can then be called the Dumpist Party.
Miguelito Loveless
(4,465 posts)He may not like Trump, but he approves of his methods.
Wounded Bear
(58,662 posts)WTF? I'll take the endorsement if it actually happens, though I doubt there are many sane Repubs left. Most of them are "Independents" now and probably still anybody but the D these days, anyway.
Whatever.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,107 posts)Of course, repigs do not believe that of him, so what I think does not matter.
Upthevibe
(8,051 posts)Last edited Tue Jun 2, 2020, 08:47 PM - Edit history (1)
I joined DU after the 2000 sElection. I remember The Olive Garden in New York City discussion.
The Bush V. Gore decision DEVASTATED me. . It turned me from being just a voter to an activist. I don't see it as me "selling out" and I'm not going to sing W.'s praises. Having said that, if his endorsement will help, I ABSOLUTELY will take it.
aidbo
(2,328 posts)..and tell Bush that he doesnt want the endorsement of a war criminal.
Also, most GOP voter couldnt give two shits about Ws endorsement. Nor do I think Trump would care at all.
Norbert
(6,040 posts)In his first statement on the death of Mr Floyd while in police custody more than a week ago, Mr Bush and former first lady Laura Bush said they resisted the urge to speak out as it was not the time to lecture, but to listen.
"It is a strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future," Mr and Mrs Bush said in a joint statement.
"The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving. Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America or how it becomes a better place."
Congratulations Mr.Bush. You are normal.
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