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In reply to the discussion: I don't want to hear from ANY Democratic "leaders" about how wonderful Biden is [View all]
Alice B.
(249 posts)14. Same... we all need more than a split second.
I'm really disappointed in Robert Reich.
I got his Substack email, which was lovely until this part:
"Joe Biden was not forced out. He did nothing wrong. His problem is that he’s old and is losing some of the capacities that dwindle with old age.
Even among people who are not president, old age inevitably triggers denial. How many elderly people do you know who accept that they can’t do the things they used to do, or think they should be able to do? How many willingly give up the keys to their car?"
Whatever case Reich wants to make for how President Biden exited the race, I don't think, in this particular moment, that was at all necessary.
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I don't want to hear from ANY Democratic "leaders" about how wonderful Biden is [View all]
calimary
Jul 2024
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Everyone in the Democratic party will rightly praise Biden, we shouldn't hold it against them.
sop
Jul 2024
#77
What a joke - their relentless attacks and whispering campaign drove President Biden from the race.
waterwatcher123
Jul 2024
#15
A new vice president is new - which will require ballot changes in all 50 states.
waterwatcher123
Jul 2024
#74
Agree! The constant denigration and disrespect towards this man was excruciating to witness
jmbar2
Jul 2024
#33
I do. He is stepping down regardless while the nation, the Dems, the media and even Republicans
LizBeth
Jul 2024
#34
We do not want any negative feelings to interfere with our House and Senate election, I was as pissed off as anyone
ImNotGod
Jul 2024
#37
We can acknowledge his exemplary 50 years of public service and still not think he's the best candidate for 4 more years
meadowlander
Jul 2024
#40
Biden chose to step down based on his own decision. This idea that he was pushed out is a Republican talking point now.
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#42
How wonderful President Biden is doesn't address his ability to beat Trump in November.
brooklynite
Jul 2024
#81