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GreenEyedLefty

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44. I'm pondering leaving the Democratic Party

Fri Jul 19, 2024, 10:00 PM

Jul 19

I have never been so disgusted and disappointed by the calls for one of the most competent and capable presidents in history to step aside with just a few months to go before such a consequential election.

Unbelievable.

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Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for Biden to drop out of the 2024 race [View all] RipVanWinkle Jul 19 OP

Welp...that's it, then... regnaD kciN Jul 19 #1

I think he can Jon Ace Jul 19 #10

Jeffries DownriverDem Jul 19 #27

Jeffries also said his position has not changed. So he didn't come out and say anything "new" today. thesquanderer Jul 20 #66

And where does Pelosi get off HarryM Jul 20 #73

But did she? Did she really? Scrivener7 Jul 20 #79

She hemmed and hawed over it but then said he should " whatever he wants to". flying_wahini Jul 21 #110

There will be no Joe-over unless Bidens decides to...and he won't. He is the president and they can't force him to Demsrule86 Jul 20 #99

I assume you're kidding n/t birdographer Jul 19 #39

Brown said end campaign; not resign the presidency. WHY that's important Captain Zero Jul 19 #60

Resigning the presidency is a big fucking deal. I haven't seen any reason for Joe to do that or step out of the race. Walleye Jul 20 #76

Really, You do understand that it has no affect on Biden as the presumptive nominee right? Demsrule86 Jul 20 #98

😢 blm Jul 19 #2

Brown is getting no donations from me Captain Zero Jul 19 #4

It's too late for me. FeelingBlue Jul 19 #48

I was about to donate to him...scratch that idea KSNY Jul 20 #68

From me neither DownriverDem Jul 20 #71

Trashed orangecrush Jul 19 #3

Why? Polybius Jul 19 #45

Why, Butterflylady Jul 20 #85

And I agree with that Polybius Jul 20 #90

I agree Polybius Jul 20 #106

Why Do We Have To Hear From Him? DAngelo136 Jul 20 #105

You have to let them know BonnieJW Jul 20 #89

Darn! Desert grandma Jul 19 #5

Sherrod agrees with Biden's policies on all of these issues but calls for him to step down. Freethinker65 Jul 19 #6

Right? EarlG Jul 19 #11

"what's Brown going to do" TwilightZone Jul 19 #25

Maybe... EarlG Jul 19 #29

I live in Ohio. And Tim Ryan tried that approach distanced himself from Biden and other districts. He lost. Demsrule86 Jul 20 #102

Ohio here Botany Jul 19 #7

That's what I am afraid of. LisaL Jul 19 #23

They are doing that to us, the voters out here Deuxcents Jul 19 #26

I was just going to post the same. I live in PA and John Fetterman has stood up for Joe. This whole thing by elected debm55 Jul 20 #109

Well, they aren't doing it to me. birdographer Jul 19 #41

Thx....great post!! PortTack Jul 19 #63

Yep Mz Pip Jul 20 #67

Buh-bye, Senate relayerbob Jul 19 #8

Has he heard Joe's campaign manager? Blue Owl Jul 19 #9

Problem is, in private Joe is said to be mulling things over. Quixote1818 Jul 20 #75

Yes.... Hope22 Jul 20 #93

That how you hide the bullshit that isn't true...some say....sources..... Demsrule86 Jul 20 #100

All these folks are being blackmailed by the megadonors. grockri Jul 19 #12

THIS!! We voted for Joe in the primary and the megadonors and chickenshitDems are trying to invalidate us. Talitha Jul 19 #30

Damn right! Tax the shit out of them. We have to find a way to stop this billionaire-corruption. PatrickforB Jul 19 #56

Yes...and I expect more from them. Demsrule86 Jul 20 #101

Hey, Sherrod. Were those Dems calling you or Republicans. Raven123 Jul 19 #13

He isn't even saying the constituents were concerned about Biden. LisaL Jul 19 #21

His statement is pretty weird. Elessar Zappa Jul 19 #36

That's a good point Butterflylady Jul 20 #87

Brown nowforever Jul 19 #14

I sure would like to know about those "Ohioans". Are they actual voters? Are they democrats? chowder66 Jul 19 #15

He isn't claiming these Ohioans wanted Biden to drop out of the race. LisaL Jul 19 #22

OMG. I have to say, I think that Sherrod Brown would have been at the bottome of riversedge Jul 19 #16

I believe you serve the President and the nation best when you offer honest views. Politics certainly isn't suffering 24601 Jul 20 #74

Won't Work Out Well for Sherrod. ReadytoRetire Jul 19 #17

I have to admire GQPers for their ability to stay in line..... groundloop Jul 19 #18

They have already pretty much driven those who aren't self-serving and rational out of the party. KPN Jul 20 #88

So do they really think HE can't win, or are they thinking that the distraction... Beartracks Jul 19 #19

Well, that's disappointing n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 19 #20

No VeryProgressive Jul 19 #24

So his logic is that Diraven Jul 19 #28

Yep, there is no logic whatsoever in his statement. LisaL Jul 19 #31

Brown's Republican opponent has already spun this to "If Biden unfit to run he must resign the Presidency" crimycarny Jul 19 #42

Yep, he sure did. LisaL Jul 20 #81

And this is the last time I will donate to Sherrod unless he WVGal1963 Jul 19 #32

Sherrod Brown also asked Senator Al Franken to resign crimycarny Jul 19 #33

Read the words these chickenshitDems are saying. Talitha Jul 19 #34

Says the 71 year old man....... Hope22 Jul 19 #35

Et tu, Sherrod ..... nt kelly1mm Jul 19 #37

I'm in Ohio sanjermane Jul 19 #38

Sherrod, you are turning 72 this year, which makes you no spring chicken, yourself Warpy Jul 19 #40

Untrue. Whoever gets the nomination will be on the ballot in all 50 states. totodeinhere Jul 19 #43

Is that true of Ohio? Hope22 Jul 20 #92

I'm pondering leaving the Democratic Party GreenEyedLefty Jul 19 #44

Oh, that'll help. Scrivener7 Jul 20 #82

Wait a minute Blue Full Moon Jul 19 #46

Brown isn't even claiming that those calling him were asking for Biden to be removed. LisaL Jul 19 #49

Sounds more like republicans about taxes Blue Full Moon Jul 19 #50

Yes, you spotted it.Carefully worded for sure. His opponent will have a field day punching our Ninga Jul 20 #91

Damn. SunSeeker Jul 19 #47

I guess Biden wasn't pro union/worker enough for Brown? texasfiddler Jul 19 #51

So, Brownie... GiqueCee Jul 19 #52

I agree with Senator Brown kellytore Jul 19 #53

So they suckered you in, too... GiqueCee Jul 20 #70

Yeah, NO... BurnDoubt Jul 19 #54

Unsubed Linda ladeewolf Jul 19 #55

I'm going to do the same Bayard Jul 19 #59

So just because you disagree with him on this you're going to throw him under the bus? totodeinhere Jul 19 #61

We are the big tent. Linda ladeewolf Jul 20 #72

Another one to throw under the bus, I guess quakerboy Jul 19 #57

Bummer, I thought Brown was a genuine public servant. SouthBayDem Jul 19 #58

I'm honestly starting to think that these old farts that only had one chance left tavernier Jul 19 #62

So let me get this straight angrychair Jul 20 #64

For the record, he turns 72 in November Polybius Jul 20 #65

On some more thought on this subject angrychair Jul 20 #94

Dear Senator Brown, Rincewind Jul 20 #69

Agree. onecaliberal Jul 20 #77

We need to stop worshiping politicians Keepthesoulalive Jul 20 #78

Another red democrat traitorous f*ck NotHardly Jul 20 #80

How About Issuing a DU Press Release Calling for the Democratic Turn-coats to Drop Out of Their Respective Races. waterwatcher123 Jul 20 #83

Performative? cilla4progress Jul 20 #84

Ohioans - BILLIONAIRE DONORS New Breed Leader Jul 20 #86

Joe needs to remember these people thumper2547 Jul 20 #95

Him and his fake hillbilly buddy Blue Full Moon Jul 20 #96

This may cost him the race. I hope not. Demsrule86 Jul 20 #97

I think it might too Polybius Jul 20 #107

Primary bromeando Jul 20 #103

Received a fund raising e-mail from Brown today Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 20 #104

Please explain to me how the crypto bros are strong arming Brown. demgrrrll Jul 20 #108

And Mr. Brown, who are you going to blame if you get beat? n/t valleyrogue Jul 21 #111