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Biden drops out of presidential race after disastrous debate performance

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  1. Steve N

    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Steve N, Jul 21, 2024
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    This is the worst possible news for Trump.

    From now on, the Democrats will have all the exposure and will siphon oxygen to Trump until the election.
     
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    Good OP, Steve -- ya rascal, you beat me to the punch by minutes!

    It's fair to say that all of us, both 'Pubs and 'Crats (and 'Indies', like me), saw this one coming after everyone of any importance in Biden's own regime turned against him, but the two paramount issues at this point are:

    1. The manner in which Biden will continue a President of the United States from now until noon, on January 20, 2025 (next Inauguration Day). That's a long time, and there's a lot that can go straight to hell between now and then....

    2. Who the Democrat nominees will be for President, and, Vice-President!

    NOW, the real drama begins, and it'll be a DOOZIE!
     
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  5. Steve N

    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    It is bad news for Trump as every conservative, republican, MAGA and sane person wanted Biden to stay in the race. Let's see if the democrats allow Harris to continue on in his place.
     
    Steve N, Jul 21, 2024
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    Finally. Now we can get an interesting contest.
     
    Durandal, Jul 21, 2024
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    Biden decided that dropping out is what was best for the country over his own desires
     
    Nwolfe35, Jul 21, 2024
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    Respect! Ultimately a selfless decision in the end...heck of a time to jump ball however.
     
    Hey Now, Jul 21, 2024
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    OK I'm going to fess up, I was wrong. I thought for sure Biden would ride this out. I figured once he returned to the basement people would forget and the polls would even out. Now the Democrats have bought themselves a floor fight at the convention.

    They should have stayed ridin' with Biden.
     
    Lil Mike, Jul 21, 2024
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    It is probably the right choice. But the DNC needs to rally around a replacement NOW.
     
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    Why would he do this? I've been told repeatedly there's nothing wrong with him.
     
    CornPop, Jul 21, 2024
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    A whole new race begins.

    What happens today is a nightmare for the Conservatives.

    Harris has a huge choice of running mate and a guy like Shapiro would be fatal for MAGA.

    The Democrats have suddenly regained the momentum.
     
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    Somebody else told Biden he WILL drop out or they will ruin him and his family by airing his dirty laundry.
     
    Hotdogr, Jul 21, 2024
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    This is so strange. I've been told repeatedly there's nothing wrong with Biden. He's sharp as a tack, this is the best version of him. His staff can't even keep up with him. Why would he do this?
     
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    You people were SCREAMING about how Biden was "too old" to be President. How he had "dementia"

    NOW that he's dropping out all of sudden that's some sort of indictment of the Democrats?

    Literally "Damned if you do, damned if you don't"

    That's MAGA Republicans in a nutshell, no matter what someone who opposes Trump does it's vile and evil.

    Meanwhile there is nothing wrong with a convicted felon, adjudicated sexaul assualter, fraudster, defamamer....
     
    Nwolfe35, Jul 21, 2024
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    Jack Hays, Jul 21, 2024
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    He's being forced out by the party leaders, he was along with his supporters proclaiming himself the BEST qualified person and NO reason to drop out.
     
    Bluesguy, Jul 21, 2024
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    Because, and I know this is something that a MAGA Republican truly cannot understand, he did it because it what was best for the country.
     
    Nwolfe35, Jul 21, 2024
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    That's exactly what happened. Reports were Obama and the establishment were forcing him out this weekend offering him three steps towards his demise:

    1. He drops out this weekend maintaining whatever is left of his legacy.

    2. They release the audio tape and his dirty laundry.

    3. They use the 25th Amendment and make him the first president removed from office for being mentally incompetent.

    The positive here is that it will be really hard for him and his family to continue selling access to his influence since everyone knows he's incompetent and on the outside of the party now. Hopefully this is the end of the Bidens selling our country away to the highest bidders.
     
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    It is an indictment on democrats because from Obama on down they told us Biden was running circles around his staff and now he drops out. How do you explain that other than telling massive lies just to retain power?
     
    Steve N, Jul 21, 2024
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    Is this the lineup for the biggest cat fight in American history?

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    Kamala gets Joe's endorsement.
     
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    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Why is it best for the country?
     
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    Except you underestimated Biden.

    He put the best interests of Americans ahead of his own.

    Something Trump will never do.
     
    Arkanis, Jul 21, 2024
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    Is Kamala the heir apparent:
     
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