I bet Trump was kinda hoping that Joe would stay on and make his election even more of a certainty...however, I think the Democrats could prove a difficult nut to crack now, and make a good fist of the fight with Trump...this is far from over...
I mean I feel like this is too late and hands Trump the keys on a plate, but whatever. Having to choose between a criminal and a octogenarian to be the "leader of the free world" is fucking insane if you ask me
It’s a big story but just read on SSN of a father who lost his life in Sydney when he threw himself in front of a train in an attempt to save his twin daughters who were in a pram that rolled off the platform. One of the twins sadly died. It was witnessed by his wife, their mother. Then of four males found dead in the early hours whose car had left the road and hit a tree. Both absolutely tragic incidents. RIP to all those whose lost their lives in both incidents. Much more newsworthy in my opinion.
The right decision for Biden, as well as for the Democrats and the US itself. He doesn’t deserve the derision that has been coming at him, but it was obvious that he needed to do this. As it stood, he couldn’t push back at the number of times Trump was also found waffling off at various tangents in his own speeches. The US deserves better from both parties.
Don't think he had any real choice as it was clear he wasn't going to win. Trump is still the clear favourite but at least it gives the Democrats a chance. Harris isn't very popular either, so don't rule out the Democrats going with someone like Gavin Newsom as their nominee at the convention.
I’m pleased…..I have nothing at all against the fella but as someone who is slowly but surely beginning to lose their sharp edge, I can only sympathise with him. Better he goes now than slowly but surely embarrasses himself and his nation in front of countless millions worldwide. I wish him well.
I thought it was bloody cruel keep wheeling him out. The most powerful country in the world and they have produced this shit show. Trump is worse but at least his ramblings are said with fluid speech, it’s a shame his nonsense doesn’t get closer scrutiny. Cant see this thread lasting much longer, either a mod will shut it or the usual couple will.
The Democrats picked the one man who could lose to Trump. And the Republicans picked the one man that could lose to Biden. Thank goodness the Democrats have had a change of mind.
I disagree. His withdrawal seemed long overdue to me, but after last week's events, I feel it was vital to change the narrative going into the presidential election. It's in November, not next week. There's still time for whoever replaces him, assuming Harris for the easiest transition, to get good exposure and change perceptions.
November is still 4 months away. So the Democrats have plenty of time to find a replacement to take on Trump. But I believe they will take the easy option and give the job to Harris and lose.
Don't think he had any real choice as it was clear he wasn't going to win. Trump is still the clear favourite but at least it gives the Democrats a chance. Harris isn't very popular either, so don't rule out the Democrats going with someone like Gavin Newsom as their nominee at the convention.
I don't think the Democrat power brokers have got it in them to strip a black female vice president of their nomination even if she's walking into a certain defeat. They'd prefer 4 years of Trump than opening that can of worms.
Harris, if it’s her, will go for the jugular regarding, the Republicans plans for a federal abortion ban, banning contraceptives, and a ban on no contest divorces all which primarily discriminate against women. If the Republicans carry on with this Christian Nationalist stuff it will put a lot of people off. Harris will easily outperform Trump in any debate, she will tie him up in knots. Biden has made the right decision and put his country before himself.
Right decision. Hopefully whoever comes in will beat Trump. His reaction to Biden sums him up. Politics in the States really is utter gutter stuff. We sadly seem intent on following.
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It's the biggest news story in the world.
Here ya go:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
What about the Strictly kerfuffle?
Better he goes now than slowly but surely embarrasses himself and his nation in front of countless millions worldwide.
I wish him well.
Cant see this thread lasting much longer, either a mod will shut it or the usual couple will.
So the Democrats have plenty of time to find a replacement to take on Trump.
But I believe they will take the easy option and give the job to Harris and lose.
I don't think the Democrat power brokers have got it in them to strip a black female vice president of their nomination even if she's walking into a certain defeat. They'd prefer 4 years of Trump than opening that can of worms.