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Biden's not standing for re-election.

SantaClaus
SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
edited July 2024 in Not Sports Related
Let the games begin.

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  • Probably for the best Joe, go and spend the rest of your days on a beach somewhere.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,035
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Who are the alternatives?  And what hope do they have of being able to hold off The Bulletproof Man
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,518
    edited July 2024
    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...
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,222
    Fair play Joe. Enjoy your retirement 
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    SantaClaus said:
    Let the games begin.
    BORED ALREADY.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    Close the thread 
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    se9addick said:
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 

    It's the biggest news story in the world.
     
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,446
    edited July 2024
    se9addick said:
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 

    It's the biggest news story in the world.
     
    This isn't a news site. 

    Here ya go:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/
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  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,265
    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
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    se9addick said:
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 

    It's the biggest news story in the world.
     
    Is it?

    What about the Strictly kerfuffle?
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    Off_it said:
    se9addick said:
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 

    It's the biggest news story in the world.
     
    Is it?

    What about the Strictly kerfuffle?
    I'd luv it if they renamed it that. Just luv it 😉
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    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.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    Off_it said:
    se9addick said:
    The mods seem fairly clear that they don’t want this sort of stuff discussed on the forum, feels like that should be respected. 

    It's the biggest news story in the world.
     
    Is it?

    What about the Strictly kerfuffle?
    Is that a Rumba x Jive fusion?
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,051
    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.
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,883
    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.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,479
    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.
  • MrBurns
    MrBurns Posts: 1,285
    Too little too late. Trump has already won
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,362
    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. 
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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    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.  
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    edited July 2024
    MrBurns said:
    Too little too late. Trump has already won
    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.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,673
    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. 
  • CharltonMadrid
    CharltonMadrid Posts: 5,091
    edited July 2024
    Whoever the Democrat nomination is now needs to really focus on Trump's age and mental decline.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,334
    Biden/Southgate job swap?
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    philcafc said:
    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.
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    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. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,624

  • 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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