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That was quality shade from Biden (Original Post) BeyondGeography Mar 2022 OP
Joe absolutely killed it during that press conference! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2022 #1
Yes, he did. Both Pootie and the Trumpster wnylib Mar 2022 #16
I agree with Biden that TFG is probably the weakest nominee for the GoP in 2024. Claustrum Mar 2022 #2
I'm More Concerned About Them Rigging Things SoCalDavidS Mar 2022 #6
Right. Claustrum Mar 2022 #8
Yep. His "putin is smart" quotes in Dems ADs while showing dead babies... Justice matters. Mar 2022 #17
There's an interesting dynamic forming here Metaphorical Mar 2022 #27
Interesting observation. Claustrum Mar 2022 #30
I was gonna say DENVERPOPS Mar 2022 #24
Biden & Colbert SoCalDavidS Mar 2022 #3
Our EU allies have said they know without the US what a tough slog it would be, and are grateful, PortTack Mar 2022 #4
President Biden Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #5
If Chump doesn't get the GOP nomination, he might start a third party FakeNoose Mar 2022 #7
Honestly, TFG starting a third party is probably very good news for us. Claustrum Mar 2022 #9
The powers that be within the GQP KS Toronado Mar 2022 #14
So if he doesn't get indicted wnylib Mar 2022 #18
I made the mistake of thinking he had no chance in 2016 of ever becoming president. Claustrum Mar 2022 #19
I'd like to see the party split between wnylib Mar 2022 #20
Like I said in the first response, if Trump starts a third party, it will guarantee a win for us. Claustrum Mar 2022 #23
McTurtle is hardcore Rethug old school establishment. He hates Rump but uses him. Celerity Mar 2022 #26
And install DENVERPOPS Mar 2022 #25
That raccoon speaks for me! Maeve Mar 2022 #10
So so so so very proud of our AMERICAN PRESIDENT! ffr Mar 2022 #11
That. Was. Terrific. DarthDem Mar 2022 #12
Absolutely! Bring on the future back to back loser budkin Mar 2022 #13
His entire press conference was terrific. Native Mar 2022 #15
Ladies and Gentlemen BlueIdaho Mar 2022 #21
Beautiful response, Mr. President. Clear and rational. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2022 #22
There was a little "T" in there, too Warpy Mar 2022 #28
Go, Joe!!! SheltieLover Mar 2022 #29
Rope-a-Dope swag Mar 2022 #31
I L.O.V.E that he won't utter his name! The utter way to defeat a narcissist. live love laugh Mar 2022 #32
Suck it Donny you hulking piece of shit Blue Owl Mar 2022 #33
I agree. Trump hasn't really won an election yet. JohnnyRingo Mar 2022 #34

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
2. I agree with Biden that TFG is probably the weakest nominee for the GoP in 2024.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 01:58 PM
Mar 2022

People already formed their opinions on TFG and it's mostly bad that got him to lose in 2020. Those swing/independent voters aren't going to say "lets give this person a chance" like they would if GoP nominate a new face.

 

SoCalDavidS

(10,599 posts)
6. I'm More Concerned About Them Rigging Things
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:04 PM
Mar 2022

They keep trying to, and although they keep failing, there are NO CONSEQUENCES OR PUNISHMENTS for them having tried, so you can be 100% certain they'll try again, something different this time.

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
8. Right.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:12 PM
Mar 2022

Weakest nominee doesn't mean he has no chance to win. He was close last time so it's very possible he could win in 2024. I am just saying that he is the weakest among the GoP because people already have a strong opinion formed for him. The "lets trying something new" excuse that the swing/independent voters normally use doesn't work with Trump as their nominee while other new faces would.

As far as the rigging, I can't worry about too much about it because there isn't a thing I can do about it personally. I rather stand strong for our nominee and present our side with all the goods we do and worry less about their bad behaviors. I basically expect them to rig the election but we have to overcome it by getting more voters out to vote for democrats.

Justice matters.

(9,790 posts)
17. Yep. His "putin is smart" quotes in Dems ADs while showing dead babies...
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:57 PM
Mar 2022

in bombed maternity and hospitals will not swing them back over, AND with INSURRECTION footage...

Metaphorical

(2,634 posts)
27. There's an interesting dynamic forming here
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 04:19 PM
Mar 2022

I'm coming to see the MAGAt's as almost being an altogether different party. They increasingly distrust the non-MAGAt Republicans as much as they do Democrats, and I think this is going to pose a real problem for the Republicans in November 2022, especially given the split along largely MAGAt lines wrt Putin. You're going to see GOP vs GQP in the primaries, and if the GQP candidate does not win in the primaries, I suspect the MAGAts will stay home in the general election. Similarly, I think the ability of the Republicans to carve off the Independents will face the same conundrum.

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
30. Interesting observation.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 04:38 PM
Mar 2022

Though, I've seen similar dynamic before (2016 with Trump winning the nomination) that supposedly principled republicans will not vote for Trump but they all unsurprisingly held their noses and voted for Trump, worked with Trump during the Trump era, etc. I am unfortunately not going to bet that they will stay home. Their hatred of us will be enough to unite them to go vote.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
24. I was gonna say
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:20 PM
Mar 2022

be careful what you wish for............

They are going all out this time, and coming at Biden and Dems with every thing they've got, from every direction.

Maybe someone can point out to me all the things the Dems are doing to confront this Red Tsunami..........?????

PortTack

(35,820 posts)
4. Our EU allies have said they know without the US what a tough slog it would be, and are grateful,
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:03 PM
Mar 2022

Extremely so. This was the prefect time for President Biden to speak up as NATO allies are very concerned about another dotard in ‘24.

FakeNoose

(41,642 posts)
7. If Chump doesn't get the GOP nomination, he might start a third party
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:10 PM
Mar 2022


Let him try, we'll finish him off for good!

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
9. Honestly, TFG starting a third party is probably very good news for us.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:15 PM
Mar 2022

You can be sure that third party will draw a lot from GoP and almost none from our side giving 2024 a guaranteed win for us.

But I am still skeptical about GoP nominating anyone but TFG at this point.

KS Toronado

(23,727 posts)
14. The powers that be within the GQP
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:48 PM
Mar 2022

know IQ4.5 is a loser but don't have the balls to kick him to the curb. They're probably waiting on the
Jan 6th Committee to indict him so they can say "Oh no, we had no idea"

wnylib

(26,025 posts)
18. So if he doesn't get indicted
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:03 PM
Mar 2022

is that good for us? It would make him the nominee again.

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
19. I made the mistake of thinking he had no chance in 2016 of ever becoming president.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:08 PM
Mar 2022

I prefer not to have to endure that again because I know how stupid some Americans can be. So I would much rather someone else getting the republican nomination. But then, in today's GoP, they are all just as bad as TFG anyways.

wnylib

(26,025 posts)
20. I'd like to see the party split between
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:11 PM
Mar 2022

MAGAts and establishment Rs, with each putting up their own candidate.

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
23. Like I said in the first response, if Trump starts a third party, it will guarantee a win for us.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:17 PM
Mar 2022

But I don't see where the "establishments" are in the current GoP. They are mostly out of power or left the party. The so-called moderate/establishments candidates (Liz Channey, Adam Kinssinger) seems to hold no say or power within the current GoP and have no chance of winning the nomination or even becoming a remote threat to TFG at this point.

Celerity

(54,414 posts)
26. McTurtle is hardcore Rethug old school establishment. He hates Rump but uses him.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:34 PM
Mar 2022

Many of those other Senators too. They are just gutless ATM, but if they think they can still win AND also pull a Caesar, they will do it in a heartbeat. The ones I am talking about are pure snakes. The QMAGAt ones like Cruz, Hawley, etc (including some new ones from 2022, dog forbid) are the ultra koolaid drinkers who just might stay and fight so hard they may go down with the SS Shithole into its orange maelstrom.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
25. And install
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:21 PM
Mar 2022

DeSantis, who in many ways is just as despicable and even more treacherous............

ffr

(23,399 posts)
11. So so so so very proud of our AMERICAN PRESIDENT!
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:39 PM
Mar 2022

He speaks softly and carries a very big stick.

DarthDem

(5,462 posts)
12. That. Was. Terrific.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:43 PM
Mar 2022

What a pitch-perfect answer. Just amazing. He was self-deprecating, respectful to the questioner, confidence-inspiring, and totally comprehensive. Oh, yes, and he tossed in a bit of shade at the end. Just a bit.

Bravo, Mr. President. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

budkin

(6,849 posts)
13. Absolutely! Bring on the future back to back loser
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 02:46 PM
Mar 2022

Another YUGE record will be set by Donald.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,782 posts)
22. Beautiful response, Mr. President. Clear and rational.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 03:15 PM
Mar 2022

......... .............

Damn shame too few Americans will hear it and listen.......

Warpy

(114,616 posts)
28. There was a little "T" in there, too
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 04:30 PM
Mar 2022

when he told the right wing reporter she was just playing games with her silly lie disguised as a question he'd already answered.

It's not that he refuses to suffer fools gladly, he refuses to suffer them at all.

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