Comments on: Taking away the keys to Grandpa Biden’s car

By: Sennacherib

Sennacherib — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:13:46 +0000

I believe that people are making the mistake that these are rational moves by rational people, power does funny things.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:34:29 +0000

But life has gotten so weird lately that if Biden were assassinated it would be a neat solution to the Biden Problem and neutralize Trump’s assassination attempt advantage.

I’ve thought about this too with great dread. I’m hoping Biden’s Secret Service detail is on their game – it seems to me that he may be in terrible danger right now. And I think Trump still is, because a second attempt with a “better” outcome – from the assassin’s point of view – would also benefit Democrats, ISTM.

By: Ray+Van+Dune

Ray+Van+Dune — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:53:15 +0000

I shudder to think about Vlad and Xi gaming out the opportunities this presents. This is what happens when a criminal organization runs the country, one that doesn’t even have to pretend to put country first anymore!

By: AesopFan

AesopFan — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:01:43 +0000

@ Bill*B > “But Nemesis, the punisher of hubris, reached for her whip.”

Karma had a bit of a hand in as well.

By: huxley

huxley — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:36:37 +0000

According to ChatGPT 4.o:
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If President Biden steps aside and Vice President Harris is not the nominee, the $232 million raised by his campaign would generally be managed by the campaign committee according to FEC rules. The funds could potentially be used for several purposes, including:

* Transferring to other political committees, including those of the new Democratic nominee.

* Donating to state or local party committees.

* Refunding contributions to donors.

* Covering any remaining campaign debts and expenses.

The specific use of the funds would depend on strategic decisions made by Biden’s campaign committee in compliance with election laws.
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It sounds like Dems have some flexibility here.

By: Bill*B

Bill*B — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:28:13 +0000

Not so long ago, our Democratic Party thought that they had it made, and in the shade – theirs would be the Reich of a thousand years! But Nemesis, the punisher of hubris, reached for her whip. A stern lesson is about to be applied.

By: huxley

huxley — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:24:06 +0000

Re: Fundraising
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2024 Fundraising (so far)

Biden $232 mil
Trump $220 mil
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As I understand it, if Biden steps aside, Harris is the only candidate with access to the $232 mil. Some see that $232 mil as forcing Dems to nominate Kamala Harris.

Though I wonder how ironclad that is. Plus where does the money go if Biden and Harris are not on the ticket. Is it refunded to donors — who can, if they wish, presumably turn around give it to the replacement ticket?

I also understand that the donor threats to withhold $90 mil, unless Biden steps aside, don’t apply to the $232 mil.

Looking back to 2020, we can see that Biden outraised (and spent) Trump by over $500 mil. Wow. No wonder Biden won.

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2020 Fundraising

Biden $1,624,301,628
Trump $1,087,909,269

https://www.opensecrets.org/2020-presidential-race
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Perhaps leaving that $232 mil behind to nominate someone other than Harris might be worth it in some scenarios.

Then there is the $45 mil/month Musk may give to a Trump super PAC. I can’t tell if that’s on or not.

Don’t know. Just trying to game out Dem strategy.

By: Philip Sells

Philip Sells — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:05:36 +0000

Neo,

I’m not sure Biden wanted to run in 2016. His son Beau died May 30, 2015, and he was devastated.

Oh, that’s a good counterpoint; I had forgotten about that.

Kate, that’s probably a fascinating type of friend to have! I hope he’s doing well. Part of me would like to see the ballots read “Biden/Harris” instead of otherwise in the D box on the paper, but at the same time, yes, the risks that this runs until January 20 (if not beyond) are disturbing.

By: james+sisco

james+sisco — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:06:31 +0000

The Democrats are quite comfortable with rigging elections, it’s easier with Biden as the incumbent rather than the obvious options. However, their real concern stems from a lack of donor checks flowing in if Biden remains.

By: Mike Plaiss

Mike Plaiss — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:44:59 +0000

I think Nonapod is on the right track. The democrat’s perfect candidate couldn’t beat Trump in 2016. Biden did. In what’s left of his mind he probably really believes he’s the best candidate to do it again.