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[–] blazera@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago (9 children)

The optics are shot, people have already heard dem leaders having meetings about his capabilities. The situations only going to deteriorate in the coming months as things are.

[–] Birdie@thelemmy.club 12 points 4 months ago (5 children)

And yet, I and many others will vote for him. We cannot let Trump anywhere near the presidency. I honestly would vote for a dead frog over Trump. The staff that's in place is competent, have done well for us, and I believe they'll hold things together until Kamala takes over.

Of course we would all rather a much younger, charismatic candidate, but it is what it is.

At this point, I truly believe most Democratic voters understand the assignment.

[–] bamboo@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 4 months ago

A rabid chimp wielding a machete would honestly be safer than another Trump presidency.

[–] knightly@pawb.social 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

We know you'll vote for anyone with a "D" next to their name. Being a "safe" voter means the party doesn't have to try and earn your vote. Thus, you can be safely ignored, because appealing to you won't raise enthusiasm among undecided voters.

What's amusing to me is how the DNC always fails to apply this logic strategically. If they've got such huge masses ready to vote blue no matter who, then what's the harm in switching to another candidate?

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

Yeah, it's always a puzzle whether the DNC is being malicious or just stupid.

[–] blazera@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Wasnt really a statement of what you should do, just a prediction. If biden stays in the race i think Trump becomes president

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Unfortunately, elections are not decided by people like us.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

At this point, I truly believe most Democratic voters understand the assignment.

What about independents? I think you need their votes to win, too.

[–] Birdie@thelemmy.club 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think independents understand the great danger Trump poses and are going to hopefully vote for the person most likely to defeat him, and at this point that is Biden.

[–] IzzyJ@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You overestimate independents' intelligence and engagement

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