Will Biden run, or be replaced?

[PFD45]

Since Trees were brought up...

There is unrest in the forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas

The trouble with the maples
And they're quite convinced they're right
They say the oaks are just too lofty
And they grab up all the light

But the oaks can't help their feelings
If they like the way they're made
And they wonder why the maples
Can't be happy in their shade

There is trouble in the forest
And the creatures all have fled
As the maples scream "Oppression"
And the oaks just shake their heads

So the maples formed a union
And demanded equal rights
"The oaks are just too greedy
We will make them give us light"
Now there's no more oak oppression
For they passed a noble law
And the trees are all kept equal
By hatchet, axe, and saw

[Gila]

[Freezer]

I like it!

[Japhy]

My take is we get AI Joe
Sorta like a Max Headroom
He will appear on about anything with a screen
Until Chinese hackers gain access.

[Bigslug]

There are those who cannot see the forest for the trees, then cry when the the trees burn down, still looking for the forest...

Let's see. . .I'm a 2A voter in California, and get the extra whammy of our primaries occurring late enough that the field is already pretty much decided by the time I get to cast my already almost irrelevant vote. We Fremen of Arrakis (Dune; desert planet) know nothing of forests.

If we want to circle back to the OP for a moment, the Dems have a little over three months to figure out how to unhitch their caboose from the Biden-Harris train wreck, find a valid replacement, and build name-recognition and support for that replacement. At the very least, they need to put up an effective VP option and sell the case that "This is our actual guy". 120-ish days is not a lot of time to pull any of that off - especially with Biden flapping his gums about not giving up his chair.

In late 2019/early 2020, I was predicting the Dems were pretty much sunk as a party. As it turned out, COVID and Trump totally blowing the second debate of that election cycle gave them a temporary lease on life, but I feel once again that their time may be nigh. Dunno. . .the Roe v. Wade kerfuffle seems to be their major life boat right now, and it's a fairly durable craft for them to cling to. I think if the GOP can moderate their stance or perhaps the image of their stance on that issue successfully, the super-left arm of the Dem party may FINALLY dry up and blow away.

[Wambli Ska]

Today in the news, Chucky Schumer calls for the DNC convention to be postponed so they can figure out what to do with Joe. Adam Schiff joins the voices that are officially asking Joe to step aside.

They smell blood in the water…. The coup is full on now.

[Diver43]

Today in the news, Chucky Schumer calls for the DNC convention to be postponed so they can figure out what to do with Joe. Adam Schiff joins the voices that are officially asking Joe to step aside.

They smell blood in the water…. The coup is full on now.

I wonder if Adam Schiff has irrefutable proof that Biden should step down?

[PFD45]

Today in the news, Chucky Schumer calls for the DNC convention to be postponed so they can figure out what to do with Joe. Adam Schiff joins the voices that are officially asking Joe to step aside.

They smell blood in the water…. The coup is full on now.

I wonder if Adam Schiff has irrefutable proof that Biden should step down?

I swear I was wondering the same thing.

Don't worry, he will show it at the appropriate time.

[Wambli Ska]

Today in the news, Chucky Schumer calls for the DNC convention to be postponed so they can figure out what to do with Joe. Adam Schiff joins the voices that are officially asking Joe to step aside.

They smell blood in the water…. The coup is full on now.

I wonder if Adam Schiff has irrefutable proof that Biden should step down?

Transcripts of phone calls from a whistleblower

I wonder what Gavin Newsom promised him…

[GrapeApe]

How "convenient"...
him popping a positive covid test and going to Deleware to self isolate.

[Gila]

I do believe Brandon will now step down. The latest? He has COVID again...

[Wambli Ska]

Actually he just stated in an interview that he WOULD step down for Medical reasons. He got his out, so they must have assured him that they will steal the next election and Newsom will pardon him of all and any crimes as soon as he swears in. Big job for crackhead somewhere in the government too...

[Wambli Ska]

Joy Reid and Jen Psaki just said that Biden beating Covid and getting back on the campaign trail should be viewed by Democrats just as Trump coming back swiftly after getting shot.

Desperate times at the DNC…

[Wambli Ska]

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Ok now it’s a matter of when. The countdown clock is ticking…

[Wambli Ska]

I’m thinking of putting a few $$$s on the Michelle Obama Box. She checks all the boxes for them. Newsom as VP wouldn’t be as objectionable and would give him time to distance himself from his ineptitude in California.

[CPJ 2.0]

I’m curious as to what the reasoning will be. I mean, we know the reason is he will get beat and he’s one step from full potato, just wondering what they will try and spin.

[shotgunshooter3]

I’m thinking of putting a few $$$s on the Michelle Obama Box. She checks all the boxes for them. Newsom as VP wouldn’t be as objectionable and would give him time to distance himself from his ineptitude in California.

I disagree. The DNC already tried to run "wife of president" once and it didn't work. Michelle is even less qualified. My money is on Newsom.

[breamfisher]

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[Zsarvashere]

Almost had me til I saw the date.

[Wambli Ska]

I’m thinking of putting a few $$$s on the Michelle Obama Box. She checks all the boxes for them. Newsom as VP wouldn’t be as objectionable and would give him time to distance himself from his ineptitude in California.

I disagree. The DNC already tried to run "wife of president" once and it didn't work. Michelle is even less qualified. My money is on Newsom.

Ted Cruz was just interviewed by Sean and he said Michelle Obama is his prediction. Unlike Hillary she’s not highly unlikeable and she checks two boxes. Woman, and actually Black. Plus they are going to sell her as a “team” presidency (Obama 2.0) and most Democrats still think Obama was a good president, and compared to Clinton and puddin’ head they are not wrong. Plus Newsom as a VP would appease the hard left part of the party.

[Bigslug]

I’m thinking of putting a few $$$s on the Michelle Obama Box. She checks all the boxes for them. Newsom as VP wouldn’t be as objectionable and would give him time to distance himself from his ineptitude in California.

Surfed to CNN last night/this morning for the wider spectrum view. They were referring to a poll of Democrats as to who they would like as Biden's replacement - choices were the roughly half-dozen big name-recognition folks we've been pondering here.

Interestingly, Harris in the lead by a HUGE margin with 50% of that polling and Newsom dead last - - like, Chicago-Cubs-in-a-bad-year dead last.

I'm seeing a parallel between what the Dems now face and the Secret Service failing to cover "The Roof" during the attempt on Trump's life: Their problem - Joe Biden's decline - was so blatantly obvious for so long... It was bad enough to put him up for POTUS in 2020 ("Dear Lord, this is the best we have???"), but to have done NOTHING in the intervening three years to find a viable replacement ("Dear Lord, this is STILL the best we have???") truly boggles the mind.

If the Trump campaign needs another stick to beat not just Biden, but their entire party with, that lack of planning right there is a hefty chunk of seasoned ash lumber. They can't find a better POTUS than an 81 year old Alzheimer's patient - what makes you think they can handle the economy, border security, and global crises?

[Wambli Ska]

Still stuck on Michelle. As much as I’d love them to put Chuckles in the hot seat because she is truly an idiot, I think they will take the same play the used in 2020 where Joe “unwillingly” was “forced” into accepting the party savior role with no time to feck’up so bad that people would be turned off from voting for him. ALL he had going for him was name appeal.

[CPJ 2.0]

Newsom is a no go.
A California governor would ignite republican voters for sure.
Anything but a CA Dem.

[Wambli Ska]

Newsom is a no go.
A California governor would ignite republican voters for sure.
Anything but a CA Dem.

Maybe, don’t know that any Republicans need igniting right now, but it won’t hurt them in any of the big blue states which keep electing Dem Governors, lock in California where all that’s left if the homeless and illegals, and it might actually help them with the younger crowd that want a Tik-Tok savvy politician that works on sound bites.

In any case I’m sure he’s lobbying hard with Obama who seems to still be King of Democrats.

[Wambli Ska]

Apparently Biden JUST released a statement through his Campaign folks that he is absolutely NOT dropping out.

I keep seeing this image of him chained to the furniture in the White House with Pelosi and Schumer pulling on him trying to get him out…