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brooklynite

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29. Why not? Because I think its a silly idea.

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #27)

Sat Jan 8, 2022, 08:35 PM

Jan 2022

First, this notion of going into a rant on TV news shows is something that'll make liberal activists happy, but won't convince anyone else.

Second, the average voter isn't as fixated on Trump and the insurrectionists as people here are. (see: Virginia 2021). They care about economic policies, COVID/health care and education. And as far as COVID goes, they want vaccines and treatment but they're not willing to go through an economic and educational shutdown again.

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Should Biden (or another Democratic candidate) agree to a debate if Trump runs in 2024? [View all] Doodley Jan 2022 OP

NOW? elleng Jan 2022 #1

If we dont get hundreds of thousands of test sites and stations with Eliot Rosewater Jan 2022 #2

If you imagine we're going to "shut down pretty much everything" you're being naive... brooklynite Jan 2022 #19

Instead of responding to the one thing we probably cant do, why not tell me you ARE contacting Eliot Rosewater Jan 2022 #27

Why not? Because I think its a silly idea. brooklynite Jan 2022 #29

Do you think this is the reason for the new CDC guidelines? herding cats Jan 2022 #30

One mistake Democrats make on message is to constantly try and catch up with people's Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #32

No. mzmolly Jan 2022 #3

During visiting hours? WheelWalker Jan 2022 #4

👍 K & R Budi Jan 2022 #6

LOl sheshe2 Jan 2022 #7

LoL 😆 MustLoveBeagles Jan 2022 #8

Yes! RainCaster Jan 2022 #18

No. And hell no. Deuxcents Jan 2022 #5

The are many norms of political and social discourse Donnie doesn't abide by unblock Jan 2022 #9

His performances in the debates were disastrous... brush Jan 2022 #14

He does horrible against Democrats Polybius Jan 2022 #22

Yes,but only if they both agree to shock collars, you lie, it shocks you RANDYWILDMAN Jan 2022 #10

Biden kicked his ass in both debates, so, yes. Drunken Irishman Jan 2022 #11

I don't see the downside. stopdiggin Jan 2022 #12

By all means. trump was a disaster in the debates against Joe. brush Jan 2022 #13

It all depends on what happens in the midterms Tribetime Jan 2022 #15

Honestly, I've thought that debates are stupid, useless, PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #16

The f'n, murdering, orange TRAITOR**'s co-morbidities may do him in before then. niyad Jan 2022 #17

Let's see: Biden debated Trump twice. Biden won. brooklynite Jan 2022 #20

Of course! Polybius Jan 2022 #21

Of course canetoad Jan 2022 #23

The Fascist Guy tried to spew his Covid infested spittle on President Biden Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2022 #24

I can't believe you mentioned his name. To answer the question, hell no! Emile Jan 2022 #25

Remember TFG peaceful transition of power? Emile Jan 2022 #26

Only if Joe gets the questions in advance, chooses the ones he wants Mr. Ected Jan 2022 #28

not unless he's turned into the "boy in the bubble" (n/t) MissMillie Jan 2022 #31