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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: So...are you guys ready to donate on Day 1, when Joe officially announces? [View all]BlueStater
(7,596 posts)43. Well, first of all, some people actually have.
There's been concerns about her health for the last couple of years and not just among asshole right-wingers who want her to die so that they can get another scumbag on the Court.
Secondly, a world of difference between being a SC justice and running an entire country. And it's not without precedent to have justices in their 80s. In many cases, they're actually on the bench until they die rather than retire.
We've NEVER had an 80 year old president before and for good reason. And I find the idea of him serving only one term to be completely unappealing. I want to vote for somebody who can conceivably serve eight years, not just some lame duck seat-warmer.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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So...are you guys ready to donate on Day 1, when Joe officially announces? [View all]
Skya Rhen
Apr 2019
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Zero chance of that... or of his getting my primary vote. If Joe somehow managed
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#2
There are so many flavors to choose from ... and sadly, so many choose to be bitter n/t
SFnomad
Apr 2019
#10
Can't blame Joe for sittin out 2016, given the circumstances with the death of his son...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#31