The first presidential debate is done and the aftermath has not been good for the incumbent, Joe Biden.
Some Democrat politicians and operatives reportedly texted CNN commentators with hopes that Mr Biden, 81, would step aside. Some floated the possibility of going to the White House and publicly stating concerns about him remaining as candidate.
But if Mr Biden were to drop out, it would be a free-for-all. There is no official mechanism for him or anyone else in the party to choose his successor, meaning Democrats would be left with an open (Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago from August 19-22.
Agreed, and agreed.
Why not Klobuchar? Sheβs got some national recognition from the 2019/20 cycle, politics are acceptable to moderates, progressive (enough), and sheβd eat Trump for lunch in debates and on social media. Plus, sheβs from the Midwest, and might pick up some folks for regional loyalty, and could play against the βslick New Yorkerβ which might still work.
The bases are going to vote party lines. I think undecideds and wavering moderates are the pick-up points, and I think Klobuchar could do that.
I like Yangβs politics, but heβs got a popularity problem, and Buttigieg - Trump would just harp on his sexual orientation, and Iβm not confident enough that Americaβs ready yet to vote for a gay president. Hell, we canβt even get a woman into office.
IMO Klobucharβs the safest bet against Trump.
Klobuchar is definitely a good idea. Although Iβm not convinced that replacing Biden this late in the game is going to save the presidency either. I donβt know what should be done.
The only reason to vote for Biden at this point is anti-Trump and Blue No Matter Who. Those still apply to anyone else that the DNC puts forward, as a base score, with any actual merits, charisma, or vigor adding to that. This should have been an easy decision six months ago and doing-nothing-and-hoping-for-the-best doesnβt seem to be making the prospects any better.
anti-Trump sounds like a pretty damn good reason for me. Unless you think thereβs a good reason to let a dictator win.
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Lemmy really, really needs emoji responses that donβt require and entirely new comment.
Trump wonβt agree to a debate with a new candidate. I doubt that there be another debate at all as is.
For sure. But there will be a lot of indirect debate on social media, because Trump canβt keep his burger-hole shut, and Klobucharβs free to murder him (metaphorically) on public platforms. Even if he only posts to TruthSocial, everything he says gets parroted on X and Facebook, and thatβs still where the most eyeballs are.
And old school public media picks this stuff up and repeats it - thatβs mostly what theyβve been reduced to -but it still reaches a lot of eyes and ears.
And: Trump refusing another debate, she could just hammer on his cowardice, over and over. Thatβd be a win.
Klobuchar is tough. If nothing else, Iβd love to see that fight. Only slightly less than Iβd love to see an AOC v Trump fight; thatβd be like watching a skinny junkie enter the MMA ring against Holly Holm. Itβd be hilarious. But AOC is too young, and Trump will be either dead or in a home by the time sheβs old enough to run. I just hope Bernie is still active enough by then to support her. I donβt know that she could get elected - sheβs too polarizing - but it would be a marvelous spectacle.
Anyway, I prefer Yangβs politics, and Iβd be thrilled to see Buttigieg in the White House, but I stand by Klobuchar as the best bet.
AOC turns 35 before the election, so sheβs eligible. She might be βtoo youngβ to vote for but not too young to run.
