So, was Biden announcing his dropout the Sunday after the RNC concluded just a coincidence? LOL Sure, MIRANDA.#64 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2024-07-24 06:43 PM | Reply | Flag:
The precise timing? I didn't speculate, so "Sure Rusty". The idea that he announced it after the convention to control Trump's VP nominee is absurd. That would be reactionary (sign of weakness) and Trumps VP decision was likely made weeks ago. Vance was announced several days before Joes anouncement so that doesn't link together. If he was going for maximum impact he would have announced it DURING the RNC, to capture the news cycle, but he didn't.
It is pretty damn obvious that his timing was directly related to Democratic heavyweights coming out one, after the other, after the other imploring him to step down. He humiliated himself by waiting so long, he literally FORCED people to come out against him Now that he has made that decision, those same people are rushing to his side to celebrate his legacy...heartwarming, but the damage to his legacy, and to his percieved position of strength, are already done.
In fact, she has been deliberately hidden in a closet for the last 4 years.
#74 | POSTED BY MIRANDA7
That is totally false, and a GOP talking point.
#77 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-07-24 09:53 PM | Reply | Flag:
I was unaware that this was a "GOP talking point", and can't find that anywhere. I have seen a similar sidelining of minority candidates many times in local politics near me. There is an informal "line of succession". When a charismatic newcomer shows up on the scene, they are "dealt with" so they don't threaten the status quo. One method is to offer them a position with a nice title and salary, but in a non-forward facing role where they can't shine externally. (For example, a mayor appointed a political rival to his "cabinet" and after a bit, put him in charge of waste management) This limits their ability to grow their public image, therefore protecting the incumbent from a challenge. An even worse tactic is to set up the person to fail, by saddling them with impossible challenges. (Like the Border). From day 1, it appeared to me that this was their intention with Kamala Harris. (By "they" I mean the Democratic power brokers) I think they wanted a woman of color on the ticket to win votes, but had no intention of grooming her to be a viable Presidential candidate for 2024. As such, they intentionally clipped her wings and kept her profile low. Just my opinion.