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In reply to the discussion: It is a done deal. [View all]

Mister Ed

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8. Aye. Biden in fact holds all the cards.
Reply to LisaL (Reply #3)
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 04:32 PM
Jul 2024

He's the President of the United States, and he has most of the Democratic Party delegates going into the convention.

No one in the party can dictate terms to him. He holds all the cards, and he can dictate terms to them.

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It is a done deal. [View all] Irish_Dem Jul 2024 OP
You're probably right. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #1
I believe explanations will be coming shortly. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #2
Again, they can't do anything to Biden because he has the delegates. LisaL Jul 2024 #15
If OP is privy to something the rest of us don't know, maybe he wants to share? PeaceWave Jul 2024 #86
Time to Pelosi to show her cards jpug Jul 2024 #106
Biden doesn't have to listen to any of them. LisaL Jul 2024 #3
Aye. Biden in fact holds all the cards. Mister Ed Jul 2024 #8
Which means if he does decide to exit democrattotheend Jul 2024 #19
He would also hold all the levers of presidential power until January 21. Mister Ed Jul 2024 #28
He's also above the law ... VMA131Marine Jul 2024 #108
It ain't over until the fat lady sings Mossfern Jul 2024 #4
The aria has been playing for weeks. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #7
Oh please. LisaL Jul 2024 #9
If our democratic leaders were some brilliant planners, do you think any of this LisaL Jul 2024 #40
I've never in my 75 years seen the democratic party leadership do anything this self-destructive. BComplex Jul 2024 #53
One can always hope Mossfern Jul 2024 #67
No, they are not brilliant soandso Jul 2024 #82
I hate to say this, BunkieBandit Jul 2024 #112
Help me out soandso Jul 2024 #117
These high level Dems do not kansasobama Jul 2024 #79
Has Biden announced that he isn quitting? Bettie Jul 2024 #5
So has Jaime Harrison , the DNC Chair MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #18
Unti I hear it from him, Bettie Jul 2024 #87
Biden has covid right now. LisaL Jul 2024 #43
Yes soandso Jul 2024 #85
No. He has not. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #116
Not according to the Biden campaign PatSeg Jul 2024 #6
Hard to imagine Biden continuing to fight an unrelenting campaign against him Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #12
That's probably what most people would do. Biden is not most. LisaL Jul 2024 #20
I agree PatSeg Jul 2024 #29
Fighting an unrelenting campaign is the pathway to winning the election. lees1975 Jul 2024 #32
We are not making the decision. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #35
I wouldn't hold my breath soandso Jul 2024 #93
Why are you posting this tripe? edisdead Jul 2024 #97
Because Arthur_Frain Jul 2024 #118
I've been wondering the same thing. PeaceWave Jul 2024 #121
Biden knows the voters are behind him. BComplex Jul 2024 #57
Senior Dems are campaigning against him. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #59
Which is pure treachery. BComplex Jul 2024 #63
Make no mistake, I do not like it either. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #68
"lifelong friends"? Really? StarryNite Jul 2024 #89
Politicians eat their young. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #92
THANK YOU BOTH MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #23
link? nt Baltimike Jul 2024 #10
Trust me, you do not want a link to my brain. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #16
Can I steal that response? gab13by13 Jul 2024 #88
Yes of course Gab. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #95
Still hopeful. But of course I will vote for whomever 'our betters' select for us emulatorloo Jul 2024 #11
We need some good detectives to find out who, exactly, these "big donors" are. BComplex Jul 2024 #62
The billionaires are so done with "we the people." Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #74
Maybe I'm ForgedCrank Jul 2024 #13
Part of me does too. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #76
TRASH flamingdem Jul 2024 #14
I have been a political junkie since JFK ran against Nixon. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #22
That doesn't make you right. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #26
I don't ForgedCrank Jul 2024 #81
Biden's spokesperson just said that they're staying in flamingdem Jul 2024 #34
How long can he face the relentless attack against him by senior members of Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #77
As long as he wants to. edisdead Jul 2024 #100
Something has to give. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #103
you presented this OP like you knew something. edisdead Jul 2024 #99
Not one leader is quoted LiberaBlueDem Jul 2024 #17
Yes and often the headlines PatSeg Jul 2024 #33
Yep LiberaBlueDem Jul 2024 #47
This feels like some bizarre nightmare PatSeg Jul 2024 #49
This is exactly how I feel Pat. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #78
I don't think it is over yet PatSeg Jul 2024 #90
I hope you are right. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #91
The reality is Biden continually says he ain't quitting. edisdead Jul 2024 #102
The reality is senior Dems keep saying no. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #105
Please delete this. Biden is still in it! Emile Jul 2024 #21
Ty XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #55
Do you think he can keep fighting the relentless campaign against him Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #56
For the sake of the party, I hope Joe stands strong. Emile Jul 2024 #64
We clearly see the senior Dems are not giving up. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #66
Joe is a fighter and he has our votes. Like it or Emile Jul 2024 #72
Why are you so intent on that happening? edisdead Jul 2024 #104
Yes he is! PeaceWave Jul 2024 #119
The Friday news dump nt doc03 Jul 2024 #24
Yes, it was a done deal when Biden won the primaries. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #25
Senior members of our party are making a current decision. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #73
It doesn't matter what they think. edisdead Jul 2024 #107
Definitely felt that way. Claustrum Jul 2024 #27
They will have to STFU after he is nominated. LisaL Jul 2024 #38
Yes they will not stop until Biden drops out. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #80
I know that the billionaires Scubamatt Jul 2024 #30
If they keep up this narrative, PatSeg Jul 2024 #37
It's Joever budkin Jul 2024 #31
Most likely. demmiblue Jul 2024 #36
I remember one particular candidate who was opposed by the vast majority of his party ColinC Jul 2024 #39
Nope. Blue Owl Jul 2024 #41
Yeah it's a done deal alright New Breed Leader Jul 2024 #42
This is a typical DU thread in times like this BootinUp Jul 2024 #45
Do you think Biden can keep fighting the relentless campaign against him Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #54
Supporting evidence other than your BootinUp Jul 2024 #44
Directly from my brain. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #50
So, i'd like to interupt this thread to ask what everyone gay texan Jul 2024 #60
more anonymous sources????? Ranting Randy Jul 2024 #46
My current energy is focused on facing reality. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #51
They were right about Schiff though Polybius Jul 2024 #58
The pattern is leak, confirmation, leak, confirmation. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #71
Agree. beaglelover Jul 2024 #48
I think you are correct. nt LexVegas Jul 2024 #52
As I said in the other thread, I agree Renew Deal Jul 2024 #61
Yes. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #69
When you are wrong. edisdead Jul 2024 #110
I will be thrilled to be wrong. Seriously thrilled. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #113
That's fine for me. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #115
My support for President Biden is also unwavering! LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #65
We are not making the decision it appears. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #70
Feels that way. Wingus Dingus Jul 2024 #75
Says who? Ocelot II Jul 2024 #83
Moi Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #96
Using pattern analysis, logic, and political acumen. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #114
Just waving this here as proof that it ain't about the polls. Don't be duped. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #84
Did senior members of their party have meeting after meeting with them? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #98
If you know something then spill it. edisdead Jul 2024 #94
How could it be self serving when it breaks my heart to say it? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #101
Yep, a second term of TSF. I will be selling my house come Nov. 6 and moving out of the USA. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #109
Being our party nominee, he's got my vote. Period. Torchlight Jul 2024 #111
Don't give up. Oneironaut Jul 2024 #120
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