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20. That's probably what most people would do. Biden is not most.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 18, 2024, 04:36 PM

Jul 2024

Anyhow, they wouldn't be able to keep pressuring him after he is officially nominated.

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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