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To All Those Who Pushed Biden into Withdrawing: [View all] MineralMan Jul 21 OP

And don't ask me for money. sinkingfeeling Jul 21 #1

No more money, no more time. My vote is all you will get. we can do it Jul 21 #5

But defeating Trump is just as important now as it was yesterday. n/t femmedem Jul 21 #28

Yes, but piddyprints Jul 21 #68

Kamala carries that key with her, radius777 Jul 21 #182

No she does not. piddyprints Jul 22 #232

Which is why my money is only going to Harris and my Congressman MistakenLamb Jul 21 #82

Money decided our ticket...I will vote of course. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #110

General elections, I vote blue no matter who. Primaries? I hold grudges. Zipgun Jul 22 #227

I get that, but we need to get support behind whoever is running for thinkingagain Jul 21 #32

I will vote BigMin28 Jul 21 #176

Clooney is dead to me Wicked Blue Jul 21 #181

Yep thinkingagain Jul 21 #191

No more Clooney movies for me either. GoreWon2000 Jul 21 #193

I now hate Clooney Demsrule86 Jul 21 #200

you mean George DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM Clooney? diva77 Jul 21 #218

absolutely. You said what I was feeling, ThinkingAgain FemDemERA Jul 21 #197

That's a mistake. The nominee will need help Happy Hoosier Jul 21 #80

The donors after they decide if Kamala can or can't be the nominee are of course going to help. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #134

They'll be donating that 90 million dollar MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #179

You made me laugh for the first time today...thanks Demsrule86 Jul 21 #201

GIve directly to Harris, and downballot candidates. FoxNewsSucks Jul 21 #180

Oh, man Cuthbert Allgood Jul 21 #131

We at least got to pick our own nominee in a primary back in the day. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #135

Not everybody gets their pony. Or so I've heard. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 21 #144

I guess I just got used to voting and not have some rich asshole take it away from me after the primary. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #202

Right only democratic leaders and donors choie Jul 21 #209

Mega donors got their pony. n/t DiamondShark Jul 22 #224

I think we need to set our BlueSky3 Jul 21 #155

I will vote assuming I can...which is anyone's guess. I live in Ohio. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #203

I already started receiving texts Desert grandma Jul 21 #7

ONLY donate via Act Blue Attilatheblond Jul 21 #21

Act blue is accepting Progressive dog Jul 21 #118

Yes, but there are a lot of people getting a lot of texts with links to donate Attilatheblond Jul 21 #120

Actblue doesn't have to be reached Progressive dog Jul 21 #122

PULEEZ, been using Act Blue for years Attilatheblond Jul 21 #132

I report those all as junk. ActBlue is the way to go!! AllyCat Jul 21 #158

Yes, all the Big Money Donors PatSeg Jul 21 #96

Don't support the big money thinkingagain Jul 21 #105

I know what you're saying, but it is too soon for me PatSeg Jul 21 #112

Me too Bettie Jul 21 #147

So it's not just me PatSeg Jul 21 #150

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #183

Good point about the donors PatSeg Jul 21 #204

We were always at war with EastAsia Wicked Blue Jul 22 #237

And it bothers me PatSeg Jul 22 #240

EXACTLY Wicked Blue Jul 22 #241

A lot of people are minimizing our anger and disillusionment. LakeArenal Jul 21 #172

Thank you PatSeg Jul 21 #174

I'm sure I'll get over it, but I feel exactly the same way today. This was an underhanded coup AFAIC. Tarheel_Dem Jul 21 #188

Yes, I'm sure we will move on, PatSeg Jul 21 #207

Data, not money is what forced him out. radius777 Jul 21 #185

He was attacked by the media and donors...so fuck them all. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #199

What Demsrule86 said PatSeg Jul 21 #210

Whose fault was that? choie Jul 21 #213

The public pressure ibegurpard Jul 21 #216

Private pressure wasn't working so they had to go public. radius777 Jul 21 #220

That's an extremely misguided position to take. ZZenith Jul 21 #102

Really? Desert grandma Jul 21 #115

As am I. ZZenith Jul 21 #126

Misguided?!? Rude to say the very least. Throwing our votes out was misguided. we can do it Jul 21 #125

Yes, misguided. ZZenith Jul 21 #129

And you know all of this how? Desert grandma Jul 21 #157

No, he talked to me. ZZenith Jul 21 #159

You do realize this was all put in motion by choie Jul 21 #215

I realize that the Democratic Party had some very serious problems on its hands. ZZenith Jul 22 #223

Oh really...I thought only big donors mattered since the drove Biden out of the primary he won. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #137

But clearly, given that the big donors made all the decisions...and Biden was abandoned by elected Democrats...they Demsrule86 Jul 21 #205

Exactly. LakeArenal Jul 21 #104

Same happened here orangecrush Jul 21 #165

Now you are orangecrushed? LakeArenal Jul 21 #170

I'm terrified orangecrush Jul 21 #171

And we shall remain so for quite awhile I'm afraid. LakeArenal Jul 21 #173

I guess we'll find out how soon MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #186

You and me both RazorbackExpat Jul 22 #222

I'm with you. Already told 3 to fuck off/ report spam.. they didn't even wait an hour. we can do it Jul 21 #123

Our little donations was not what they were after. StarryNite Jul 21 #39

Well bully for them. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #138

I just donated to Biden (again) last night Dave says Jul 21 #41

That money goes to Kamala bearsfootball516 Jul 21 #76

You think she will be the nominee...I am not sure of that at all. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #140

Yes Wavelight Jul 21 #168

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #189

Same here FireChild Jul 21 #130

Do you want to win, or do you want to feel righteous? musicblind Jul 21 #133

I have donated to Biden-Harris and will continue to do so, but will not sinkingfeeling Jul 21 #136

If that is the case, then I misunderstood the intentions if your post, musicblind Jul 21 #141

It's okay. The OP was addressed to all those who pushed Biden's exit. sinkingfeeling Jul 21 #146

Same here Desert grandma Jul 21 #162

big money donor are now picking our candidates...don't lecture me about my kids. I played by the rules. There was a Demsrule86 Jul 21 #208

You need to understand that this may cause us to lose...I hope not. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #214

What I would say is, "You got what you wanted now get off your whiny asses & GOTV!" CrispyQ Jul 21 #2

Consider this: newdayneeded Jul 21 #3

OK, whatever you say. MineralMan Jul 21 #9

Based on your personal conversations with him about his decision, I assume? n/t Ms. Toad Jul 21 #40

Was your reply intended for MineralMan or the person he was replying too? bluewater Jul 21 #83

I was responding to MineralMan - Ms. Toad Jul 21 #85

Thank You. I thought you might have been responding to the prior poster's assertions bluewater Jul 21 #95

I see the confusion. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 21 #97

Alwayshopefull Alwayshopefull Jul 21 #166

Yes, being stabbed in the back repeatedly is going to mess up anyone's health. LisaL Jul 21 #10

Yes, and all those gd knives sticking out of his back StarryNite Jul 21 #42

Al Franken on steroids. LakeArenal Jul 21 #108

This MustLoveBeagles Jul 21 #142

His situation seems almost quaint at this point MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #190

Some of the same are ready today. LakeArenal Jul 21 #196

WHY? Desert grandma Jul 21 #11

Can you tell me with 100% newdayneeded Jul 21 #51

Didn't he say he was ready to campaign for the Biden/Harris agenda? AZSkiffyGeek Jul 21 #81

Then why soandso Jul 21 #45

Biden doesn't send those tweets, they're from social media staffers. bearsfootball516 Jul 21 #77

I'm aware soandso Jul 21 #90

I've worked on reasonably large campaigns before. bearsfootball516 Jul 21 #91

FDR couldn't jog up steps. Not everyone who ages physically livetohike Jul 21 #53

72 is way different than 82. newdayneeded Jul 21 #54

Use it or lose it! n/t livetohike Jul 21 #57

Any waterfalls by you? newdayneeded Jul 21 #60

Sadly no, but I'm looking forward to cooler weather livetohike Jul 21 #65

Wi and the UP have huge newdayneeded Jul 21 #87

We've been to the UP several times. I love livetohike Jul 21 #106

You should put Tallulah Gorge and Falls on your list. It is not that far from you. japple Jul 21 #103

Because it is not true...money decides primaries now I guess. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #143

Agreed AverageJoe Jul 21 #4

i said to my wife a little while ago...... Takket Jul 21 #6

Post removed Post removed Jul 21 #100

I'm writing Harris a big check as soon as it's clear MontanaFarmer Jul 21 #8

Not so sure about that. Seems like they are trying to push her aside too. (Not me) Blue Full Moon Jul 21 #14

I will also get behind her 100% ananda Jul 21 #16

Ditto Blue Full Moon Jul 21 #12

I will donate to VP Harris as soon as a website FemDemERA Jul 21 #13

I would pay big bucks to watch her kick tRumps butt on the debate stage. nt ImNotGod Jul 21 #63

She needs to be the candidate...I think they may try to get rid of her. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #145

Stop being divisive. We're all on the same side. Do better. blurplenurple Jul 21 #15

That's probably a good idea. MineralMan Jul 21 #19

You're just making my point. blurplenurple Jul 21 #24

Oh, I'm always respectful. MineralMan Jul 21 #26

This makes me sad. blurplenurple Jul 21 #36

LOL! MineralMan Jul 21 #38

That was a pat on the head, MineralMan choie Jul 21 #219

Stick with it OnDoutside Jul 21 #86

What is productive about big donors blackmailing us into getting rid of our nominee? Demsrule86 Jul 21 #153

2/3 of Dem voters wanted Biden to drop out. radius777 Jul 21 #192

I call bullshit on that. He was the nominee...and changing this late is not a good thing. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #198

How very con-vee-nient that there's a poll Wicked Blue Jul 22 #242

Even when you agree with some people mercuryblues Jul 21 #119

Telling people to STFU is kinda disrespectful. TwilightZone Jul 21 #167

. . . niyad Jul 22 #229

Well Said! Chasing Dreams Jul 21 #25

The attacks on folks without a lot of posts is weird. blurplenurple Jul 21 #35

Yes, I have low post count but have been here for years. Akacia Jul 21 #50

I'm glad you're here. femmedem Jul 21 #52

I'm on your side padfun Jul 21 #56

Especially folks who have been here for a while...I wasn't able to post much until I left my job. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #154

Try not to take it personally. TwilightZone Jul 21 #169

It really can be a tough room Lulu KC Jul 29 #244

Bye then Felicia. we can do it Jul 21 #31

Why did you say that to me? blurplenurple Jul 21 #47

Welcome to DU, blurplenurple. Your voice is needed on DU. mia Jul 21 #61

Hey, this is a very difficult evening for many or us, probably the most difficult since the last but one election night Emrys Jul 21 #89

Well said. bluewater Jul 21 #111

"sanctimonious or engaging in gaslighting" - WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT???? Emrys Jul 21 #113

Yes, Heaven forfend! lol bluewater Jul 21 #116

You belong. As with any group we have a few mean spirits. Polly Hennessey Jul 21 #93

LoL are you Polly7 ? stonecutter357 Jul 21 #184

That was rude and unwelcoming. femmedem Jul 21 #99

blurplenurple posted: "Stop being divisive. ... Do better." bluewater Jul 21 #92

I thought similar MorbidButterflyTat Jul 21 #195

Nicely put. bluewater Jul 22 #221

Some people BoycottTimHortons Jul 22 #228

I still have Joe's back and will support his decision to step aside.. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 21 #17

There was no decision, Joe was forced out. I hope on the day after the election...you guys are still happy and we won. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #148

+1 Hiawatha Pete Jul 21 #18

It's past time to campaign against the felon mcar Jul 21 #20

I agree bdamomma Jul 21 #43

Do we have a nominee? I keep hearing about an open convetion which would leave us what a month or so before Demsrule86 Jul 21 #211

The nominee will be decided before the convention whopis01 Jul 22 #231

Looks like and hope I am wrong Blue Full Moon Jul 21 #22

Well, since I have no idea how much knowledge you have, MineralMan Jul 21 #23

Can't do it. Kamala has to count the votes and we will not get anyone approved in Congress. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #212

I just unsubscriped from one nt XanaDUer2 Jul 21 #27

as colin powell told dubya back in the day regarding iraq: it's like Pottery Barn--you break it, you bought it fishwax Jul 21 #29

Yup. StarryNite Jul 21 #72

I agree with you Mineral Man. debm55 Jul 21 #30

We have work to do!!! BlueInPhilly Jul 21 #33

Except he did run. And I voted for him. And now my vote is fucked. Iggo Jul 21 #44

Exactly soandso Jul 21 #55

That is the bottom line. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #149

Many weren't allowed to vote at all whopis01 Jul 22 #233

Biden ----never---- promised he would not run for re-election. emulatorloo Jul 21 #127

Yeah ...funny how they need to justify caving to big donors which is what happened. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #151

Big donors didn't raise 47 mill in 7 hours. It was small donation, showing approval with their dollars. Real democrats Pisces Jul 21 #206

Post removed Post removed Jul 21 #34

What makes you think they "wanted" this? yowzayowzayowza Jul 21 #37

Unless Biden withdrew because of COVID concerns on his own health, valleyrogue Jul 21 #46

Wait for the gaslighting. Iggo Jul 21 #48

So two thirds of Democrats should STFU onandup Jul 21 #49

And now we proceed with the situation we have. Ocelot II Jul 21 #58

Exactly. But will we? MineralMan Jul 21 #59

I can speak only for myself, but I intend to be more active this election Ocelot II Jul 21 #62

We'll see what happens for sure Deminpenn Jul 21 #71

I just hope this nextchoice is it. Norbert Jul 21 #64

STFU, and open your wallets CanonRay Jul 21 #66

Not exactly helpful. Electrolite Jul 21 #69

I'm talking about the big donors who started this CanonRay Jul 21 #98

OK, I see now. Electrolite Jul 21 #178

It's over and done with. Nobody needs to STFU Autumn Jul 21 #67

I was not one of those people. I would like to also point out BootinUp Jul 21 #70

Today we mourn, get angry and scream to the heavens peggysue2 Jul 21 #73

I don't think they should STFU. They were told to STFU for quite a while. SYFROYH Jul 21 #74

Doesn't work that way Baggies Jul 21 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Jul 21 #78

Thank you orangecrush Jul 21 #79

Stronger words, please RandomNumbers Jul 21 #84

It was not quite as simple as that. anamnua Jul 21 #88

Fuck You Father Time!!! Bongo Prophet Jul 21 #160

I didn't see many on here pushing for Biden to drop out. Xolodno Jul 21 #94

K/R ColinC Jul 21 #101

Amen JustAnotherGen Jul 21 #107

History will likely prove them correct. honest.abe Jul 21 #109

I particularly don't want to hear a peep out of Clooney. nt Susan Calvin Jul 21 #114

So now, can we expect those "rich people" who wanted Biden out 3825-87867 Jul 21 #117

Many things can be true at once ibegurpard Jul 21 #121

Yes. alarimer Jul 21 #124

No, I think that is the wrong attitude. totodeinhere Jul 21 #128

Now now Sympthsical Jul 21 #139

And they better donate a shit ton of money Island Blue Jul 21 #152

I'M SO PISSED I CAN'T EVEN TALK ABOUT IT. a kennedy Jul 21 #156

At a few minutes after your post musette_sf Jul 21 #161

Me too. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #217

We better win now. lees1975 Jul 21 #163

Ya heard! Prairie Gates Jul 21 #164

Consider also, others asking would be better than just stepping down out of the blue. Festivito Jul 21 #175

Thank you. LisaM Jul 21 #177

It's on them now... Hugin Jul 21 #187

Change the rules so that this never happens again GoreWon2000 Jul 21 #194

Taking this to the courts. The Grand Illuminist Jul 22 #235

The DNC needs to change its rules GoreWon2000 Jul 22 #236

More like '68 Chicago. The Grand Illuminist Jul 22 #238

That's my worry/ GoreWon2000 Jul 22 #239

It was what needed to happen. Sky Jewels Jul 22 #225

You first. BannonsLiver Jul 22 #226

They probably won't though imo Meowmee Jul 22 #230

To all those saying they won't donate to anyone who urged Biden to drop out: I hope you'll reconsider onenote Jul 22 #234

Don't think they will, but, we can shut them up, plain and simple. republianmushroom Jul 22 #243