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ibegurpard

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216. The public pressure

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 10:42 PM

Jul 2024

The drip drip drip and leaks is what has enraged so many. It should have all been occurring behind closed doors.
Those that participated in that process deserve all the pushback they're getting.

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To All Those Who Pushed Biden into Withdrawing: [View all] MineralMan Jul 2024 OP

And don't ask me for money. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #1

No more money, no more time. My vote is all you will get. we can do it Jul 2024 #5

But defeating Trump is just as important now as it was yesterday. n/t femmedem Jul 2024 #28

Yes, but piddyprints Jul 2024 #68

Kamala carries that key with her, radius777 Jul 2024 #182

No she does not. piddyprints Jul 2024 #232

Which is why my money is only going to Harris and my Congressman MistakenLamb Jul 2024 #82

Money decided our ticket...I will vote of course. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #110

General elections, I vote blue no matter who. Primaries? I hold grudges. Zipgun Jul 2024 #227

I get that, but we need to get support behind whoever is running for thinkingagain Jul 2024 #32

I will vote BigMin28 Jul 2024 #176

Clooney is dead to me Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #181

Yep thinkingagain Jul 2024 #191

No more Clooney movies for me either. GoreWon2000 Jul 2024 #193

I now hate Clooney Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #200

you mean George DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM Clooney? diva77 Jul 2024 #218

absolutely. You said what I was feeling, ThinkingAgain FemDemERA Jul 2024 #197

That's a mistake. The nominee will need help Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #80

The donors after they decide if Kamala can or can't be the nominee are of course going to help. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #134

They'll be donating that 90 million dollar MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #179

You made me laugh for the first time today...thanks Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #201

GIve directly to Harris, and downballot candidates. FoxNewsSucks Jul 2024 #180

Oh, man Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #131

We at least got to pick our own nominee in a primary back in the day. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #135

Not everybody gets their pony. Or so I've heard. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #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 2024 #202

Right only democratic leaders and donors choie Jul 2024 #209

Mega donors got their pony. n/t DiamondShark Jul 2024 #224

I think we need to set our BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #155

I will vote assuming I can...which is anyone's guess. I live in Ohio. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #203

I already started receiving texts Desert grandma Jul 2024 #7

ONLY donate via Act Blue Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #21

Act blue is accepting Progressive dog Jul 2024 #118

Yes, but there are a lot of people getting a lot of texts with links to donate Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #120

Actblue doesn't have to be reached Progressive dog Jul 2024 #122

PULEEZ, been using Act Blue for years Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #132

I report those all as junk. ActBlue is the way to go!! AllyCat Jul 2024 #158

Yes, all the Big Money Donors PatSeg Jul 2024 #96

Don't support the big money thinkingagain Jul 2024 #105

I know what you're saying, but it is too soon for me PatSeg Jul 2024 #112

Me too Bettie Jul 2024 #147

So it's not just me PatSeg Jul 2024 #150

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #183

Good point about the donors PatSeg Jul 2024 #204

We were always at war with EastAsia Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #237

And it bothers me PatSeg Jul 2024 #240

EXACTLY Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #241

A lot of people are minimizing our anger and disillusionment. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #172

Thank you PatSeg Jul 2024 #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 2024 #188

Yes, I'm sure we will move on, PatSeg Jul 2024 #207

Data, not money is what forced him out. radius777 Jul 2024 #185

He was attacked by the media and donors...so fuck them all. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #199

What Demsrule86 said PatSeg Jul 2024 #210

Whose fault was that? choie Jul 2024 #213

The public pressure ibegurpard Jul 2024 #216

Private pressure wasn't working so they had to go public. radius777 Jul 2024 #220

That's an extremely misguided position to take. ZZenith Jul 2024 #102

Really? Desert grandma Jul 2024 #115

As am I. ZZenith Jul 2024 #126

Misguided?!? Rude to say the very least. Throwing our votes out was misguided. we can do it Jul 2024 #125

Yes, misguided. ZZenith Jul 2024 #129

And you know all of this how? Desert grandma Jul 2024 #157

No, he talked to me. ZZenith Jul 2024 #159

You do realize this was all put in motion by choie Jul 2024 #215

I realize that the Democratic Party had some very serious problems on its hands. ZZenith Jul 2024 #223

Oh really...I thought only big donors mattered since the drove Biden out of the primary he won. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #137

But clearly, given that the big donors made all the decisions...and Biden was abandoned by elected Democrats...they Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #205

Exactly. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #104

Same happened here orangecrush Jul 2024 #165

Now you are orangecrushed? LakeArenal Jul 2024 #170

I'm terrified orangecrush Jul 2024 #171

And we shall remain so for quite awhile I'm afraid. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #173

I guess we'll find out how soon MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #186

You and me both RazorbackExpat Jul 2024 #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 2024 #123

Our little donations was not what they were after. StarryNite Jul 2024 #39

Well bully for them. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #138

I just donated to Biden (again) last night Dave says Jul 2024 #41

That money goes to Kamala bearsfootball516 Jul 2024 #76

You think she will be the nominee...I am not sure of that at all. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #140

Yes Wavelight Jul 2024 #168

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #189

Same here FireChild Jul 2024 #130

Do you want to win, or do you want to feel righteous? musicblind Jul 2024 #133

I have donated to Biden-Harris and will continue to do so, but will not sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #136

If that is the case, then I misunderstood the intentions if your post, musicblind Jul 2024 #141

It's okay. The OP was addressed to all those who pushed Biden's exit. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #146

Same here Desert grandma Jul 2024 #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 2024 #208

You need to understand that this may cause us to lose...I hope not. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #214

What I would say is, "You got what you wanted now get off your whiny asses & GOTV!" CrispyQ Jul 2024 #2

Consider this: newdayneeded Jul 2024 #3

OK, whatever you say. MineralMan Jul 2024 #9

Based on your personal conversations with him about his decision, I assume? n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #40

Was your reply intended for MineralMan or the person he was replying too? bluewater Jul 2024 #83

I was responding to MineralMan - Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #85

Thank You. I thought you might have been responding to the prior poster's assertions bluewater Jul 2024 #95

I see the confusion. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #97

Alwayshopefull Alwayshopefull Jul 2024 #166

Yes, being stabbed in the back repeatedly is going to mess up anyone's health. LisaL Jul 2024 #10

Yes, and all those gd knives sticking out of his back StarryNite Jul 2024 #42

Al Franken on steroids. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #108

This MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #142

His situation seems almost quaint at this point MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #190

Some of the same are ready today. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #196

WHY? Desert grandma Jul 2024 #11

Can you tell me with 100% newdayneeded Jul 2024 #51

Didn't he say he was ready to campaign for the Biden/Harris agenda? AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #81

Then why soandso Jul 2024 #45

Biden doesn't send those tweets, they're from social media staffers. bearsfootball516 Jul 2024 #77

I'm aware soandso Jul 2024 #90

I've worked on reasonably large campaigns before. bearsfootball516 Jul 2024 #91

FDR couldn't jog up steps. Not everyone who ages physically livetohike Jul 2024 #53

72 is way different than 82. newdayneeded Jul 2024 #54

Use it or lose it! n/t livetohike Jul 2024 #57

Any waterfalls by you? newdayneeded Jul 2024 #60

Sadly no, but I'm looking forward to cooler weather livetohike Jul 2024 #65

Wi and the UP have huge newdayneeded Jul 2024 #87

We've been to the UP several times. I love livetohike Jul 2024 #106

You should put Tallulah Gorge and Falls on your list. It is not that far from you. japple Jul 2024 #103

Because it is not true...money decides primaries now I guess. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #143

Agreed AverageJoe Jul 2024 #4

i said to my wife a little while ago...... Takket Jul 2024 #6

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #100

I'm writing Harris a big check as soon as it's clear MontanaFarmer Jul 2024 #8

Not so sure about that. Seems like they are trying to push her aside too. (Not me) Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #14

I will also get behind her 100% ananda Jul 2024 #16

Ditto Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #12

I will donate to VP Harris as soon as a website FemDemERA Jul 2024 #13

I would pay big bucks to watch her kick tRumps butt on the debate stage. nt ImNotGod Jul 2024 #63

She needs to be the candidate...I think they may try to get rid of her. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #145

Stop being divisive. We're all on the same side. Do better. blurplenurple Jul 2024 #15

That's probably a good idea. MineralMan Jul 2024 #19

You're just making my point. blurplenurple Jul 2024 #24

Oh, I'm always respectful. MineralMan Jul 2024 #26

This makes me sad. blurplenurple Jul 2024 #36

LOL! MineralMan Jul 2024 #38

That was a pat on the head, MineralMan choie Jul 2024 #219

Stick with it OnDoutside Jul 2024 #86

What is productive about big donors blackmailing us into getting rid of our nominee? Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #153

2/3 of Dem voters wanted Biden to drop out. radius777 Jul 2024 #192

I call bullshit on that. He was the nominee...and changing this late is not a good thing. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #198

How very con-vee-nient that there's a poll Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #242

Even when you agree with some people mercuryblues Jul 2024 #119

Telling people to STFU is kinda disrespectful. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #167

. . . niyad Jul 2024 #229

Well Said! Chasing Dreams Jul 2024 #25

The attacks on folks without a lot of posts is weird. blurplenurple Jul 2024 #35

Yes, I have low post count but have been here for years. Akacia Jul 2024 #50

I'm glad you're here. femmedem Jul 2024 #52

I'm on your side padfun Jul 2024 #56

Especially folks who have been here for a while...I wasn't able to post much until I left my job. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #154

Try not to take it personally. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #169

It really can be a tough room Lulu KC Jul 2024 #244

Bye then Felicia. we can do it Jul 2024 #31

Why did you say that to me? blurplenurple Jul 2024 #47

Welcome to DU, blurplenurple. Your voice is needed on DU. mia Jul 2024 #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 2024 #89

Well said. bluewater Jul 2024 #111

"sanctimonious or engaging in gaslighting" - WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT???? Emrys Jul 2024 #113

Yes, Heaven forfend! lol bluewater Jul 2024 #116

You belong. As with any group we have a few mean spirits. Polly Hennessey Jul 2024 #93

LoL are you Polly7 ? stonecutter357 Jul 2024 #184

That was rude and unwelcoming. femmedem Jul 2024 #99

blurplenurple posted: "Stop being divisive. ... Do better." bluewater Jul 2024 #92

I thought similar MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #195

Nicely put. bluewater Jul 2024 #221

Some people BoycottTimHortons Jul 2024 #228

I still have Joe's back and will support his decision to step aside.. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #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 2024 #148

+1 Hiawatha Pete Jul 2024 #18

It's past time to campaign against the felon mcar Jul 2024 #20

I agree bdamomma Jul 2024 #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 2024 #211

The nominee will be decided before the convention whopis01 Jul 2024 #231

Looks like and hope I am wrong Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #22

Well, since I have no idea how much knowledge you have, MineralMan Jul 2024 #23

Can't do it. Kamala has to count the votes and we will not get anyone approved in Congress. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #212

I just unsubscriped from one nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #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 2024 #29

Yup. StarryNite Jul 2024 #72

I agree with you Mineral Man. debm55 Jul 2024 #30

We have work to do!!! BlueInPhilly Jul 2024 #33

Except he did run. And I voted for him. And now my vote is fucked. Iggo Jul 2024 #44

Exactly soandso Jul 2024 #55

That is the bottom line. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #149

Many weren't allowed to vote at all whopis01 Jul 2024 #233

Biden ----never---- promised he would not run for re-election. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #127

Yeah ...funny how they need to justify caving to big donors which is what happened. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #151

Big donors didn't raise 47 mill in 7 hours. It was small donation, showing approval with their dollars. Real democrats Pisces Jul 2024 #206

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #34

What makes you think they "wanted" this? yowzayowzayowza Jul 2024 #37

Unless Biden withdrew because of COVID concerns on his own health, valleyrogue Jul 2024 #46

Wait for the gaslighting. Iggo Jul 2024 #48

So two thirds of Democrats should STFU onandup Jul 2024 #49

And now we proceed with the situation we have. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #58

Exactly. But will we? MineralMan Jul 2024 #59

I can speak only for myself, but I intend to be more active this election Ocelot II Jul 2024 #62

We'll see what happens for sure Deminpenn Jul 2024 #71

I just hope this nextchoice is it. Norbert Jul 2024 #64

STFU, and open your wallets CanonRay Jul 2024 #66

Not exactly helpful. Electrolite Jul 2024 #69

I'm talking about the big donors who started this CanonRay Jul 2024 #98

OK, I see now. Electrolite Jul 2024 #178

It's over and done with. Nobody needs to STFU Autumn Jul 2024 #67

I was not one of those people. I would like to also point out BootinUp Jul 2024 #70

Today we mourn, get angry and scream to the heavens peggysue2 Jul 2024 #73

I don't think they should STFU. They were told to STFU for quite a while. SYFROYH Jul 2024 #74

Doesn't work that way Baggies Jul 2024 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Jul 2024 #78

Thank you orangecrush Jul 2024 #79

Stronger words, please RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #84

It was not quite as simple as that. anamnua Jul 2024 #88

Fuck You Father Time!!! Bongo Prophet Jul 2024 #160

I didn't see many on here pushing for Biden to drop out. Xolodno Jul 2024 #94

K/R ColinC Jul 2024 #101

Amen JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #107

History will likely prove them correct. honest.abe Jul 2024 #109

I particularly don't want to hear a peep out of Clooney. nt Susan Calvin Jul 2024 #114

So now, can we expect those "rich people" who wanted Biden out 3825-87867 Jul 2024 #117

Many things can be true at once ibegurpard Jul 2024 #121

Yes. alarimer Jul 2024 #124

No, I think that is the wrong attitude. totodeinhere Jul 2024 #128

Now now Sympthsical Jul 2024 #139

And they better donate a shit ton of money Island Blue Jul 2024 #152

I'M SO PISSED I CAN'T EVEN TALK ABOUT IT. a kennedy Jul 2024 #156

At a few minutes after your post musette_sf Jul 2024 #161

Me too. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #217

We better win now. lees1975 Jul 2024 #163

Ya heard! Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #164

Consider also, others asking would be better than just stepping down out of the blue. Festivito Jul 2024 #175

Thank you. LisaM Jul 2024 #177

It's on them now... Hugin Jul 2024 #187

Change the rules so that this never happens again GoreWon2000 Jul 2024 #194

Taking this to the courts. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #235

The DNC needs to change its rules GoreWon2000 Jul 2024 #236

More like '68 Chicago. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #238

That's my worry/ GoreWon2000 Jul 2024 #239

It was what needed to happen. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #225

You first. BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #226

They probably won't though imo Meowmee Jul 2024 #230

To all those saying they won't donate to anyone who urged Biden to drop out: I hope you'll reconsider onenote Jul 2024 #234

Don't think they will, but, we can shut them up, plain and simple. republianmushroom Jul 2024 #243