The president often had a weak, raspy voice during his first debate against Trump in what Democrats had hoped would be a turning point in the race.

The president often had a weak, raspy voice during his first debate against Trump, in what Democrats had hoped would be a turning point in the race.

  • John Richard@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Are you willing to let Trump win though than have Biden step aside? That is what the DNC should be asking themselves. The polls are way to close for Biden to have that poor of a performance. If Democrats are seriously worried about Trump being the end of Democracy then they would not be okay with Biden being the DNC’s best choice.

    • Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      While I agree, it’s way too late in the game to change up now. There’s no strong candidate waiting in the wings. It’s not about willing, it’s about alternatives.

      • retrospectology@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        There doesn’t have to be a strong candidate, just anyone stronger than Biden who’s basically zombie-crawling across the floor.

        He absolutely can be replaced at this stage, and by nearly anyone.

          • retrospectology@lemmy.world
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            5 months ago

            This is the way the DNC set their rules up, they’ve been ok using the system to kneecap progressives, I see no reason that they shouldn’t do that to Biden. I’m not precious about the DNC and I have no illusion that it’s democratic, so they just need to stop pretending they’re being held back by principles and just pull the levers they always pull to control the convention outcome.