I don’t really like Kamala Harris much, but I really doubt she’d be substantially worse than Biden. And probably miles better than virtually any Republican.
let the states work on progressive policy like protecting trans, queer, etc, access to birth control, abortions, etc.
That’s a great way to make those into Red State Problems that will never be fixed for the whole country, because legislators from blue states represent people for whom the problems are solved and experience no pressure to address the problems beyond that.
I didn’t expect lollypops and ice cream when Biden was elected but if you really look at his accomplishments, he is doing a really good job. Certainly the MSM isn’t reporting it so you have to dig to find it, and it’s there.
I disagree that Biden is doing a really good job. I think he is not doing enough to combat climate change, labor rights, income inequality, or human rights abuses at every level of government. His foreign policy is status quo, which isn’t good.
He’s a functioning adult with a modicum of shame, which is to say he’s worlds better than any Republican, especially Trump. He’s doing his job and making thoughtful, considered decisions. In comparison to the previous administration, that’s a grand slam, but compared to the leadership we need right now, it’s not good enough.
Leadership means setting the goal and making the persuasive argument. It means speaking out on issues when Congress and activist judges are pushing in the wrong direction. Governing is the slow boring of hard boards, and if you give up without trying because some people will try to stop you, then you have no business running for office.
In each of his speeches announcing his comprehensive plans for combatting climate change, income inequality, the housing crisis, and the Palestinian genoncide.
If Harris becomes president and chooses to run for a second term, there’s a good chance we’re losing 2028. She lacks charisma and often comes off as unprepared even for softball questions, and her history does… not endear her to large parts of the Dem electorate.
Best hope for a non-dictator running on the GOP ticket.
Hell, maybe I’ll be proven wrong, and she’ll turn out great in the position. But I’m not exactly thrilled by her performance so far.
Then rounded over to Donald v Kamala in 2032. then AITrump v Kamala in 2036. Just keep holding your nose and vote the way you’re told to or the whole system collapses.
She lacks charisma and often comes off as unprepared even for softball questions, and her history does… not endear her to large parts of the Dem electorate.
And that’s before we even get to the problems associated with being the preordained candidate on the 20th anniversary of the last time the results of the Democratic Party primaries weren’t decided ahead of time.
I’m not gonna say it would be wrong to happen that way, but I do feel like it would be a disservice to civil rights for the first woman president to be a matter of technicality, deigned to be given by an old white man. It would always be a bit marred by that.
The thing is if Biden really did that, she would be able to run 2 more terms as president. I think Lyndon had that chance but didn’t get reelected for a 2nd term. Outside of Roosevelt, she would have the chance to serve longer than 2 years as president.
That’s one of the biggest jobs of being vice president
That’s one of the only jobs of being VP. Be ready in case your boss dies, and cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. The position serves no other purpose. Just ask the first guy who took the job:
My country has in its wisdom contrived for me the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived
I mean I would hope so. That’s one of the biggest jobs of being vice president.
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I don’t really like Kamala Harris much, but I really doubt she’d be substantially worse than Biden. And probably miles better than virtually any Republican.
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Too many states are doing the opposite.
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Except they further cement their states as red states. Each of which has 2 senators who are less likely to flip. The status quo gets worse.
That’s a great way to make those into Red State Problems that will never be fixed for the whole country, because legislators from blue states represent people for whom the problems are solved and experience no pressure to address the problems beyond that.
I didn’t expect lollypops and ice cream when Biden was elected but if you really look at his accomplishments, he is doing a really good job. Certainly the MSM isn’t reporting it so you have to dig to find it, and it’s there.
I disagree that Biden is doing a really good job. I think he is not doing enough to combat climate change, labor rights, income inequality, or human rights abuses at every level of government. His foreign policy is status quo, which isn’t good.
He’s a functioning adult with a modicum of shame, which is to say he’s worlds better than any Republican, especially Trump. He’s doing his job and making thoughtful, considered decisions. In comparison to the previous administration, that’s a grand slam, but compared to the leadership we need right now, it’s not good enough.
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Leadership means setting the goal and making the persuasive argument. It means speaking out on issues when Congress and activist judges are pushing in the wrong direction. Governing is the slow boring of hard boards, and if you give up without trying because some people will try to stop you, then you have no business running for office.
So Biden compromises to make a deal with Republicans, they backtrack so it’s Biden’s fault nothing gets done?
When did he say he gave up?
In each of his speeches announcing his comprehensive plans for combatting climate change, income inequality, the housing crisis, and the Palestinian genoncide.
If Harris becomes president and chooses to run for a second term, there’s a good chance we’re losing 2028. She lacks charisma and often comes off as unprepared even for softball questions, and her history does… not endear her to large parts of the Dem electorate.
Best hope for a non-dictator running on the GOP ticket.
Hell, maybe I’ll be proven wrong, and she’ll turn out great in the position. But I’m not exactly thrilled by her performance so far.
Wouldn’t it be funny if it were Harris v. Trump in 2028? I mean Donald to be clear:-P.
Then rounded over to Donald v Kamala in 2032. then AITrump v Kamala in 2036. Just keep holding your nose and vote the way you’re told to or the whole system collapses.
Tbf, we probably had AI Trump already for parts of the last presidency. We do as we’re told, the same as the President of the United States!
And that’s before we even get to the problems associated with being the preordained candidate on the 20th anniversary of the last time the results of the Democratic Party primaries weren’t decided ahead of time.
I’m not gonna say it would be wrong to happen that way, but I do feel like it would be a disservice to civil rights for the first woman president to be a matter of technicality, deigned to be given by an old white man. It would always be a bit marred by that.
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To clarify, I mean becoming president through the vice presidency, vs being elected as president outright.
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The thing is if Biden really did that, she would be able to run 2 more terms as president. I think Lyndon had that chance but didn’t get reelected for a 2nd term. Outside of Roosevelt, she would have the chance to serve longer than 2 years as president.
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That’s one of the only jobs of being VP. Be ready in case your boss dies, and cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. The position serves no other purpose. Just ask the first guy who took the job:
– John Adams