https://xcancel.com/AlexThomp/status/1813175556805967987

https://www.axios.com/2024/07/16/biden-dnc-vote-nomination-states-2024-election

  • TemutheeChallahmet [none/use name]
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    4 months ago

    This is a psychotic idea, literally running away from facing the reality of how little enthusiasm the base has for your candidate

    • Adkml [he/him]
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      4 months ago

      "I'll lose a thousand elections to easily beatable republicans before I cede an inch to what the voters want, especially those disgusting unreasonable progressives"

    • LocalOaf [they/them, ze/hir]
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      4 months ago

      I think their rationale is they know Biden's completely cooked, Kamala's almost as unlikable, and nobody on their shallow bench wants to become the candidate knowing what a deep hole they're already in. Anyone who has the resume and positioning to be a potential replacement candidate that might actually have a chance against Trump is inherently going to be a careerist ghoul that doesn't want the blame of being the new captain at the helm of a sinking ship to land on them and ruin their chances of being the nominee in 2028.

      • machiabelly [she/her]
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        4 months ago

        I think Obama got them addicted to having a candidate charismatic enough to get away with being conservative. Regardless of how charismatic or qualified or whatever, anyone could win the election by moving left. Offering things that everyone wants. I simply don't think the DNC values winning enough to offer those concessions.