Joe Biden Presidency thread *Please read OP - Threadbanned Users Added 4/5/21*

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I can give you Boston globe and NYTIMES articles too if you wish

Everyone seems to be getting terribly upset just because some members of the Democratic Party might be a little bit forward thinking having observed certain behaviours over the last year and are saying “what if..”

I’m actually bemused that people here have taken that news so badly - it’s forward contingency planning is all it is and nothing more - you would be mad to assume that no such discussions have taken place behind closed doors with senior members of the party - that’s not how these things play out at all - for all we know, Biden himself may change his mind - but the reactions from some people on this thread is like a conspiracy theory is being pushed- it’s just common sense.

I made no claim whatsoever - hysterical or otherwise so get your facts right.

I referenced an article and clearly stated that it was “speculation”- you do understand the difference between claim making and referencing an article clearly stating that it’s speculation?

Or actually no you don’t - you’re just on an aggressive rant - don’t quote my posts again - you’re just out to badger posters

I don’t disagree with a word you’ve said there except maybe that it’s all coming from the Republican side - Fox News yes daily mail yes- but there are other more sympathetic media outlets also reporting it too

- but I also won’t stand for posters accusing me of pedalling conspiracy theories either which I haven’t done.

Time magazine was advocating change back at the start of the year for a new VP- she’s obviously divisive in the electoral eyes and Time have essentially called out the strong risk of her becoming President in Bidens second term - then again, change the VP and we’ll get tittle tattle about the new VP going back to their childhood - that will be guaranteed no matter how “clean” they are - maybe devil you know is best right now

https://time.com/6589518/joe-biden-owes-the-country-new-vice-president/

It was clearly marked speculation as I also clearly marked as speculation - absolutely nothing about claiming anything/ - but rant away if it makes you happy.

I’ve never claimed there were “secret plans” to remove him- but it would be just naive to think senior Democratic leaders don’t have a plan B if something like failing health were to call an end to his campaign - and in addition, we have absolutely no idea what discussions are actually happening behind the scenes- I would imagine Obama is seen as a trusted adviser to the president given his 2 terms and how much he’s been helping with the campaign - history will hopefully tell us just what conversations went on throughout 2024 - I have no doubt that many options have been discussed at various levels and at various times - that doesn’t mean Biden was going to be forced out but it’s more than possible that “some” democrats have looked at that option - doesn’t mean it was possible or practical - i think we’ll see books written post election that will give the inside track on just what was discussed and maybe some people will be surprised

It's kind of a catch-22, if he made it knowledge that he was only going to run for one term, every arrogant dem who thinks they have a shot would be circling around him for 4 years. Maybe he was hoping someone competent would step up?

There's only been 12 presidents who served one term, I don't know how many only ran once. Not many.

I think he believed that Trump wouldn’t run again after that or wouldn’t make a credible attempt at running again either but here we are.

Biden announced in April 2023, Trump announced (formally) in November 2022 (prior to that he essentially announced right after he lost in 2020)

Biden is quite fortunate in his opponent. If it was someone along the likes of Christie or Haley imagine the pressure to step aside would be very high. Still a long way till November, so he has time to steady the ship.

Biden won 99% of the delegates in his contest so it would certainly be a tough one to sell.