Um...the idea is to, above all else, defeat Trump and his ilk, and having a fire-fight within the Dems will not advance that agenda. Whatever her pluses or minuses Harris is not going to plunge the U.S. into an authoritarian state.
Your two choices as VP prospects along with Mark Kelly of Arizona. She’s already got the support of the Congressional Black Caucus and that is going to shift a lot. And she did stand up to Biden in one of the debates against him - and two members of the Squad have already supported her. And who better than a woman to stand up for women’s rights to their bodies? We need this to be easier than 1968.
It's heartbreaking we are where we are right now. I wish we ALL would support Harris and stop with the shredding of our candidates. For democracy's sake. We need to be united. Listen to Allan LIchtman
What interests me is how many people comment here without evincing that they actually read the article carefully, and considered the facts and points with an open mind. I grow more discouraged by the moment
Russ, please let’s not forget what Biden did when he was head of the Judicial Committee during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings - let us never forget that Anita Hill told the truth.
What childish insults would that be? Judging by the way your article has been received, it's clear you are the one that's not in tune with the sentiment of Democrats. Kamala will energize younger voters, as well as women and voters of color, far more than a 67 year old white man. The polls you cite are meaningless now that she will be the nominee. She will energize the electorate. Watch.
Lets wait and see. The initial flash polls from WashPost show very serious challenges facing Harris, and a lot of negatives. Streamrolling this might or might not have been a good idea. I dont know -- and you dont either.
Either of these fellows could be good picks for the VP spot, though I think Pete Buttigieg has superstar qualities. It's important with 100-some days before the election that we unite around Kamala Harris quickly, vigorously and without any firefights! We cannot afford a step wrong at this critical point in history. She is exactly the candidate for the moment - she can vaporize Trump onstage and in the media (see her 2020 material.) And please, please stop plugging Governor Whitmer into the mix when she has explicitly rejected consideration and means it. She is committed to helping Dems win up and down the ballot in Michigan.
Dear Russ Baker--You're so right-Here's an excerpt from something I posted on FB on July 4th
.....Others urge that you continue your candidacy, fearing that Vice President Harris isn’t the strongest candidate, but that challenging her will unleash a bloody war within the party. As an octogenarian who, as you, isn’t so much concerned with his own future but sees the train bearing down on us, the car stuck in the middle of the tracks, and our grandchildren strapped helplessly into the back seat, I’d like to offer -- with deep humility and respect for you both -- an idea you may not have considered.
Suppose you, President Biden, were to announce that you are resigning from the campaign, and in the face of the threat the country and the world faces from the return to power of Donald Trump and the Republican Party, and fearing a divisive intraparty struggle, Kamala Harris has agreed to continue on as a Vice Presidential candidate. A statement might be issued along the following lines.
"After consultation with Democratic governors, legislators, and many other Democratic Party leaders around the country, we have reached a consensus to support X as the Democratic presidential nominee, someone who shares our values and the values of the majority of Americans.
We believe s/he is the person best able to defeat the convicted felon, and who as the head of the Democratic ticket, can defeat the Republican officeholders who have debased themselves and betrayed the country by helping him to promote the Big Lie of a stolen election, and by supporting the January 6th insurrectionists and their leader, Donald Trump. "
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Doesn't appear that Harris is going down that road.
He got the hostages released today. I would not be surprised if he comes up with a solution to end the Hamas-Israel war. In any event, Kamala Harris is picking up speed quickly. I think the Dems will win no matter who is the candidate, because the GOP offers nothing, they want to take things away from Americans.
Um...the idea is to, above all else, defeat Trump and his ilk, and having a fire-fight within the Dems will not advance that agenda. Whatever her pluses or minuses Harris is not going to plunge the U.S. into an authoritarian state.
Your two choices as VP prospects along with Mark Kelly of Arizona. She’s already got the support of the Congressional Black Caucus and that is going to shift a lot. And she did stand up to Biden in one of the debates against him - and two members of the Squad have already supported her. And who better than a woman to stand up for women’s rights to their bodies? We need this to be easier than 1968.
Amen!
It's heartbreaking we are where we are right now. I wish we ALL would support Harris and stop with the shredding of our candidates. For democracy's sake. We need to be united. Listen to Allan LIchtman
What interests me is how many people comment here without evincing that they actually read the article carefully, and considered the facts and points with an open mind. I grow more discouraged by the moment
Russ, please let’s not forget what Biden did when he was head of the Judicial Committee during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings - let us never forget that Anita Hill told the truth.
There were no cogent facts stated. Harris is going to be the nominee. If you don’t want Trump again, stop with this garbage.
Please avoid childish insults and engage on the substance of the article. If Harris is no more popular than Biden, how do you expect her to win?
What childish insults would that be? Judging by the way your article has been received, it's clear you are the one that's not in tune with the sentiment of Democrats. Kamala will energize younger voters, as well as women and voters of color, far more than a 67 year old white man. The polls you cite are meaningless now that she will be the nominee. She will energize the electorate. Watch.
Today, NYT columnists rated Democrats who could be nominees. Harris rated 4.6 average out of 10 on "electability." https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/22/opinion/best-worst-candidates-to-replace-biden.html
For more history, see Hubert Humphrey
Great VP picks for Harris
You found a way to get me to unsubscribe real fast. How dare you?
Oh I dare. I never unsubscribe because I don’t agree with someone but apparently your being “right” is the main thing
Cmon Jane, toughen up. Russ isn’t always right but we need Harris to win. Let’s Go!
We do, which Russ doesn't seem to understand.
Stop
Good thing not many people pay attention to this. It absurd on too many levels to bother to comment further.
To summarize, middle aged white mam prefers other middle aged white men over a woman of color.
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This didn’t age well.
Lets wait and see. The initial flash polls from WashPost show very serious challenges facing Harris, and a lot of negatives. Streamrolling this might or might not have been a good idea. I dont know -- and you dont either.
Either of these fellows could be good picks for the VP spot, though I think Pete Buttigieg has superstar qualities. It's important with 100-some days before the election that we unite around Kamala Harris quickly, vigorously and without any firefights! We cannot afford a step wrong at this critical point in history. She is exactly the candidate for the moment - she can vaporize Trump onstage and in the media (see her 2020 material.) And please, please stop plugging Governor Whitmer into the mix when she has explicitly rejected consideration and means it. She is committed to helping Dems win up and down the ballot in Michigan.
Dear Russ Baker--You're so right-Here's an excerpt from something I posted on FB on July 4th
.....Others urge that you continue your candidacy, fearing that Vice President Harris isn’t the strongest candidate, but that challenging her will unleash a bloody war within the party. As an octogenarian who, as you, isn’t so much concerned with his own future but sees the train bearing down on us, the car stuck in the middle of the tracks, and our grandchildren strapped helplessly into the back seat, I’d like to offer -- with deep humility and respect for you both -- an idea you may not have considered.
Suppose you, President Biden, were to announce that you are resigning from the campaign, and in the face of the threat the country and the world faces from the return to power of Donald Trump and the Republican Party, and fearing a divisive intraparty struggle, Kamala Harris has agreed to continue on as a Vice Presidential candidate. A statement might be issued along the following lines.
"After consultation with Democratic governors, legislators, and many other Democratic Party leaders around the country, we have reached a consensus to support X as the Democratic presidential nominee, someone who shares our values and the values of the majority of Americans.
We believe s/he is the person best able to defeat the convicted felon, and who as the head of the Democratic ticket, can defeat the Republican officeholders who have debased themselves and betrayed the country by helping him to promote the Big Lie of a stolen election, and by supporting the January 6th insurrectionists and their leader, Donald Trump. "
..........................................
Doesn't appear that Harris is going down that road.
I was happy with Biden It is idiotic to pull him out at this point
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He got the hostages released today. I would not be surprised if he comes up with a solution to end the Hamas-Israel war. In any event, Kamala Harris is picking up speed quickly. I think the Dems will win no matter who is the candidate, because the GOP offers nothing, they want to take things away from Americans.
Escape The DemoRub!