The Democrats are going about it in the wrong way

[Ray From Cleveland]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

 

[Harpy Eagle]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

Yes, you are every bit the victim of the power of suggestion as he is, you just are blind to your ownself

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

The problem is Biden is a bumbling fool and Trump is quick on the draw. Biden would be a disgrace in the debates and Trump would wipe the floor with him. And don't discount what Durham and Barr may find, which Barr stated should be complete by late spring or early summer. What would the Democrats do if they nominate Biden and a wave of scandal is discovered in the investigation?

That bumbling fool is pretty sharp when he wants to be. And he's well versed in federal things as well as overseas things much, much better than Rump. The best you are going to get is a rabid Rump stomping off the stage when he falls completely apart on tv. What's he going to do when Biden starts calling on his lies AS he tells them. Rump believes he is the Emperor. But the Emperor no longer has any clothes.

Hate to break it to you but the scandal on Biden has already sailed. You will note that South Carolina isn't buying it anymore and neither will the other large population states with the most EC votes. Durham has already done his report and it was a dud. Bar started another one. It's just a remake of trying to get Ukraine to announce an investigation to harm Biden at the Polls. Don't look for the Courts to cooperate at all. Pretty much, everyone knows it's just a political ploy to help Rump in the coming elections. And that is about the only thing, in Rumps mind, that will save him. He's terrified of Biden which is the #1 reason to present Biden for the Dems. A frightened Rump is prone to have way too many really big "Here, Hold my Beer" moments like having Barr redo Durhams failed investigation and the one before that. And you are once again chanting "Lock Her Up" and another 30 years of investigations on Hillary will continue. You will notice the harder the Rumpers chant that, the more of them that get locked up.

None of Durham's investigations has been complete and as I stated, won't be until late spring or early summer. You or I have absolutely no idea what's going on because Durham is not going to leak his findings to anybody until the investigations are concluded.

Yeah, Biden knows overseas real well. He got his son a no-show job there for 80K a month without knowing anything about the bushiness or country he made that money from. It's just like his brother John, who had zero experience in construction, but after he got hired by a construction firm which was a friend of the family, all of a sudden they landed a 1.5 billion dollar government contract.

If you think Joe and family were not involved in scandals, then you need to get your head out of the sand before it fills your ears up even more. Biden expected Hillary to win so his ass was covered. It didn't turn out that way, which is why the Democrats freaked out and created phony impeachment charges when they found out Trump wanted to know what was going on between the Biden's and Ukraine.

Thank you for confirming you are quoting right out of the Russian GRU Troll Farms. The Gig is up.

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

The only thing you confirmed is that you are repeating Russian Troll information that Rump keeps repeating. The Jig is up.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

Yes, you are every bit the victim of the power of suggestion as he is, you just are blind to your ownself

I asked you for an explanation, and as expected, didn't get one.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

The problem is Biden is a bumbling fool and Trump is quick on the draw. Biden would be a disgrace in the debates and Trump would wipe the floor with him. And don't discount what Durham and Barr may find, which Barr stated should be complete by late spring or early summer. What would the Democrats do if they nominate Biden and a wave of scandal is discovered in the investigation?

That bumbling fool is pretty sharp when he wants to be. And he's well versed in federal things as well as overseas things much, much better than Rump. The best you are going to get is a rabid Rump stomping off the stage when he falls completely apart on tv. What's he going to do when Biden starts calling on his lies AS he tells them. Rump believes he is the Emperor. But the Emperor no longer has any clothes.

Hate to break it to you but the scandal on Biden has already sailed. You will note that South Carolina isn't buying it anymore and neither will the other large population states with the most EC votes. Durham has already done his report and it was a dud. Bar started another one. It's just a remake of trying to get Ukraine to announce an investigation to harm Biden at the Polls. Don't look for the Courts to cooperate at all. Pretty much, everyone knows it's just a political ploy to help Rump in the coming elections. And that is about the only thing, in Rumps mind, that will save him. He's terrified of Biden which is the #1 reason to present Biden for the Dems. A frightened Rump is prone to have way too many really big "Here, Hold my Beer" moments like having Barr redo Durhams failed investigation and the one before that. And you are once again chanting "Lock Her Up" and another 30 years of investigations on Hillary will continue. You will notice the harder the Rumpers chant that, the more of them that get locked up.

None of Durham's investigations has been complete and as I stated, won't be until late spring or early summer. You or I have absolutely no idea what's going on because Durham is not going to leak his findings to anybody until the investigations are concluded.

Yeah, Biden knows overseas real well. He got his son a no-show job there for 80K a month without knowing anything about the bushiness or country he made that money from. It's just like his brother John, who had zero experience in construction, but after he got hired by a construction firm which was a friend of the family, all of a sudden they landed a 1.5 billion dollar government contract.

If you think Joe and family were not involved in scandals, then you need to get your head out of the sand before it fills your ears up even more. Biden expected Hillary to win so his ass was covered. It didn't turn out that way, which is why the Democrats freaked out and created phony impeachment charges when they found out Trump wanted to know what was going on between the Biden's and Ukraine.

Thank you for confirming you are quoting right out of the Russian GRU Troll Farms. The Gig is up.

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

The only thing you confirmed is that you are repeating Russian Troll information that Rump keeps repeating. The Jig is up.

I realize that you people really believe we will think negatively of Trump when you spew that nonsense. But allow me to let you in on a little secret. When I see you people with this Russia stuff, it reminds me of those hypnotists on stage. You know, after he puts the subject under and brings them back out, every time he looks at his watch, the subject starts quacking like a duck, and unable to understand that they are.

That's what you people remind me of.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

That bumbling fool is pretty sharp when he wants to be. And he's well versed in federal things as well as overseas things much, much better than Rump. The best you are going to get is a rabid Rump stomping off the stage when he falls completely apart on tv. What's he going to do when Biden starts calling on his lies AS he tells them. Rump believes he is the Emperor. But the Emperor no longer has any clothes.

Hate to break it to you but the scandal on Biden has already sailed. You will note that South Carolina isn't buying it anymore and neither will the other large population states with the most EC votes. Durham has already done his report and it was a dud. Bar started another one. It's just a remake of trying to get Ukraine to announce an investigation to harm Biden at the Polls. Don't look for the Courts to cooperate at all. Pretty much, everyone knows it's just a political ploy to help Rump in the coming elections. And that is about the only thing, in Rumps mind, that will save him. He's terrified of Biden which is the #1 reason to present Biden for the Dems. A frightened Rump is prone to have way too many really big "Here, Hold my Beer" moments like having Barr redo Durhams failed investigation and the one before that. And you are once again chanting "Lock Her Up" and another 30 years of investigations on Hillary will continue. You will notice the harder the Rumpers chant that, the more of them that get locked up.

None of Durham's investigations has been complete and as I stated, won't be until late spring or early summer. You or I have absolutely no idea what's going on because Durham is not going to leak his findings to anybody until the investigations are concluded.

Yeah, Biden knows overseas real well. He got his son a no-show job there for 80K a month without knowing anything about the bushiness or country he made that money from. It's just like his brother John, who had zero experience in construction, but after he got hired by a construction firm which was a friend of the family, all of a sudden they landed a 1.5 billion dollar government contract.

If you think Joe and family were not involved in scandals, then you need to get your head out of the sand before it fills your ears up even more. Biden expected Hillary to win so his ass was covered. It didn't turn out that way, which is why the Democrats freaked out and created phony impeachment charges when they found out Trump wanted to know what was going on between the Biden's and Ukraine.

Thank you for confirming you are quoting right out of the Russian GRU Troll Farms. The Gig is up.

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

The only thing you confirmed is that you are repeating Russian Troll information that Rump keeps repeating. The Jig is up.

I realize that you people really believe we will think negatively of Trump when you spew that nonsense. But allow me to let you in on a little secret. When I see you people with this Russia stuff, it reminds me of those hypnotists on stage. You know, after he puts the subject under and brings them back out, every time he looks at his watch, the subject starts quacking like a duck, and unable to understand that they are.

That's what you people remind me of.

You just keep glancing at that watch and quacking.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

Yes, you are every bit the victim of the power of suggestion as he is, you just are blind to your ownself

I asked you for an explanation, and as expected, didn't get one.

you did get one. you made mention of someone being a victim to the power of suggestion while you yourself are also such a victim.

I am sorry that you lack the IQ to understand irony, but it is a pretty common thing on this forum so do not feel bad.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

Yes, you are every bit the victim of the power of suggestion as he is, you just are blind to your ownself

I asked you for an explanation, and as expected, didn't get one.

you did get one. you made mention of someone being a victim to the power of suggestion while you yourself are also such a victim.

I am sorry that you lack the IQ to understand irony, but it is a pretty common thing on this forum so do not feel bad.

Almost every time Ray Ray posts, I have to have my Irony Meter calibrated. And the last time, he broke my Bullshit Meter and I need a replacement.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

The only thing I can confirm is you are a victim of the power of suggestion. The Democrats have been using that strategy for generations, and it's working well on people like you.

thanks for the post, I have not been able to use this one for a while

Sorry, I fail to see the humor or the irony. Care to explain it to us?

Yes, you are every bit the victim of the power of suggestion as he is, you just are blind to your ownself

I asked you for an explanation, and as expected, didn't get one.

you did get one. you made mention of someone being a victim to the power of suggestion while you yourself are also such a victim.

I am sorry that you lack the IQ to understand irony, but it is a pretty common thing on this forum so do not feel bad.

I'm sorry that you lack the IQ to answer a simple question. Now why don't you give me an example of my irony?

 

[FA_Q2]

The only thing it would take for them to elect a Socialist President would have been for them to come up with a young, articulate, reasonably-intelligent, well-spoken, good-looking non-white, male or female Democratic Socialist to run for President.

Instead, they came up with a goofy old white doofus with crazy hair, spewing wacky socialist ideas, while owning 3 homes and driving a $200k car. Totally not believable.

What the hell is wrong with them, anyway?

Obviously, nothing is wrong. Biden is leading in SC by at least 10 points over any of the others. You just saw the minor league. Now it's time for the Big Time. Yes, Rump and the Russian Trolls got all your party of the rumpers to go after Biden and hurt him but that's no longer a factor. Your lie has just about worn off. It doesn't matter if you keep repeating the lies or not. In fact, as of now, the more you repeat those lies the better Biden is going to do.

I got my mailin primary voting yesterday. Guess what, I will fill it out for Biden like MOST of us will. Rump can't carry Colorado. How many other states will not allow Rump to be carried now? So you just keep spreading those lies.

And you can also lie about Bernie having yet another Democratic Primary stolen from him. He's as much a Democrat as Rump is a Republican. So you lie about the Dems promoting nothing but Socialism and give-a-aways just went up in smoke as well.

You cannot be a real Dem and want Biden to win the nomination. He is the weakest candidate you have.

What is sad is that they had a front row seat to the left doing the EXACT same thing 4 years ago.

Arrogance leads to disaster.

Wow, a couple of The Party of Rumpsters telling us what a "Rea Democrat" should be. Hell, you can't even figure out what a real Republican should be.

I am not a "Rumpster" so your post is meaningless. Care to try again.

 

[FA_Q2]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

None of them have much of a chance, we in this country love our incumbents, who was the last sitting POTUS to lose reelection? Bush I. Add to that the economy which is doing well and it is a good chance Trump wins.

In my view you have a much better chance of taking back the Senate than the White House...but I am not sure you can do that with the "safe" bet that does not bring people to the polling stations on election day

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

None of them have much of a chance, we in this country love our incumbents, who was the last sitting POTUS to lose reelection? Bush I. Add to that the economy which is doing well and it is a good chance Trump wins.

In my view you have a much better chance of taking back the Senate than the White House...but I am not sure you can do that with the "safe" bet that does not bring people to the polling stations on election day

And I don't want to see the Dems own both houses. That's when we get in the most serious trouble; when one party owns both houses regardless of party. I would much rather see one party have the House and the President and the other party have the Senate. That seems to be the best mix. But I don't always get my way. So I will settle for the Dems retaining the House and gaining the Presidency while the Reps maintain the Senate. Not the best mix but certainly not the worst.

BTW, the Reps are going to be hard pressed to keep the Senate. I would normally say that it would be best if the Republicans retained the Presidency but then there is the Rump factor.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

None of them have much of a chance, we in this country love our incumbents, who was the last sitting POTUS to lose reelection? Bush I. Add to that the economy which is doing well and it is a good chance Trump wins.

In my view you have a much better chance of taking back the Senate than the White House...but I am not sure you can do that with the "safe" bet that does not bring people to the polling stations on election day

And I don't want to see the Dems own both houses. That's when we get in the most serious trouble; when one party owns both houses regardless of party. I would much rather see one party have the House and the President and the other party have the Senate. That seems to be the best mix. But I don't always get my way. So I will settle for the Dems retaining the House and gaining the Presidency while the Reps maintain the Senate. Not the best mix but certainly not the worst.

BTW, the Reps are going to be hard pressed to keep the Senate. I would normally say that it would be best if the Republicans retained the Presidency but then there is the Rump factor.

It is far more important for the Senate to be in different hands than the White House because of their confirmation responsibility. Trump has put some very unqualified people into lifetime positions due to the Senate belonging to his party. If the Repubs hold the Senate then the Dems have zero input into the next couple of SCOTUS justices that are added to the court. While I am ok with the two he choose so far, I do not expect him to maintain that level of moderation.

 

[wamose]

There's something seriously wrong with these 80 year olds that have been in congress for 20+ years, who continue to hang onto their seat with every ounce of their strength. I just can't imagine there being a good reason making them hold on so tight. It's the same way with Ginsburg. It seems like these people have become addicted to the power even while losing all respect for the process.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

None of them have much of a chance, we in this country love our incumbents, who was the last sitting POTUS to lose reelection? Bush I. Add to that the economy which is doing well and it is a good chance Trump wins.

In my view you have a much better chance of taking back the Senate than the White House...but I am not sure you can do that with the "safe" bet that does not bring people to the polling stations on election day

And I don't want to see the Dems own both houses. That's when we get in the most serious trouble; when one party owns both houses regardless of party. I would much rather see one party have the House and the President and the other party have the Senate. That seems to be the best mix. But I don't always get my way. So I will settle for the Dems retaining the House and gaining the Presidency while the Reps maintain the Senate. Not the best mix but certainly not the worst.

BTW, the Reps are going to be hard pressed to keep the Senate. I would normally say that it would be best if the Republicans retained the Presidency but then there is the Rump factor.

It is far more important for the Senate to be in different hands than the White House because of their confirmation responsibility. Trump has put some very unqualified people into lifetime positions due to the Senate belonging to his party. If the Repubs hold the Senate then the Dems have zero input into the next couple of SCOTUS justices that are added to the court. While I am ok with the two he choose so far, I do not expect him to maintain that level of moderation.

Like I said, I also agree that the Senate needs to be in other hands. But the old "What if" comes to mind. What happens if the Dems to take control of the Senate and the House. There won't be a lot of real discussion on some of the really wild bills that have some good things but some really wild things in them. Then it's important that the President be a Republican. Having a Dem President to go along with that mix will allow some of those really wild things get through. Same goes when all 3 are Rep controlled. The problem we have is is the Rump
Factor. We may end up getting stuck with 4 more years of his insanity because it's even more insane for the Dems to control all of Washington. And that is not a scenario I care to imagine. I would think it would be better for the Reps to keep the Senate and get a Dem President in place for 4 years. This will also send a message loud and clear to the Reps to get their act together for 2024.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

None of them have much of a chance, we in this country love our incumbents, who was the last sitting POTUS to lose reelection? Bush I. Add to that the economy which is doing well and it is a good chance Trump wins.

In my view you have a much better chance of taking back the Senate than the White House...but I am not sure you can do that with the "safe" bet that does not bring people to the polling stations on election day

And I don't want to see the Dems own both houses. That's when we get in the most serious trouble; when one party owns both houses regardless of party. I would much rather see one party have the House and the President and the other party have the Senate. That seems to be the best mix. But I don't always get my way. So I will settle for the Dems retaining the House and gaining the Presidency while the Reps maintain the Senate. Not the best mix but certainly not the worst.

BTW, the Reps are going to be hard pressed to keep the Senate. I would normally say that it would be best if the Republicans retained the Presidency but then there is the Rump factor.

It is far more important for the Senate to be in different hands than the White House because of their confirmation responsibility. Trump has put some very unqualified people into lifetime positions due to the Senate belonging to his party. If the Repubs hold the Senate then the Dems have zero input into the next couple of SCOTUS justices that are added to the court. While I am ok with the two he choose so far, I do not expect him to maintain that level of moderation.

Like I said, I also agree that the Senate needs to be in other hands. But the old "What if" comes to mind. What happens if the Dems to take control of the Senate and the House. There won't be a lot of real discussion on some of the really wild bills that have some good things but some really wild things in them. Then it's important that the President be a Republican. Having a Dem President to go along with that mix will allow some of those really wild things get through. Same goes when all 3 are Rep controlled. The problem we have is is the Rump
Factor. We may end up getting stuck with 4 more years of his insanity because it's even more insane for the Dems to control all of Washington. And that is not a scenario I care to imagine. I would think it would be better for the Reps to keep the Senate and get a Dem President in place for 4 years. This will also send a message loud and clear to the Reps to get their act together for 2024.

The perfect scenario is for the Dems to win the Senate and Trump keep the White House.

I find the House to be more or less meaningless these days

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

There's something seriously wrong with these 80 year olds that have been in congress for 20+ years, who continue to hang onto their seat with every ounce of their strength. I just can't imagine there being a good reason making them hold on so tight. It's the same way with Ginsburg. It seems like these people have become addicted to the power even while losing all respect for the process.

If Hillary were Prez today, Ginsburg would have retired when she got cancer. The reason she's holding on to her last breath is because she knows Trump will nominate (and get passed) a constitutional jurist if she retired now. I'm sure it's all in vain given the fact she won't survive five more years of Trump. People like her and McCain take their hate to their graves with them, and that's so sad.

 

[FA_Q2]

Keep spouting off. Biden is still the best threat to get rid of Rump. He has the support of the widest array of voters whereas the others don't. Weak or not in your mind, he carries the vote and that is what is important right now. Yah, he scares the hell out of Rump and Putin. And that makes him the best candidate.

Biden is the "safe" vote, he is the "well shit I have to vote for someone" vote. He brings no excitement, he will not bring out voters that do not normally vote, he will not help the down ballot Dems at all. He is the most like Trump of all the Dem candidates and that is the last thing the Dems need. Not to mention he truly seems to be suffering from some sort of age related memory/mental issues.

I think he had good prospects up until the point when he actually had to start performing. He has done absolutely terrible as though he does not even want to win the nomination. It is sad really.

He may not have brought out new voters but to be totally honest I don't think that is what the democrats really need. What they need is someone that will not force normal voters to stay home - that is exactly what Bernie is. Biden may not get new voters but Bernie will turn off a lot more than he brings in IMHO.

Trump will walk all over him in the debates too.

Then if you aren't a Rumpster, who would be your pick? You don't seem to like any of them. Here is a hint, out of the 4 top contenders, I don't either so I go with the safe one, Biden.

I don't really like any of them but then again I usually don't. Absolutely no one is worthy of the power of the Presidency so it is vote for the best choice every 4 years rather than the one I may or may not 'like.'

I would vote for Biden but I don't think he has a chance because of how poorly he has been performing. Trump will destroy him on the debate stage - he would be better off just not showing up to them. Could go for Klobashar as well.

If it is Bloomberg or Bernie I am not voting for either of the major parties candidates though Sanders is the only person that could make me even contemplate voting for Trump.

Warren is not going to make it thankfully as she is just terrible in every way possible. Steyer is barely worth mentioning but nothing there so far that would stop me from voting for him with Trump on the other side.

The Democrats only had to put up a ham sandwich to win this cycle. Instead they went to coo coo land.