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Bev54

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24. I am still not understanding the "need a new candidate" There are two people on this ticket

Wed Jul 10, 2024, 12:33 PM

Jul 2024

and if one cannot continue, the other steps up and then a backup is picked. Not now, Biden is still doing the job, and well. I believe he is putting in place guards to stop Trump from trying to overturn another election. I do not believe people are going to vote for Trump or not vote for Biden because of his age, they know the stakes.

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Ahh, shit. Dem megadonor and supporter, George Clooney now calling for Biden to drop out. Damn, Damn, Damn [View all] hlthe2b Jul 2024 OP

Piss on 'em both. They're being foolish. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #1

Who is he going to support? Trump? valleyrogue Jul 2024 #2

You should read why he said what he said wolfie001 Jul 2024 #29

I saw the excerpts. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #32

Just curious, but why would he think that? wolfie001 Jul 2024 #39

I'm now getting panicky XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #3

I've been panicky Stuckinthebush Jul 2024 #6

Then hello Trump XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #8

Ugh Stuckinthebush Jul 2024 #11

The polls actually show down ballot candidates Johonny Jul 2024 #4

Clooney has always pulled shit out of his ass. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #35

That they are out performing Biden doesn't cause you some trepidation? Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #51

So easily manipulated LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #5

I wouldn't be surprised if this could be a little more personal than some of the other announcements ColinC Jul 2024 #7

True enough, but it was reported that both talked that through--before the big fundraiser-- and the WH talk mellowed hlthe2b Jul 2024 #9

Yeah. I just wouldn't be surprised if Clooney still has a chip on his shoulder and this could be an ideal time to ColinC Jul 2024 #10

I believe you are on the right track. I think you nailed it perfectly. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #37

Go back to Malibu, George. dchill Jul 2024 #12

He actually lives in France (near Brad Pitt, lol) and the UK, mostly Ursus Rex Jul 2024 #18

He got out while the getting was good? dchill Jul 2024 #22

RUN George. You would win in a heartbeat. Everyone loves you abd you know everything you need to know. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #13

He may be ineligible, based on residency requirements Ursus Rex Jul 2024 #20

Who cares .....he's adorable... he looks the part.. the magical thinking is winning. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #26

I was hoping... dchill Jul 2024 #42

I know im so tired of all this magical thinking from people who should know better. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #59

All you need is a total of 14 years living in the US. It doesn't have to be consecutive either. Celerity Jul 2024 #33

All we need is another narcissist in the White House. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #41

Doesn't he live in Italy? nt leftyladyfrommo Jul 2024 #14

Oh for crying out loud!! Why George? Tadpole Raisin Jul 2024 #15

And Biden is working his ass off way more than people half his age. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #40

This is a coordinated effort folks. They will be leaking statements like this up to the convention ebbie15644 Jul 2024 #16

Tit 4 tat jpug Jul 2024 #23

Joe's too smart for that ebbie15644 Jul 2024 #48

You all want trump kacekwl Jul 2024 #17

George Clooney is full of himself flamingdem Jul 2024 #19

So much magical thinking Deminpenn Jul 2024 #21

I am still not understanding the "need a new candidate" There are two people on this ticket Bev54 Jul 2024 #24

Another rich white man, and an entertainer. Shame. BoomaofBandM Jul 2024 #25

Who do you have better? Piece of shit Ralph Nader? keithbvadu2 Jul 2024 #27

Again, the rich elite. Out of touch with average people. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #28

They don't rely on social security and Medicare XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #47

Wow if anyone thinks this will turn out differently by suddenly replacing FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #30

"As Democrats, we collectively hold our breath or turn down the volume whenever we see the president" CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #31

I don't want Biden to drop out either... Omnipresent Jul 2024 #34

I'm not in the habit, nor do I condone censoring information. Even that with which I disagree, if credible. hlthe2b Jul 2024 #43

I'm sure clooney started reading or listening to what others were saying and consequently, changed his mind. Omnipresent Jul 2024 #49

From the OP Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #75

Adding him to my shit list. raccoon Jul 2024 #36

Didn't Clooney just do a fundraiser for Biden? dlk Jul 2024 #38

If that Rebl2 Jul 2024 #45

I don't Rebl2 Jul 2024 #44

Well we all better do what Clooney MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #46

Excellent post. oasis Jul 2024 #78

It's long past time for DU to wean itself from its fascination with the musings of celebrities. cloudbase Jul 2024 #50

BS George do you want to get the convicted felon back in the White House? kimbutgar Jul 2024 #52

Fuck Clooney Willis88 Jul 2024 #53

Why do I think... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #54

Clooney is a good Democrat, and knows Biden and was with him a few weeks sgo. dem4decades Jul 2024 #55

Self delete. shrike3 Jul 2024 #60

Maybe he saw something that concerned him, and then that concern was validated? dem4decades Jul 2024 #62

Logic tells me it has more to do with this: shrike3 Jul 2024 #63

All that happened BEFORE Clooney co-hosted the largest fundraiser ever for Biden. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #76

NY Mag just dropped an article about it. I'm not the only one who thinks there's more to the story. shrike3 Jul 2024 #80

You play hard ball by not participating in the fundraiser you promised. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #81

Scads and scads of people have expressed their concern and called for Joe to drop out, in the NYT and on the air. shrike3 Jul 2024 #83

All those explanations EndlessWire Jul 2024 #56

Come on, George! Bayard Jul 2024 #57

Clooney fancies himself a serious voice, donor and now apparently a PRESESIDENT WHISPERER leftgirl Jul 2024 #58

George MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #61

And why should I consider his opinion more valid than others? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #64

For George Clooney-- if you read DU, post here IzzaNuDay Jul 2024 #65

Just what we didn't need, another message about Emile Jul 2024 #66

Just can't resist "attacking the messenger," eh, Emile. At this time this post has 2008 views, 68 replies, 19 recs AND hlthe2b Jul 2024 #69

Your right, I should have responded the first time Emile Jul 2024 #70

My very first sentence made clear I don't agree with Clooney, but attack me anyway for merely posting about it. hlthe2b Jul 2024 #71

George Clooney has no idea what he is talking about. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #67

What angers me the most about Clooney's "take" MerrilyMerrily Jul 2024 #68

Clooney has no idea what he is talking about. He suggested Newsom or Whitmer, who have no access to Biden money. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #72

Clooney is being very foolish lefthandedskyhook Jul 2024 #73

Thank you for posting this Pachamama Jul 2024 #74

Have people been living in a state of denial? Aussie105 Jul 2024 #77

Nobody woke up this morning Mountainguy Jul 2024 #79

Clooney is salty about his wife's ridiculous warrants being rebuffed. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2024 #82