matthewr
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Indeed. Which is why most people pushing the idea are Republicans and Trumpists.
Post-Trump: III (decline, further tantrums, legal proceedings, book deals etc)
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Indeed. Which is why most people pushing the idea are Republicans and Trumpists.
sean99
pfm Member
Ezra Klein makes a persuasive case that the Democrats could pick a candidate at their convention:
I was skeptical, but he made a persuasive case, and he's a fan of Biden.
To paraphrase, he said that Biden's age is not a problem with regards his being president, but it IS a problem in regards to his campaigning to be president.
The Ezra Klein Show: Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden on Apple Podcasts
Show The Ezra Klein Show, Ep Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden - Feb 16, 2024
podcasts.apple.com
To paraphrase, he said that Biden's age is not a problem with regards his being president, but it IS a problem in regards to his campaigning to be president.
matthewr
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I am firmly in the Ezra Klein is wrong camp and think he ignores the basis of how the ant-Trump coalition works.
www.thenation.com
Are Democrats Over That Ezra Klein Piece Yet?
A major pundit, unmoored from political reality, suggests Democrats need a brokered convention to replace Biden. Liberals freak out. Stop it!
www.thenation.com
Simon Dawson
Angry, Ill & Ugly
So, what does this mean? I'm sure it's not good (either they agree with Trump's argument or delay any verdict until after the election).
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/28/supreme-court-donald-trump-immunity-claim
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/28/supreme-court-donald-trump-immunity-claim
Tony L
Administrator
“The Supreme Court of the United States just reminded us with this corrupt decision that the insurrection did not fail--it never ended.” Mary L Trump.
Subito
pfm Member
It’s official, Trump = Koch Succor
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
Disgraceful! But I guess we shouldn't be surprised. Here's a rather more positive view -
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Considerable over-reach and not good news for the rule of law in the US, but not surprising.
This won’t help Trump in November. Rather like rolling back Roe v Wade, the effect on the (shrinking) base will be different to that for the electorate at large. It will also be interesting to see how the pivot from ‘victimhood’ to having the SC stick their thumbs on the scales of justice in his favour plays out.
Half of his appeal was thrown out, the double jeopardy from the Senate verdict. I doubt they will end up finding him immune, but obviously they are repaying their debts in the form of the delay so when he fails in November, they can’t be blamed. Pathetic, but that’s politically appointed judiciary for you.
tones
Tones deaf
US voters have apparently lost the plot completely:
www.nytimes.com
Perhaps Maureen Dowd in the same NYT issue is right (I personally think she is):
www.nytimes.com
Voters Doubt Biden’s Leadership and Favor Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds
The share of voters who strongly disapprove of President Biden’s handling of his job has reached 47 percent, higher than in Times/Siena polls at any point in his presidency.
Perhaps Maureen Dowd in the same NYT issue is right (I personally think she is):
Opinion | My Joe Biden Fantasy
Only in D.C. do you dream about the State of the Union.
tones
Tones deaf
Interesting-sounding book, arguing that US conservatives have always loved authoritarian figures as a bulwark for "traditional" values - and now they have the chance to have one of their very own:
www.theatlantic.com
The Real Reason Trump Loves Putin
A new book explores the American right’s tendency to admire and want to emulate foreign dictators.
US voters have apparently lost the plot completely:
Voters Doubt Biden’s Leadership and Favor Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds
The share of voters who strongly disapprove of President Biden’s handling of his job has reached 47 percent, higher than in Times/Siena polls at any point in his presidency.
Perhaps Maureen Dowd in the same NYT issue is right (I personally think she is):
Opinion | My Joe Biden Fantasy
Only in D.C. do you dream about the State of the Union.
Plenty of time for the polls to change.
sean99
pfm Member
SOME US voters have lost the plot. Specifically the MAGA right, and some on the left (who seem to think that an effective way to punish Biden for his mishandling of Israel is to pave the way for a second term for Trump). Similar foolishness as spouted by Lexiters prior to the Brexit vote.
The MAGA crowd are beyond hope - much like many Brexiters, who remain in denial to this day about the damage caused by their choice. The left could be won back, but I think Biden needs to seize control of the Israel situation. Make further Israeli aid contingent on either ousting Netanyahu or making military aid contingent on its not being used in Gaza (or more generally in populated areas). Biden has obviously started on the offensive regarding border control and immigration (rightly blaming the obstructionism of the GOP), but it's way beyond time for him to become far more assertive with the Israelis.
kensalriser
pfm Member
The US could put a stop to Israel's actions any time it likes. Biden needs to be bolder here.
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Trump’s assertion that all Republicans are now Maga is off to a good start…..
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
A small acorn for sure, but this is still a surprise. She wasn’t expected to win any. It further goes to the fact that Trump cannot expand his base and may influence some more. Of course, it won’t do her fund raising any harm either which is cash Donny boy will not get.
He is not getting the runaway wins outside of the cult and their number is not growing. It is significant.
Nikki Haley Defeats Donald Trump In D.C. GOP Presidential Primary
It's a relatively small win. But it's the first time the former South Carolina governor has beaten Trump — and her supporters say it means something much bigger.
A small acorn for sure, but this is still a surprise. She wasn’t expected to win any. It further goes to the fact that Trump cannot expand his base and may influence some more. Of course, it won’t do her fund raising any harm either which is cash Donny boy will not get.
He is not getting the runaway wins outside of the cult and their number is not growing. It is significant.
Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
She's not expected to win any others, but I wonder if this victory might change the thinking in other states too? Hope so.
les24preludes
pfm Member
In case anybody thinks that her election could be "a good thing" in any way, read this......
"Haley has acknowledged that climate change is caused by human activity, but has rejected policies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. She has pledged, if elected, to again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, revoke regulations restricting fossil fuel production and curtailing pollution from power plants and vehicles, and eliminate renewable energy subsidies."
"Haley has acknowledged that climate change is caused by human activity, but has rejected policies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. She has pledged, if elected, to again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, revoke regulations restricting fossil fuel production and curtailing pollution from power plants and vehicles, and eliminate renewable energy subsidies."
Chefren
pfm Member
She would clearly be a good thing only compared to the alternative of Trump becoming president.
Peter Zeihan, a guy who even while asserting his predictions as near fact, at least bothers to also tell us why he thinks what he thinks, thinks Trump has basically no chance. Biden's winning election strategy would basically be to not die before the election.
I don't think Zeihan makes very good predictions about a lot of things, but I at least hope he is right about this one - that the people who matter; the independents in battleground states, will not vote for Trump.
About the bogus absolute presidental immunity case, if the supreme court rules for that argument, the US democracy is dead right then and there on the spot. If Biden is president, he gets the total immunity and could easily prevent Trump from ever becoming president. It's such an obviously stupid argument that the only reason the supreme court would take it up, would be to delay the other Trump trials.
Bart
pfm Member
I’m beginning to think his recent utterings about a ceasefire being close are pure fantasy from a parallel universe he is currently living in.
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Nobody’s suggested she’s any good. Whatever air she sucks out of the orange one’s faltering campaign is certainly welcome.