Biden steps down....
US election 2024
Quote: lofthouse @ 21st July 2024, 6:59 PMBiden steps down....
Yes. I wonder if the election can be salvaged?
Good that he's done this. Should have done it earlier. All is not lost!
With Biden as the candidate I would have said the Democrats had a small chance to win
Without him, imo they now have a decent chance
At least he has done the right thing for his country and his party - something that the orange baboon would never, ever do if the boot was on the other foot
Unfortunately I think Trump is still favourite
But with this decision there is at least hope...
Quote: lofthouse @ 21st July 2024, 7:22 PMWith Biden as the candidate I would have said the Democrats had a small chance to win
Without him, imo they now have a decent chance
At least he has done the right thing for his country and his party - something that the orange baboon would never, ever do if the boot was on the other foot
Unfortunately I think Trump is still favourite
But with this decision there is at least hope...
I think Biden had no chance sadly on recent form. He's been a good president but is just too old.
Dems have a fighting chance now. Trump has never been popular.
Aw, poor old Biden. Kamala and Pete next, please!
Quote: Chris Hallam @ 21st July 2024, 7:34 PMTrump has never been popular.
That must be why he won one election and is overwhelming favourite for another.
I changed my mind, Kamala and Michelle Obama would be AMAZING.
Gavin Newsome for VP!
Quote: Billy Bunter @ 21st July 2024, 7:44 PMThat must be why he won one election and is overwhelming favourite for another.
To be precise...
Trump won one election with two million votes less than his opponent.
Lost another election.
Only had a small poll lead over a candidate who could barely walk.
Quote: Chris Hallam @ 21st July 2024, 7:52 PMTo be precise...
Trump won one election with two million votes less than his opponent.
And yet Keir Starmer won a "popular" victory with only 33% of the vote.
Quote: Billy Bunter @ 21st July 2024, 8:05 PMAnd yet Keir Starmer won a "popular" victory with only 33% of the vote.
Yes he did!!!!!
Thanks for reminding me ✌️
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P.s To say making comparisons between the U.K. and the US election system is pointless, is an enormous understatement
Quote: lofthouse @ 21st July 2024, 8:12 PMP.s To say making comparisons between the U.K. and the US election system is pointless, is an enormous understatement
Just trying to get my head around why winning 46% of the popular vote equates to never having been popular while winning 33% equates to the exact opposite.
Quote: Billy Bunter @ 21st July 2024, 8:05 PMAnd yet Keir Starmer won a "popular" victory with only 33% of the vote.
1. We don't have a presidential system.
2. Trump has never won the popular vote.
3. Labour beat the Tories by a 10% margin
4. More parties in the UK election.
5. Starmer approval ratings pretty good.
There really are some clueless people in this country
Starmer was asked about Biden recently and said he was on good form
He is now being called a liar
What the hell was Starmer supposed to have said??
"The President? Oh wow , the man is a gibbering imbecile, I'm surprised if he can even tie his shoe laces! What a clapped out , demented ole bastard "
"I prosecuted sex predators. Trump is one. I shut down for-profit scam colleges. He ran one. I held big banks accountable. He's owned by them. I'm not just prepared to take on Trump, I'm prepared to beat him." - Kamala Harris