I am no longer worried. As much as I wanted Biden to win, the input from all the political pros, as well as my own evaluation of Biden's campaign performance had me very concerned about the outcome. But I believe strongly that Harris, along with the Democratic Party, will do very well this year. Trump supporters are so concerned that the…
I am no longer worried. As much as I wanted Biden to win, the input from all the political pros, as well as my own evaluation of Biden's campaign performance had me very concerned about the outcome. But I believe strongly that Harris, along with the Democratic Party, will do very well this year. Trump supporters are so concerned that they are planning lawsuits to force Biden to stay on the ballot despite the fact that he was not yet actually nominated by the at the convention. And for those who are concerned about Kamala's ability to legislate, that ought not to be a concern. In the few hours since she became the nominee, she has demonstrated an ability to campaign. That's the key.
Kamala was and is not my preferred candidate. Nothing against her but under such high stakes, I want someone who can lock up a blue wall or sunbelt state. What she has impressed me however is the discipline she showed the last three weeks: continue to prosecute the GOP while not appearing to dethrone the king. With almost a locked up nomination, I will support and fight for her with the upmost enthusiasm.
This has been hashed over repeatedly here and elsewhere, but under the circumstances Harris is really the only off-ramp for a Biden exit. The chance to have any other candidate passed after the primary process.
I have similar feelings on her candidacy but I didn't expect many competitors given the Sprint nature of this race. I wanted a Fighting Chance and she gives the pro-democracy side of Fighting Chance so I am satisfied.
Your comment about R lawsuits prompted a search for me. For those who want to know more, I found this: "Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot? Speaker Mike Johnson’s threat to challenge Vice President Harris’s nomination in court should be frivolous. But who knows with this Supreme Court?" by Ian Millhiser at Vox (https://www.vox.com/scotus/362186/supreme-court-biden-ballot-harris-lawsuits).
As I understand it, anyone can sue. If the lawsuit is found to be frivolous, it ought to be dismissed. Although I am concerned about what SCOTUS might do if an appeal is made, I think even, and maybe especially, the conservative majority would decide they do not want to take up the case this close to an election.
Yes, that is the precedent - not taking cases that would affect an election this close to it. But they have smashed so many precedents already. I don't trust them at all.
I am no longer worried. As much as I wanted Biden to win, the input from all the political pros, as well as my own evaluation of Biden's campaign performance had me very concerned about the outcome. But I believe strongly that Harris, along with the Democratic Party, will do very well this year. Trump supporters are so concerned that they are planning lawsuits to force Biden to stay on the ballot despite the fact that he was not yet actually nominated by the at the convention. And for those who are concerned about Kamala's ability to legislate, that ought not to be a concern. In the few hours since she became the nominee, she has demonstrated an ability to campaign. That's the key.
Kamala was and is not my preferred candidate. Nothing against her but under such high stakes, I want someone who can lock up a blue wall or sunbelt state. What she has impressed me however is the discipline she showed the last three weeks: continue to prosecute the GOP while not appearing to dethrone the king. With almost a locked up nomination, I will support and fight for her with the upmost enthusiasm.
This has been hashed over repeatedly here and elsewhere, but under the circumstances Harris is really the only off-ramp for a Biden exit. The chance to have any other candidate passed after the primary process.
I have similar feelings on her candidacy but I didn't expect many competitors given the Sprint nature of this race. I wanted a Fighting Chance and she gives the pro-democracy side of Fighting Chance so I am satisfied.
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Your comment about R lawsuits prompted a search for me. For those who want to know more, I found this: "Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot? Speaker Mike Johnson’s threat to challenge Vice President Harris’s nomination in court should be frivolous. But who knows with this Supreme Court?" by Ian Millhiser at Vox (https://www.vox.com/scotus/362186/supreme-court-biden-ballot-harris-lawsuits).
It's certainly amusing to see how concerned these people seem to be about disenfranchising their opposition's voters.
Well, their position is pretty clear. If someone is going to disenfranchise voters, it is going to be them, damnit!
Hah!
Yes, especially when they claim it isn't small-d democratic. That's rich.
As I understand it, anyone can sue. If the lawsuit is found to be frivolous, it ought to be dismissed. Although I am concerned about what SCOTUS might do if an appeal is made, I think even, and maybe especially, the conservative majority would decide they do not want to take up the case this close to an election.
How would a registered Republican even have "standing" to file such a lawsuit?
Good question.
Yes, that is the precedent - not taking cases that would affect an election this close to it. But they have smashed so many precedents already. I don't trust them at all.
I don't rust them either. I just think they wouldn't want to set a precedent that can be used against their puppet masters down the road.