The 2020 Presidential campaign.

This won’t be the end of it. It never is.

Rocinante wrote:This won’t be the end of it. It never is.

It would be totally dem to do something drastic and screw up this opportunity in November based on her questionable (at best) claims.

(and she a Bernie bro, so... auto-cray)

I knew mayor Pete was the best choice.

Sounds like her claims were complete bs and she’s walking back her claims.

steveschneider wrote:Sounds like her claims were complete bs and she’s walking back her claims.

Are you basing this on twitter, steve? I'm not seeing new articles pop up yet that give that impression.

Cameron wrote:

steveschneider wrote:Sounds like her claims were complete bs and she’s walking back her claims.

Are you basing this on twitter, steve? I'm not seeing new articles pop up yet that give that impression.

Made the ap wire.

https://twitter.com/joenbc/status/1256658801559777281?s=21

One thing we know about her she’s a liar.

AP link

EDITOR’S NOTE — The headline of this story was changed for clarity and to incorporate a direct quote from Reade. The AP also added material to the story, which details the specific words and examples Reade says she used in a Senate complaint about Joe Biden. The AP is adding the material to reflect that while Reade says she did not specifically use the words “sexual harassment” in the complaint, she says the behavior she was describing amounts to sexual harassment.

Characterizing that as "her story was BS and she's walking it back" seems like wishful thinking to me.

steveschneider wrote:Sounds like her claims were complete bs and she’s walking back her claims.

the GOP, Russia and the mainstream media will simply move on to their next faux outrage.

I mean, her now saying that she didn’t include the allegation of sexual assault that she’s now claiming in the still to be found complaint she says she filed isn’t nothing cam. It’s a pretty significant change. She’s basically saying that even if this phantom complaint is found it will not give any answers. She’s trying to keep doubt out there so that this issue stays relevant throughout the campaign. It’s starting to look a lot like other campaign tactics from 2016 (and unfortunately like misinformation campaigns) in that it starts with a kernel of truth (she was let go or fired with little notice to staff) and then infers a bunch of unprovable stuff that opponents can riff wild speculating of.

Cameron wrote:AP link

EDITOR’S NOTE — The headline of this story was changed for clarity and to incorporate a direct quote from Reade. The AP also added material to the story, which details the specific words and examples Reade says she used in a Senate complaint about Joe Biden. The AP is adding the material to reflect that while Reade says she did not specifically use the words “sexual harassment” in the complaint, she says the behavior she was describing amounts to sexual harassment.

Characterizing that as "her story was BS and she's walking it back" seems like wishful thinking to me.

Cameron wrote:AP link

EDITOR’S NOTE — The headline of this story was changed for clarity and to incorporate a direct quote from Reade. The AP also added material to the story, which details the specific words and examples Reade says she used in a Senate complaint about Joe Biden. The AP is adding the material to reflect that while Reade says she did not specifically use the words “sexual harassment” in the complaint, she says the behavior she was describing amounts to sexual harassment.

Characterizing that as "her story was BS and she's walking it back" seems like wishful thinking to me.

I posted my take yesterday, maybe that editors note came out after my take? Also, I don't see anything additional there that really changes my opinion that this lady is full of shit. I think she's a liar and does a real disservice to actual victims.

Just a reminder over 25 women have come forward and accused Trump of rape. One was a minor at the time it happened.

Rocinante wrote:I mean, her now saying that she didn’t include the allegation of sexual assault that she’s now claiming in the still to be found complaint she says she filed isn’t nothing cam. It’s a pretty significant change.  She’s basically saying that even if this phantom complaint is found it will not give any answers.  She’s trying to keep doubt out there so that this issue stays relevant throughout the campaign.  It’s starting to look a lot like other campaign tactics from 2016 (and unfortunately like misinformation campaigns) in that it starts with a kernel of truth (she was let go or fired with little notice to staff) and then infers a bunch of unprovable stuff that opponents can riff wild speculating of.  

I don't see that as her walking back the allegations, though. I agree that it reflects (poorly) on the credibility of her claims, but it seemed like steve was under the impression she was backing off them, and that's not the impression that I get.

Cameron wrote:

Rocinante wrote:I mean, her now saying that she didn’t include the allegation of sexual assault that she’s now claiming in the still to be found complaint she says she filed isn’t nothing cam. It’s a pretty significant change.  She’s basically saying that even if this phantom complaint is found it will not give any answers.  She’s trying to keep doubt out there so that this issue stays relevant throughout the campaign.  It’s starting to look a lot like other campaign tactics from 2016 (and unfortunately like misinformation campaigns) in that it starts with a kernel of truth (she was let go or fired with little notice to staff) and then infers a bunch of unprovable stuff that opponents can riff wild speculating of.  

I don't see that as her walking back the allegations, though. I agree that it reflects (poorly) on the credibility of her claims, but it seemed like steve was under the impression she was backing off them, and that's not the impression that I get.

She claimed one thing and then changed up. She’s a liar and walking it back. She also cancelled her appearance on Chris Wallace for good reason he would have eviscerated her.

steveschneider wrote:

Cameron wrote:

I don't see that as her walking back the allegations, though. I agree that it reflects (poorly) on the credibility of her claims, but it seemed like steve was under the impression she was backing off them, and that's not the impression that I get.

She claimed one thing and then changed up. She’s a liar and walking it back. She also cancelled her appearance on Chris Wallace for good reason he would have eviscerated her.

She might well be lying. I have yet to see evidence that she's walking the sexual assault claim back.

Saw that the racist bigoted christian sexual predator held some sort of mainstream media event at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday.

Cameron wrote:

steveschneider wrote:

She claimed one thing and then changed up. She’s a liar and walking it back. She also cancelled her appearance on Chris Wallace for good reason he would have eviscerated her.

She might well be lying. I have yet to see evidence that she's walking the sexual assault claim back.

She’s pivoting now so that any of the records or evidence that could be found to prove she filed a claim of sexual assault is gone. Her tactic now is to make it her word against his and they are going to keep beating the drum when he said ‘women should be believed’. Most adults see her as a congenital liar at this point and as some one that does harm to actual victims. People that hate Biden like Jimmy Dore, Krystal Ball and MAGA nuts will keep weaponizing her claims in hopes of damaging Joe. Oh well.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Saw that the racist bigoted christian sexual predator held some sort of mainstream media event at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday.

Trump Tower must have been booked for a Russian mob meeting.

steveschneider wrote:

Cameron wrote:

She might well be lying. I have yet to see evidence that she's walking the sexual assault claim back.

She’s pivoting now so that any of the records or evidence that could be found to prove she filed a claim of sexual assault is gone. Her tactic now is to make it her word against his and they are going to keep beating the drum when he said ‘women should be believed’. Most adults see her as a congenital liar at this point and as some one that does harm to actual victims. People that hate Biden like Jimmy Dore, Krystal Ball and MAGA nuts will keep weaponizing her claims in hopes of damaging Joe. Oh well.

and the mainstream media will move on to their next outrage.

wonder what Hunter Biden has been up to lately?

Maybe he joined The Caravan..

Reagan's 1984 morning in America ad:



Outside group's 2020 mourning in America ad:

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Bullshit. It's Whitmer's fault.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

steveschneider wrote:

She’s pivoting now so that any of the records or evidence that could be found to prove she filed a claim of sexual assault is gone. Her tactic now is to make it her word against his and they are going to keep beating the drum when he said ‘women should be believed’. Most adults see her as a congenital liar at this point and as some one that does harm to actual victims. People that hate Biden like Jimmy Dore, Krystal Ball and MAGA nuts will keep weaponizing her claims in hopes of damaging Joe. Oh well.

and the mainstream media will move on to their next outrage.

wonder what Hunter Biden has been up to lately?

Maybe he joined The Caravan..

They are going to push for his documents in the archives, it's going to be the 2020 'her emails' story.

steveschneider wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:and the mainstream media will move on to their next outrage.

wonder what Hunter Biden has been up to lately?

Maybe he joined The Caravan..

They are going to push for his documents in the archives, it's going to be the 2020 'her emails' story.

I will always find it mind-boggling how people who support someone who is on audio bragging about grabbing women by the pussy and a video of him mocking disabled people have a problem with someone's email account or some paper work in a box somewhere.

I mean, of course, I realize why they're okay with it.. it's just rather entertaining.

Abrams/Big Gretch 2020

Turtleneck wrote:Abrams/Big Gretch 2020

I don't get the Abrams attraction. I mean, her experience is Georgia House of Representatives. I like Big Gretch so far, but question whether 15 months as governor is worthy of a VP spot.

RBG back in the hospital.

I see that Uncle Joe has been doing some stuff with Warren. Any chance he picks her? She would seem to be a good match to unify the ticket to my uneducated opinion.

I would love Warren on the ticket. Smartest of the lot of them...

And her anti corruption plan would be a game changer...
https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018.08.21%20Anti%20Corruption%20Act%20One-Pager.pdf

Rocinante wrote:RBG back in the hospital.

MattyFresh wrote:

Rocinante wrote:RBG back in the hospital.

Already released.

Floyd Robertson wrote:

MattyFresh wrote:

Already released.

The Lincoln Project Will Target Donald Trump's Senate Allies With New Attack Ads

This is just as important and getting Trump out of the WH. The republicans are running around using the 1996 congressional review act to roll back virtually everything they can, particularly environmental policies. Time to cut them off at the knees.

Floyd Robertson wrote:The Lincoln Project Will Target Donald Trump's Senate Allies With New Attack Ads

This is just as important and getting Trump out of the WH. The republicans are running around using the 1996 congressional review act to roll back virtually everything they can, particularly environmental policies. Time to cut them off at the knees.

Big Rick Wilson fan, I read his book 'Running Against the Devil'. Appreciate the work he's doing to help defeat Trumpism.

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I see that Uncle Joe has been doing some stuff with Warren. Any chance he picks her? She would seem to be a good match to unify the ticket to my uneducated opinion.

I've seen insiders certain it will be Klobuchar and others certain it will be Warren. I've also seen others strongly suggest that it shouldn't be anyone that already lost in the primary. I think Warren would be a good choice to unify the party and hopefully win over the Sanders supporters. I guess a lot of the Sanders people can't stand Warren though which I just don't get.

Looks like Trumps campaign strategy to win is to test how stupid and gullible America is.

https://twitter.com/theplumlinegs/status/1258409964181368833?s=21

steveschneider wrote:

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I see that Uncle Joe has been doing some stuff with Warren. Any chance he picks her? She would seem to be a good match to unify the ticket to my uneducated opinion.

I've seen insiders certain it will be Klobuchar and others certain it will be Warren. I've also seen others strongly suggest that it shouldn't be anyone that already lost in the primary. I think Warren would be a good choice to unify the party and hopefully win over the Sanders supporters. I guess a lot of the Sanders people can't stand Warren though which I just don't get.

Klobuchar?

I'd put my money on Rep. Val Demings (FL) before her.

NigelUno wrote:

steveschneider wrote:

I've seen insiders certain it will be Klobuchar and others certain it will be Warren. I've also seen others strongly suggest that it shouldn't be anyone that already lost in the primary. I think Warren would be a good choice to unify the party and hopefully win over the Sanders supporters. I guess a lot of the Sanders people can't stand Warren though which I just don't get.

Klobuchar?

I'd put my money on Rep. Val Demings (FL) before her.

I have no idea. There was like three pundits that for a while swore they had an insider confirm it was her but this was like a month and a half ago. Who knows? Honestly the VP guess work reminds me of 247 style predictions on recruits and where they will commit. It all just seems like guess work to me.

steveschneider wrote:

NigelUno wrote:

Klobuchar?

I'd put my money on Rep. Val Demings (FL) before her.

I have no idea. There was like three pundits that for a while swore they had an insider confirm it was her but this was like a month and a half ago. Who knows? Honestly the VP guess work reminds me of 247 style predictions on recruits and where they will commit. It all just seems like guess work to me.

Demings would be a wise pick to (try and) win Florida.

NigelUno wrote:

steveschneider wrote:

I have no idea. There was like three pundits that for a while swore they had an insider confirm it was her but this was like a month and a half ago. Who knows? Honestly the VP guess work reminds me of 247 style predictions on recruits and where they will commit. It all just seems like guess work to me.

Demings would be a wise pick to (try and) win Florida.

Yeah, there's similar thoughts about Tammy Baldwin to win Wisconsin. I'm pretty indifferent about it to be honest, I think there's a lot of good choices. Do whatever it takes to win in Nov and end this clown show next January.

steveschneider wrote:

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I see that Uncle Joe has been doing some stuff with Warren. Any chance he picks her? She would seem to be a good match to unify the ticket to my uneducated opinion.

I've seen insiders certain it will be Klobuchar and others certain it will be Warren. I've also seen others strongly suggest that it shouldn't be anyone that already lost in the primary. I think Warren would be a good choice to unify the party and hopefully win over the Sanders supporters. I guess a lot of the Sanders people can't stand Warren though which I just don't get.

The Sanders supporters who dislike Warren have a few reasons. The "Bernie said a woman can't be President" kerfuffle was a big one. The fact that she stayed in the race as moderates who outperformed her dropped out is another. The fact that she declined to endorse Bernie after she finally dropped out is another.

Cameron wrote:

steveschneider wrote:

I've seen insiders certain it will be Klobuchar and others certain it will be Warren. I've also seen others strongly suggest that it shouldn't be anyone that already lost in the primary. I think Warren would be a good choice to unify the party and hopefully win over the Sanders supporters. I guess a lot of the Sanders people can't stand Warren though which I just don't get.

The Sanders supporters who dislike Warren have a few reasons. The "Bernie said a woman can't be President" kerfuffle was a big one. The fact that she stayed in the race as moderates who outperformed her dropped out is another. The fact that she declined to endorse Bernie after she finally dropped out is another.

All correct. Still you'd think at this point they'd be okay with her as vp? Her platform is progressive and she'd be in a good position for 2024 to be president. Seems like a good opportunity to move the agenda forward if you ask me.