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I have to admit that at first I was concerned that switching candidates so close to the election would hurt the party. Im glad I was wrong.
The old rope-a-dope strategy. Put out an old feeble conservative democrat to lull the opponent into a false sense of security. Let the conservative opposition nominate a dog-eating couch-fucker as VP. Then yank the geriatric coot off stage and replace him with someone 30 years younger and normal looking who can string a full sentence together without drooling.
Rock bottom expectations are fully exceeded. Right-wing oppo strategists are sent scrambling for a new messaging game. The median American voter fully forgets these two people were part of the same administration and excitedly claps at the jangling keys.
Not since Reagan cut a deal with the Ayatollah of Iran has any presidential candidate so effortlessly hoodwinked their rivals. Truly a master class in winning elections. We hope.
Wait when did couchboy become a dog eater, are we just reversing their comments as projection?
Always because yes
This is the first time the Democratic strategy hasn't disappointed me in years. Nealy everyone is pushing in the same direction, and the messaging has been nearly flawless.
Everyone is pushing in the same direction because everything is continuing to slide to the right. People want policy from the left, not this neolib right-of-center crap
Completely agreed. Since the 90’s, the primary lesson democrats have learned is to never cross Wall Street. This is evident in their policy to not implement serious reforms during their terms and then wringing their hands when republicans pull the rug even harder a few years later.
It may give them money they need now, but they’ll find themselves beholden to the same masters as Republicans if they don’t shift back to real liberal ideals soon.
I am very relieved that it looks like Donald won’t win, but I’m also not excited about a Kamala Harris presidency either.
I thought the idea might have been planted to subvert the democrats and push voters from the polls.
Hopefully the energy behind the Harris campaign lead to her presidency and a more blue government.
I think the opposition was trying for that strategy, but didn’t think the Dems would actually do it.
I’m happy it’s working out for Democrats so far, and hope it continues.
Same. When it was announced I was literally like, "fuuuuuck". But I've since change my tune and legit have a modicum of hope again.
I'd like to think there is a strategist in her camp who urged Biden to stay in for as long as he did, and only swap out after the first debate, closer to the 3 month runway mark. And that strategist is just waiting until after the election to gloat publicly about the scheme.
Now that's a conspiracy theory I can get behind.
I've had a similar thought about it. The timing of him dropping out was near perfect in hindsight, right after the Republicans locked Trump and Vance in and taking all of the wind out of their sails right when they were eyeing the finish line. If someone planned that far in advance they'll definitely deserve to gloat!
This is me exactly. It makes me so happy that the Dems are doing a good job.
I was wrong. I'm happy to say that.