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You could also argue that they forced Obama's hand and boxed him in to where he had no choice but to endorse her, just to show that they were wrong.
What evidence would there be to support that argument? Likely Obama just wanted to announce his endorsement on a particular date and in a particular way. This is somewhat common.
Just go on Twitter and you'll find lots of "proof".
I like to get my info directly from the source:
Earlier this week, we got a chance to catch up with a friend who we’ve known for more than 20 years. She’d had a pretty busy couple of days, to say the least. But we couldn’t be more excited for her -- or more thrilled to endorse Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
We agree with President Biden -- choosing Kamala was one of the best decisions he’s made. She has the resume to prove it: As a prosecutor, she defended the Constitution and fought for folks who deserve a fair shake. As California’s Attorney General, she worked hard to ensure everyone was treated fairly, no matter who they are or who they love. As a Senator, she was one of the strongest voices holding the Trump administration accountable. And, as Vice President, she helped lead the charge on expanding the Affordable Care Act, combating climate change, fighting for reproductive freedom, equality, and the rule of law.
But Kamala has more than a resume. She has the vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands. There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people. At a time when the stakes have never been higher, she gives us all reason to hope.
We know over the next few months, Kamala will continue to make her case directly to the American people -- Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike. As she does, she will have our full support -- and we look forward to watching her unite our party and our country around a vision for a brighter, fairer, more prosperous future.
We’re going to do everything we can to elect Kamala Harris the next President of the United States. And we hope you’ll join us.
Barack and Michelle Obama
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
The amount of blue dot rage farmers you post never ceases to amaze me.
Nobody actually reads them though, right?
Only the folks who need to feel like they have a place in the world. Selective outrage gives them a sense of purpose. People that want to be part of something that is bigger than they are.
Kamala is the Democratic Presidential nominee and has the support of her party. Anything from the right is just them whining about it and is meaningless.
In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote.
The amount of blue dot rage farmers you post never ceases to amaze me.
Nobody actually reads them though, right?
Only the folks who need to feel like they have a place in the world. Selective outrage gives them a sense of purpose. People that want to be part of something that is bigger than they are.
That's very good insight, actually.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
Kamala is the Democratic Presidential nominee and has the support of her party. Anything from the right is just them whining about it and is meaningless.
In2's claims are preposterous. I guess you are right and MAGA is running scared and making up stuff that their masses actually believe. I mean it is so obvious to anybody with an open mind that Kamala is gaining support at an incredible rate and is a very real threat to their throne that they thought they had sewn up from "sleepy" Biden.
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
The amount of blue dot rage farmers you post never ceases to amaze me.
Nobody actually reads them though, right?
Only the folks who need to feel like they have a place in the world. Selective outrage gives them a sense of purpose. People that want to be part of something that is bigger than they are.
My favorite kind of post is the one where like 7-8 tweets from completely rando, obviously very pro-MAGA accounts, are posted in a row, as if to say, "See? Look at this veritable mountain of evidence for my point! Q.E.D." Never any actual evidence or citation, maybe a blurry photo attachment to some "document" or something if you're lucky. I'm sure there are ten random tweets to support any zany argument out there. What does this prove?
Kamala is the Democratic Presidential nominee and has the support of her party. Anything from the right is just them whining about it and is meaningless.
In2's claims are preposterous. I guess you are right and MAGA is running scared and making up stuff that their masses actually believe. I mean it is so obvious to anybody with an open mind that Kamala is gaining support at an incredible rate and is a very real threat to their throne that they thought they had sewn up from "sleepy" Biden.
It's crazy how much momentum Kamala has picked up. I wasn't expecting this. And now...she's having FUN doing this. Someone in the flow like her us hard to stop.
Kamala is the Democratic Presidential nominee and has the support of her party. Anything from the right is just them whining about it and is meaningless.
In2's claims are preposterous. I guess you are right and MAGA is running scared and making up stuff that their masses actually believe. I mean it is so obvious to anybody with an open mind that Kamala is gaining support at an incredible rate and is a very real threat to their throne that they thought they had sewn up from "sleepy" Biden.
It's crazy how much momentum Kamala has picked up. I wasn't expecting this. And now...she's having FUN doing this. Someone in the flow like her us hard to stop.
How will she handle adversity this time?
Flow is a good way to put it. She has stepped up incredibly to the moment thus far. Maybe even flawlessly. It will be interesting to see if she can keep it up. I mean, she doesn't have to be perfect, and she won't be but so far she has been stellar!
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
The bar was set pretty low with Biden at the end. All was lost. It looked like Satan was going to win easily. She is such a breath of fresh air and the opposite of a feeble old white guy.
Rally
In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote.
Kamala is the Democratic Presidential nominee and has the support of her party. Anything from the right is just them whining about it and is meaningless.
In2's claims are preposterous. I guess you are right and MAGA is running scared and making up stuff that their masses actually believe. I mean it is so obvious to anybody with an open mind that Kamala is gaining support at an incredible rate and is a very real threat to their throne that they thought they had sewn up from "sleepy" Biden.
It's crazy how much momentum Kamala has picked up. I wasn't expecting this. And now...she's having FUN doing this. Someone in the flow like her us hard to stop.
A new poll yesterday from Michigan. These are the polls I care more about than nationwide polls. If Kamala is going to stop Trump she needs to take the lead in more of these swing states. Great to see her pull ahead here when Trump was up by 7-8 points in most of the last few MI polls.
Yeah I think her winning message is about a positive/negative contrast. Trump is always ragey and mean; I am nice. Trump hates and discriminates against women, minorities, so many Americans; I want to bring us together. Trump wants to take us backward; I want to take us forward. We won't go back. That sort of thing. When the various attacks come and the honeymoon period fades, she has to find a way to stay positive and keep that contrast front and center.
Ironically, Trump and the GOP media have helped Kamala in a way by highlighting her laugh. Trump NEVER laughs. He sometimes makes jokes (usually insults), but he doesn't really laugh. Kamala's openly joyful in a way he doesn't know how to be. Keep on laughing, Kamala.
Yeah I think her winning message is about a positive/negative contrast. Trump is always ragey and mean; I am nice. Trump hates and discriminates against women, minorities, so many Americans; I want to bring us together. Trump wants to take us backward; I want to take us forward. We won't go back. That sort of thing. When the various attacks come and the honeymoon period fades, she has to find a way to stay positive and keep that contrast front and center.
Half the country wants ragey and mean and discrimination against women and minorities.
And the Electoral College means they don’t even need half.
