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[-] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 17 points 4 months ago

I think a lot of people are overthinking this. She's supporting Biden because as of today the battle is "over"

https://www.axios.com/2024/07/09/biden-house-democrats-withdraw-nominee

No use falling on swords anymore, apparently.

This is going to be awful though, as Biden is going to get demolished in another debate, and it'll look terrible if he refuses.

[-] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago
  • One House Democrat who was in both meetings said: "Most of our caucus is still with him ... meaning he'll stay in. Which sucks for our country."
[-] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Pretty sure ballot rules and campaign finance laws are a big reason why it is too difficult to switch.

[-] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

If democracy is at stake, and the threat of fascism is serious, they should change the rules and laws.

[-] retrospectology@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Harris would have access to the funds from their campaign, she'd essentially inherit Biden's war chest. That's part of why she's the logical choice, she can actually use that money to hit the ground running in terms of spreading whatever message they need to get out in the event the candidate changes.

[-] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 months ago

There are no ballot issues. Joe Biden isn't even on any ballots yet.

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