Biden finally has an open field. Now he faces a deeply uncertain election

[arenean]

From The Guardian:

Contest will unfold in a political landscape transformed by pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives and millions of jobs

Democrats made their choice and on Wednesday Bernie Sanders made it official. His withdrawal from the Democratic primary race leaves Joe Biden with only one opponent: Donald Trump.

Now the stage is set for a November general election battle between two candidates with radically different visions of presidential leadership and America’s role in the world. The contest will unfold in a political landscape transformed beyond all recognition by the coronavirus pandemic that has already claimed at least 14,000 American lives and nearly 10m jobs.

Sanders’ decision to end his campaign came in the middle of what the US surgeon general warned would be the “hardest and the saddest” week the country had faced yet. Reflecting the grim state of affairs, Biden on Wednesday marked the moment with little fanfare.

“This primary is over – but this campaign is just beginning,” he wrote in a fundraising email to supporters, with the subject line “Bernie”. In the appeal, he added that he was “so damn proud” to be the Democratic nominee.

Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/09/biden-2020-bernie-election-trump-coronavirus

[Turbineguy]

1. This will be the worst election campaign ever.

I worry about the physical safety of Democratic candidates.

[2naSalit]

2. +1

[LakeArenal]

3. I don't get "uncertain"?!?!?

This is right versus wrong. Good vs evil.
America or fascism.

Come on people. Grow some confidence.
Have faith in goodness.

That’s the power of love.

[PubliusEnigma]

4. Now he faces a Nation that needs him.

There is noone better to console and anchor a wounded People.

Joe Biden has suffered greatly in his lifetime and come out stronger for it.
He can help us.

[DURHAM D]

5. drivel eom