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In reply to the discussion: "Tonight, as a lifelong Republican, I formally announce my support for @JoeBiden for president." [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)27. I wish that all progressives could muster the same courage...
I wish that all progressives could muster the same courage, and give their direct and unambiguous endorsement of Joe Biden. It really serves no good purpose for anyone in our party to play coy with whether or not they support Joe Biden (ie: grudging stating that they oppose Trump, but not that they support Biden). And then there are those who prefer to give their "non-support" insults (ie: like Nina Turner's "half a bowl of shit" comment.)
In this regard, I have so much more respect for Republicans (such at Avery Pereira) than I do for ideologically puritanical progressives who believe that there's some advantage to withholding their endorsement, or who hint at not voting, or voting third-party (again).
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"Tonight, as a lifelong Republican, I formally announce my support for @JoeBiden for president." [View all]
Demovictory9
Jul 2020
OP
We need every vote. Don't be disingenuous or dismissive of a change of heart.
GoneOffShore
Jul 2020
#11
Well, the guys over at The Lincoln Project are doing a great job with ads.
GoneOffShore
Jul 2020
#29
they want us to grovel our appreciation now that hundreds of thousands are DYING
Skittles
Jul 2020
#17