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[–] detectivemittens@beehaw.org 34 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah. I don’t know why the Dems aren’t running someone younger…

I wasn’t thrilled about Biden either, but I think Biden handled negotiations with Europe for Ukraine very well.

But yeah, I get jealous every time I look at other countries’ leadership and see how young they are…

[–] Holomew@kbin.social 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Statistically, an incumbent has a huge advantage right out of the gate. Not to mention Biden could splinter the vote which is the worst scenario for a party that holds the seat. I don't like it either, but Bidens low drama, non-world-ending and still-not-trump platform is the dems safest bet.

[–] Ertebolle@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

It'd be easier if he picked a less boring running mate; maybe he could lure in somebody who'd otherwise be inclined to wait for 2028 - Whitmer, say - with a secret promise to resign halfway through his term. (which I hope he plans to do anyway, though he obviously can't publicize that fact)

[–] detectivemittens@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

I agree! To clarify, what I meant was that I was disappointed that Dems, including Biden, aren’t backing someone younger. Whatever happened to uplifting the next generation?

[–] Turkey_Titty_city@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

because there isn't anyone in the party with national name recognition who'd get wide spread support and who is acceptable to the corporate democrats.

Biden was a holdover from the Obama brand. People liked Obama.