Author George RR Martin backs Biden's candidacy

[highplainsdem]

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/442280-george-rr-martin-backs-bidens-candidacy

George R.R. Martin, author of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series that became the basis for HBO's “Game of Thrones,” said in a weekend blog post that he's glad to see former Vice President Joe Biden seeking the White House in 2020.

"There are a lot of good Democrats running, maybe too many, and I’d probably vote for any one of them over the present blot upon the Oval Office," Martin said on his personal blog Saturday.

"The main things I want in a nominee, however, are twofold: (1) someone who can beat Trump, and (2) someone who would actually be a good/ great president," he added. "Biden qualifies on both counts."

Martin praised Biden's campaign launch speech as "kickass" and "so true."

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http://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2019/05/04/stuff-and-nonsense-3/

[NurseJackie]

1. First to REC, first to Kick!

[irisblue]

2. Finish the books Martin.

[PoliticAverse]

3. They'll be finished by the writer the publisher hires after Martin passes away. n/t

[Cha]

9. Oh, is there a problem with

"finishing the books"?

[nolabear]

4. A man who appreciates the destruction of cutthroat politics.

And whose are the throats being cut.

[enough]

5. "Probably?" NT

[Cha]

8. Yep... that's what he said.. "probably"

"vote for any of them".

I took it to mean.. he's not as fond of some as others.

[DownriverDem]

6. He's right

Biden/Harris would be an excellent ticket. All that counts is beating trump and having someone who knows what they are doing.

[Thekaspervote]

7. One of many more great endorsements to come!

[Cha]

10. Mahalo, highplains

I don't watch but I knew that name!