can joe work w the thugs? he can prove that right now.

[mopinko]

if he is not twisting the arms of his old colleagues, he damn well better get started now.
if he cant slap some sense into lindsey graham, i give him zero points on this score.

same goes for any of the other candidate. show us you can lead NOW.

[handmade34]

1. "once Trump is gone"

his words

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. I'm afraid Graham is way beyond slapping some sense into.

Pretty hard to slap somebody who has crawled all the way up Trump's ass and into his colon.

[PatSeg]

24. Too late for Graham I'd think

Whatever Trump/Putin has on him, it must be huge. I don't think he'll ever recover politically or personally.

[aikoaiko]

3. Nope.

And I don't see much evidence that he could during Obama/Biden's second term, either.

He might have had this mojo at one point, but either his game isn't up to par or their resistance is too much (or both).

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. This.

[cwydro]

17. Agree.

I don’t think they have the respect they may have had for him at one time (if ever).

If they did, this ridiculous Graham stunt would be slapped down.

Unfortunately, I don’t see that they are in the least worried about Biden.

[BeyondGeography]

34. He isn't the problem, they are

It’s a problem for me that he apparently doesn’t recognize it.

[Backseat Driver]

4. Work w the thugs? - That's called bipartisan healing.

Sooooo....NO! He should work against them and

That's how we got stuck w/Ford (nobody but Party people at the top, not even the electoral college voted for Ford to be installed.

[Demsrule86]

6. What a completely ridiculous thing to say.

There are opportunities in certain areas, conviction in the Senate isn't one...and as you know Graham has opened up an investigation into Biden at Trump's behest...you know this nastiness towards Biden saddens me...the only thing we should care about at this point is getting rid of Trump.

[BannonsLiver]

18. The OP seems sort of giddy about Linzy's investigation into Biden

It’s sort of an odd viewpoint TBH. But hey, ‘‘tis the season.

[Demsrule86]

20. I noticed that too...I think it will help Biden myself. But they are desperate as their candidate

slips into third place. There is no there there in the 'investigation' and dragging a person no running for office though the mud(Hunter) will backfire on the evil GOP and any Democrat who dares to support such a thing.

[Cha]

37. i agree.. it's beyond "ridiculous". I give not

one crap how many 0 points she gives Joe Biden.. she's made it clear in the past what she thinks of Biden.

Exactly Dems.. everyone should be on board with Biden against trump manufacturing shite against him with Graham's or anyone else's collusion. This is the damn reason trump got himself Impeachment hearings in the HOUSE.

But, noooo.. the OP is laying this shit on Joe Biden.

[Demsrule86]

39. And this sort of thing is bad for us in 20...

[quickesst]

7. Why even bother with Joe Biden....

.... when everyone knows that Trump believes Warren or Sanders will be the biggest threat to his presidency. It's all Trump and the GOP can talk about these days.

[Thekaspervote]

8. Bipartisanship isn't impossible.... this from Tammy Duckworth

I'm glad my colleagues passed two of my bipartisan bills out of committee yesterday - one to help train Veterans for careers in the fast-growing solar, wind, nuclear and cyber energy industries & one to prepare the next generation of students to work at our National Laboratories.

[TwilightZone]

13. Unless we win the Senate, it's the only way anything will get passed.

Assuming that nothing will ever pass because bipartisanship is impossible is rather misguided, as is the assumption many make that a post-Trump Congress will function exactly the same as the current one.

If a few high-profile GOP senators were to get knocked off in 2020 as a result of their attachment to Trump and Trump gets ousted, all bets are off.

[jalan48]

9. Perhaps if he agrees not to go after the Republican criminals after he is elected President.

[Demsrule86]

23. He has already said that he will leave such things up to Justice...a president should not go after

anyone personally.

[jalan48]

33. Oh absolutely.

[Demsrule86]

40. I think what Barr and other have done is so terrible that they will go after the bad actors.

[TidalWave46]

10. I imagine that the current senators are being briefed...

By Schumer. I would hope the others have been in contact with Schumer. How Republicans break will be determined by the optics of the inquiry and trial. If a number of Republicans vote for conviction then I bet some of them are already talking behind the scene. The last thing they will want is for a democratic primary candidate to be able to take credit for their change of heart.

[TwilightZone]

11. The assertion that anyone other than Trump can sway Graham is laughable.

Holding the inability to do so against Biden or any of our other candidates is similarly ridiculous.

[Cha]

38. My thoughts exactly.. well not exactly.. I had

a few more choice words.

[Indykatie]

12. Expecting Biden or Any Candidate to Turn Graham Away From Trump is An Impossible Ask

Most folks suspect Kompromat is in play with Graham.

[gibraltar72]

14. Do any of us drive the car we had in 1980 today?

[The Valley Below]

16. Biden was a Democrat in the 1980s.

Nuff said?

[BannonsLiver]

19. ...

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[Demsrule86]

21. At least Biden was a Democrat in 1980...he fought Reagan...and we know for sure he never voted for

Reagan.

[Hekate]

15. Did you see Joe's interview with Don Lemon? There was a lot in there worth listening to.

My takeaway: Joe Biden is a kind hearted man and an optimist, but he is no fool. He's very angry at Lindsey and will never trust him again.

As for the rest of the GOP -- first Trump has to go, and then we'll see. Not "all is forgiven, please come home," but we'll see how they do. Elect Democrats overall, not just the POTUS.

[Demsrule86]

22. A perfect and sensible response as always...

[Hekate]

25. Oh, thanks. I try.

[Demsrule86]

27. No you succeed. I wish I had your gift with words...

[Funtatlaguy]

26. Would Mitt, Susan, and Lisa have lunch with Joe as they did Trump.

[Demsrule86]

28. I don't know. Perhaps you should ask them.

[Funtatlaguy]

29. I'd love to. Maybe they read this site?

[Demsrule86]

31. Doubtful...honestly I don't think it matters...who they have lunch with...they are GOP and will do

nothing good until Trump is gone and maybe not even then. Romney was willing to kill thousands of people by ending the ACA on day one if he defeated Trump which he did not thank God. And what he did while working in Equities in Ohio and other places was horrible and disgraceful; he hurt many people. I don't like Romney and don't consider him to have much if any good in him.

[Funtatlaguy]

32. Lisa believes in climate change and Concerned Susan is pro choice.

[Demsrule86]

41. Oh they say that shit to get elected but if they were really for any of that they would not belong

to the Republican party...none of that is going to happen with the GOP...Collins may very well have voted for the justice who will be the deciding vote to end Roe...and with Ginsberg back in the hospital. It is looking pretty grim.

[emmaverybo]

30. I am sure Warren will have another chance to show leadership during this long primary season. But

that quality was not in evidence when she faced protestors recently. Biden has shown leadership throughout his career. Furthermore, he has shown courage in his personal life, which has encouraged many across America. The OP need not erect silly tests for Biden.

Of all the candidates, he has been tested at the highest level, a heart-beat away from the presidency.
Apparently he met the challenge.

[Buzz cook]

35. Biden has no influence on republicans

The idea that he can negotiate with them is a pipe dream.

If democrats don't control congress after 2020 and Biden wins the presidency, we'll see a series of acquiescence to republican demands.

[tirebiter]

36. Graham's.a survivor

and a parasite. His tastes will change when trump goes down.