Biden: Sorry, Bernie, but I think I'm done with primary debates

[Galraedia]

It’s nice to tackle some Before Times content again.

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Seems risky. He’s got the nomination wrapped up; what he needs to do now is deprive Bernie fans of any additional pretexts to justify doing what they instinctively want to do, which is boycott the election this fall. Snubbing Sanders’s latest demand for another debate is a pretext.

Agreeing to another debate also carries risk, though. Every sustained appearance at a microphone before a large audience gives Biden a new opportunity to commit a major “he’s lost a step” gaffe. Even if he’s cogent, new debates will be little more than an exercise in Bernie ranting about socialism and attacking Biden on his record, neither of which does Joe any good this fall. Short-circuiting the debates and trusting Sanders fans to forgive and forget might be the less risky play. It’s not like Biden needs more debates because he needs to continue to make the sale to Democratic voters. The race is as good as over:

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Read that second part again. Biden could lose every remaining primary by 10 and still clinch. That’s how durable his advantage is now.

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[Happy Hoosier]

1. Bernie fans:

So you’re telling me there’s a chance!

[William769]

2. Kick & recommended.

[Cha]

3. You Go Joe.. BS & surrogates have shown they don't deserve another

debate.. how he performed in the Super Tuesdays and they're attitude afterwards.

[Mike Nelson]

4. Agree with Biden...

... it's time to move on... also, why assume Biden has a bad debate perf? Maybe Bernie could have one? And, Biden is expected to have missteps, so maybe it's baked in... Maybe either could overwork and become ill... I'd like them both healthy and working for the American people!

[Me.]

7. They Were Banking On A Failed Performance Last Time

They lost

[beachbumbob]

5. sanders can do what is good for the country or what is good for his ego, his supporters have same

choice

[Me.]

6. Good ...Take Charge JB

Put things in order and let's move on. Otherwise, the Dems are just running in place to fulfill the misguided fantasy of the wagging finger

[IluvPitties]

8. Exactly- This shit needs to end!

[NurseJackie]

9. It's laughable that Bernie thinks he's in a position to make demands.

He's reminds me of the guy who just lost a big bet, but offers "double or nothing?" to the winner.

Or the guy who has lost a coin-toss that he thought he'd win... but then wants to change the original agreement to "best two out of three".

After losing that, he reminds me of the guy who offers "best three out of five" ... with the belief that he'll somehow manage to defy the odds and win the next rounds consecutively.

Basically, he wants a do-over. How lame is that? There are no "do-overs" in politics. You win or you lose. Joe is the winner. Bernie is the loser. It's as simple as that. How hard can it be to understand??