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146. Excellent point, Cheez! The supreme court is so much on the ballot this time! Not just THE supreme court,

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Fri Jul 12, 2024, 08:56 PM

Jul 2024

but the state supreme courts as well.

This election, the DOWN ballots are becoming more and more important.

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I think the pile on with Biden is backfiring and pissing a lot of Americans off. [View all] Self Esteem Jul 2024 OP

I agree azureblue Jul 2024 #1

and they largely ignore the 90 minutes of clear, cogent, reasonable, understandable, arguments unblock Jul 2024 #8

Yep! cilla4progress Jul 2024 #28

It is all about the money. The ratings the power. When you have enough money then country means nothing. Just go LiberalArkie Jul 2024 #48

If you are moving somewhere to shelter money DFW Jul 2024 #78

Pretty much ANY industrialized nation has higher taxes than USA Wednesdays Jul 2024 #100

Not Switzerland or the UK, but most others. DFW Jul 2024 #111

Actually most nations only tax local income IbogaProject Jul 2024 #115

I live in Germany DFW Jul 2024 #160

True about French taxation! BlueMTexpat Jul 2024 #163

I finally watched the first 22 minutes of the debate last night democrattotheend Jul 2024 #58

The first part was the worst for Biden. DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #83

This is the Dean Scream in reverse Generic Brad Jul 2024 #130

I think money is the actual fuck. NoSheep Jul 2024 #91

That is exactly my experience. ananda Jul 2024 #44

None of the Republican at-work or business contacts I know are voting for Donnie this time unblock Jul 2024 #52

I play poker too Cosmocat Jul 2024 #167

And these "big donors" (who appear to have connections to trump's buddy Netanyahu) BComplex Jul 2024 #69

I've called mine, too. BadgerMom Jul 2024 #82

I've been doing this for a few days. BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #131

WOW! I LIKE your thinking, BigmanPigman! calimary Jul 2024 #165

I haven't had to do it in years BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #169

Two neighbors are Republicans and they're .... sarge43 Jul 2024 #77

turns out people don't like their nearly unanimous vote overturned by a small group of washington insiders. go figure. unblock Jul 2024 #2

We need to steal a page from the GOP and be a little more organized. Ligyron Jul 2024 #95

Yes. I'm not a fan of blind unity all the time, but in the run up before the general, yes unblock Jul 2024 #97

Me either which is why I said "a little more..." Ligyron Jul 2024 #101

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #140

Ignore the polls. MSM works the numbers Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #3

It's only July. People getting pissed now must Ninga Jul 2024 #4

There isn't much we can do Raven123 Jul 2024 #10

For every Democrat who BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #24

The DNC can do that, but the grassroots cannot. Raven123 Jul 2024 #27

BUT...we CAN call Jaime Harrison, and let him know! Did you see him on Chris Hayes last night? BComplex Jul 2024 #143

And primary the ones that speak against the president Charging Triceratops Jul 2024 #60

If Joe isn't on the ballot, then I voted in my last primary ever this year ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #26

That would hand a victory to big money and the GOP Raven123 Jul 2024 #30

I'm in Arkansas, what's the point of it? ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #33

Fair point. Raven123 Jul 2024 #34

Vote wherever you are Tweedy Jul 2024 #135

No one can "kick him out". It's up to Joe. mobeau69 Jul 2024 #63

One thing we can do: Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #108

You are correct and I just did. Thanks Raven123 Jul 2024 #113

Call the media!!! Call/email ALL the representatives -- not just your own! Call leadership! BComplex Jul 2024 #142

Yep LiberaBlueDem Jul 2024 #5

I like the idea of voters choosing our candidates. Emile Jul 2024 #6

Another consequence of Citizens United Raven123 Jul 2024 #7

This would be a great time to raise awareness about that shit decision and the fact Joe could get the justices to get it Cheezoholic Jul 2024 #23

Excellent point, Cheez! The supreme court is so much on the ballot this time! Not just THE supreme court, BComplex Jul 2024 #146

You got it Cherokee100 Jul 2024 #36

People don't like being railroaded. yorkster Jul 2024 #9

I'll go further. I think this has united Democrats. yardwork Jul 2024 #11

You mean Democrats kansasobama Jul 2024 #94

I emailed the White House last night voicing my support. I have never done that before. mommymarine2003 Jul 2024 #12

Good for you! Mme. Defarge Jul 2024 #35

Americans should bdamomma Jul 2024 #13

A lot of the problem is there is no option presented. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #14

Which is why it looks like pure sabotage of Biden! They HAVE no option that they are all behind to present to anyone! BComplex Jul 2024 #147

I wish it was that simple. Conjuay Jul 2024 #15

so what if he hasn't had a meeting? travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #144

New poll found that Joe has younger voters by 18 percent. shrike3 Jul 2024 #155

its pissing me off for sure... samnsara Jul 2024 #16

LOL Emile Jul 2024 #17

I have found piddyprints Jul 2024 #46

It is certainly pissing me off... Wounded Bear Jul 2024 #18

Grassroots backlash mcar Jul 2024 #19

That is the word on the street, but I'm concerned about Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #20

Maybe we should fill all their inboxes with our disgust. we can do it Jul 2024 #21

Yep relayerbob Jul 2024 #22

Right arm! yorkster Jul 2024 #39

Americans generally like an underdog and appreciate fairness. paleotn Jul 2024 #25

That's what I'm hearing on the ground. We're sick of this. shrike3 Jul 2024 #29

I've watched my last Clooney infused media ever ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #31

Some things are better said in private. OMGWTF Jul 2024 #57

He definitely confused popularity with respect. I never liked him anyway. littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #73

Nothing wrong with liking movies and television. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #132

What exactly did I write about my preferences that is a direct insult? littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #134

On the plus side, at least Trump isn't in the headlines :-0 C_U_L8R Jul 2024 #32

totally pissed but et tu Jul 2024 #37

There's a comeback kid story at the end of this C_U_L8R Jul 2024 #40

yes! et tu Jul 2024 #42

From your lips/keyboard to God's ears. madibella Jul 2024 #55

The bloviating shiny object can summon the media if he wants. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #122

The media's "coverage" of President Biden is... Mr. Mustard 2023 Jul 2024 #38

Reverse Psychology BlueInPhilly Jul 2024 #41

Back to not watching Colbert or Stewart. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #43

We're done with Colbert. shrike3 Jul 2024 #66

Something that every single SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #74

Like many Americans, Stewart is suddenly an expert on coronaviruses. shrike3 Jul 2024 #123

add Lawrence Odonnell (MSNBC) happy feet Jul 2024 #128

And Joy Reid has been totally behind Joe, and not appreciating all the put downs of him and Kamala. BComplex Jul 2024 #148

That is how I feel Nictuku Jul 2024 #45

I like audiobooks Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #90

A lot of Democrats on the hill.. quickesst Jul 2024 #47

i agree samsingh Jul 2024 #49

People have been pissed for some time wryter2000 Jul 2024 #50

I know I'm pissed off -- at a homogenized, conglomerated, corporate media and those Dems scared by it. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #51

Been musing on this myself. Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #53

Might just make this an OP Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #56

I get real pissed when I see... Blue Owl Jul 2024 #54

There comes a time... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #59

Very well said, GiqueCee! BComplex Jul 2024 #149

I'm seeing a lot of anger toward the media. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #61

Well deserved. shrike3 Jul 2024 #65

Lead, follow or get out of the way, damnit! Dave in VA Jul 2024 #62

My hubby gets his news from news scroll Tree Lady Jul 2024 #64

Trump is only popular now because he whines about Joe piling up on him. GreenWave Jul 2024 #67

Because it's largely party elites clutching their pearls JCMach1 Jul 2024 #68

Ah yep!! Peacetrain Jul 2024 #84

I am concerned that, after the Biden newsconference yesterday, anyone still singing the replacement song... patphil Jul 2024 #70

Yes and yes-Marist poll Biden 50-Trump 48 kansasobama Jul 2024 #71

Wow I missed that tavernier Jul 2024 #80

Is that really true or just gossip? MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #107

My 21 YO Apolitical College Student is Even Pissed and Can't Wait to Vote for the First Time Indykatie Jul 2024 #72

I very much hope so Hekate Jul 2024 #75

The oligarch press is pissing me off meow2u3 Jul 2024 #76

Twitter bombing Democrats and DNC kansasobama Jul 2024 #93

I know it's pising me off snpsmom Jul 2024 #79

I'm more in the Sanders wing of the party - but also not blind TBF Jul 2024 #81

Well, I would damn well HOPE so. (nt) Paladin Jul 2024 #85

That is how it feels to me too. People are getting fed up with the "pile on"! liberalla Jul 2024 #86

We ARE the backlash, and we have the power to call and email them, and let them know who we are. BComplex Jul 2024 #151

I saw that even the Wall Street Journal had enough DFW Jul 2024 #87

Self Esteem, you are correct 💪🏻 Miami Blue Jul 2024 #88

Good! louslobbs Jul 2024 #89

I know Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #92

It has me and the two that I spoke to yesterday. republianmushroom Jul 2024 #96

Absolutely true MiHale Jul 2024 #98

I would hope older voters might be irritated by this IronLionZion Jul 2024 #99

Kick usonian Jul 2024 #105

I'm sure it's pissing people off choie Jul 2024 #102

I'm one of them. spanone Jul 2024 #103

YES. Question re: today's news: OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #104

This is a tell - it is not the progressives in Congress who want Biden to step down. waterwatcher123 Jul 2024 #106

My thoughts exactly. Pro-union, pro tax corporations Phoenix61 Jul 2024 #109

Money is the motivating cause waterwatcher123 Jul 2024 #126

Pissed doesn't even describe me XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #110

You're in good company, XanaDUer! BComplex Jul 2024 #153

I've been pissed off since blue-wave Jul 2024 #112

P-od Linda ladeewolf Jul 2024 #114

it is indeed Skittles Jul 2024 #116

I would love to see that their insane pile on affects their profits! kimbutgar Jul 2024 #117

people realize that Trump is f*cking awful BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2024 #118

Very Well Put, Self Esteem.. TY! Cha Jul 2024 #119

Just ... stop and think for a minute! Jean Genie Jul 2024 #120

Which could fire up the base and actually help in the General Election krawhitham Jul 2024 #121

It's not a topic of discussion amongst the people I know Kaleva Jul 2024 #124

Notice how all the late night shows BidenRocks Jul 2024 #125

I'm extremely pissed off awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #127

Biden is our only hope. BarbD Jul 2024 #129

Well, it sure is pissing this American off. raccoon Jul 2024 #133

Tempest in a press-pot. eom Festivito Jul 2024 #136

Yup duckworth969 Jul 2024 #137

The RW has spent years hyping up the media as "liars" Dopers_Greed Jul 2024 #138

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #139

I am one of those people- Peace out people aurora the great Jul 2024 #141

How many ways MaineNative Jul 2024 #145

Yeah, I'm glad he's a fighter even if some of our party isn't. D23MIURG23 Jul 2024 #150

getting pissed, shit! barbtries Jul 2024 #152

I am pissed off at the media and some of the top Democratic leadership that doc03 Jul 2024 #154

The media is so gruesome moniss Jul 2024 #156

the only thing the right and left agree on is that NO ONE trusts the press anymore Takket Jul 2024 #157

Media tantrums LilyBelle Jul 2024 #158

kudos FHRRK Jul 2024 #159

Lack of appreciation Enola Jul 2024 #161

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jul 2024 #162

I'm willing to wager the Republican leadership is not to thrilled right now as it's going to make it difficult for them cstanleytech Jul 2024 #164

If the Dem Party trashes Joe, they are going to piss me off royally BoRaGard Jul 2024 #166

I agree Progressive dog Jul 2024 #168

The supposed "liberal" media? Salvador Dolly Jul 2024 #170