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Metaphorical

(2,357 posts)
27. Yes
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 05:07 PM
Jul 2024

1. His pedigree. Yes, it's unlikely, but the Kennedys seem to attract tragic endings.
2. One assassination attempt already. I'm honestly worried about copycats at this stage. Same goes for the rest of the candidates.
3. Goodwill. I don't see Kennedy attracting all that many votes from Biden, but with the announcement of Vance as Trump's VP, Trump has also basically made it clear he has no intention of moving to the left, and this is going to alienate a fair amount of soft Trump support him on the off-chance that he'll "reform".
4. Excuse to reassign Trump's SS detail. This one's a bit convoluted, but I can't help but think that it was awfully convenient that a 20 year old young man with no military training was able to elude crack SS guards, climb one of the only unguarded buildings with a line of site in the area (take a look at the fairground map), set up and shoot several shots - and that he was mysteriously killed before he could be captured. By beefing up security, Biden can also clear out those who might be more loyal to Trump than they should be.

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Who'd even bother with him? Ocelot II Jul 2024 #1
Let's not risk it and find out. jimfields33 Jul 2024 #2
It's annoying because he's running as a spoiler ecstatic Jul 2024 #4
rfk might be the one that so many dissappointed trumpers would be willing to vote for. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #9
Why? people get shot everyday. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #5
He has had a numbers of death threats womanofthehills Jul 2024 #21
Nah. Kids in school deserve secret service protection. Or something to keep them safe Autumn Jul 2024 #3
Now THAT makes sense! Think. Again. Jul 2024 #6
Is he on all 50 States ballots? Emile Jul 2024 #7
He's got 10% to 11% in many polls womanofthehills Jul 2024 #22
Absolutely, but he should have had it already. Groundhawg Jul 2024 #8
worms don't care about guns. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #10
Just as good as JFK's. usonian Jul 2024 #11
Does Cornell West and Jill Stein get it too? Mountainguy Jul 2024 #12
No. Some anti-dem billionaire just gave him $5 million. viva la Jul 2024 #13
Biden already announced he ordered protection for him too along with overall enhanced protection wishstar Jul 2024 #14
Yes. Our President Joe Biden decided it was needed. I assume he knows more about it than I do. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #26
His polling doesn't warrant Secret Service LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #15
why? Is there some serious threat from republican shooters? bigtree Jul 2024 #16
I think he probably should democrattotheend Jul 2024 #17
No Rebl2 Jul 2024 #18
He should drop out of the race and take his worm to Hyannis for the summer. Vinca Jul 2024 #19
Nah. BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #20
SS Protection Criteria TheProle Jul 2024 #23
thanks for sharing ecstatic Jul 2024 #25
Not really special treatment. bottomofthehill Jul 2024 #28
No XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #24
Yes Metaphorical Jul 2024 #27
First, TFG is NOT POTUS and second it seems that Bob is upset that he caught trying to help TFG beat the real President LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #29
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