I was thinking Hasan was on to something when he talked about them backing Biden or being quiet was a strategic move to get him out and not blame the left. Seeing how hard they are defending him has me so confused why they are doing this. I didn’t mind the generic support statements but Joe seems to have something on them wtf
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Hasan explained it, and Ilhan is executing. You support the candidate, because you don’t gain anything by going against him and supporting Mamala, for example.  

If he stays in, you don’t lose anything. If he steps down, you’re now in play- Kamala will come with promises for support. That’s politics- the progressives want to trade their support for future policy or positions. 

And, added bonus, you can criticize the senior centrist Dems for shit they ALWAYS do and it’s technically defending Biden. 

“Sure is a shame that our leadership is feckless, and never comes up with a reasonable plan and stand on until the last fucking minute.”
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My problem with this take is the same reason I have a problem with the Hilary campaign’s take on Bernie in 2016 that “it’s causing damage”. I don’t think that it’s ok to do the same fake shit they do just because you can use it against them now. 

Sure, the Dem centrists could be a much stronger and courageous front against Biden, but Omar hasn’t exactly led that charge either. The reality is that only one person has the power to stop the damage being done… Biden. Directing that blame and energy towards others that are working to get Biden out does nothing except legitimize that tactic. 

If it really is that they’re feckless and need to come out stronger, lead that charge. If Biden doesn’t drop out, he’s lost anyways so you gain nothing. If Malala takes over, perhaps you can leverage your support for Biden removal. You have a better chance with that than making a deal with a for sure loser.
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Hasan just now on his stream: “It’s a political miscalculation.”
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