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Easterncedar

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7. Kamala should have celebrated Biden's successes

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 07:28 AM

Jun 22

BIDEN’s administration rescued the economy and supported infrastructure development, got money to the small businesses and local governments struggling to get through the pandemic and helped us all with free COVID vaccines and test kits. He had brilliant accomplishments to build on. Distancing from this was bad strategy, IMO.

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Newsom embraces Biden in run-up to 2028 primary [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 22 OP

Damn, I misread this as "Newsom embarrasses Biden in run-up to 2028 primary" Polybius Jun 22 #1

I did a double take when I first read the headline also-and then started to read the riversedge Jun 22 #3

I did the same thing. I have advanced macular degeneration which causes brer cat Jun 22 #4

I agree, BRDS, and I am glad to see this. brer cat Jun 22 #2

Smart. Joinfortmill Jun 22 #5

That's great, IMO. Best thing about Newsom is he's an unapologetic Dem and a fighter LymphocyteLover Jun 22 #6

Kamala should have celebrated Biden's successes Easterncedar Jun 22 #7

While Biden was a good president, he represents the old guard. Lonestarblue Jun 22 #8

She had a whole range of messaging including what you indicated BumRushDaShow Jun 22 #9

Clilnton, Obama, and Biden were too moderate for me... ananda Jun 22 #16

It may help him in the primary; it will hurt him in the general. everyonematters Jun 22 #10

He has to get through the primary before being in the general. LisaL Jun 22 #13

I think the benefits will far outweigh the costs in the general. Torchlight Jun 22 #14

When he left office, his approval rating was around 38%. I like Joe Biden, but we have to face reality. everyonematters Jun 22 #17

We all interpret data differently Torchlight Jun 22 #18

That's what people said before the debate. everyonematters Jun 22 #19

I well remember - it was like a reality distortion field. Midwestern Democrat Jun 22 #23

political games Tetrachloride Jun 22 #11

No good deed goes unpunished. usonian Jun 22 #12

Very smart Aviation Pro Jun 22 #15

Good. SamuelAdams Jun 22 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Jun 22 #21

Good. DavidDvorkin Jun 22 #22

How refreshing MustLoveBeagles Jun 22 #24