• Bytemeister@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Not just voter abstention, but ineffective voting too. Voting 3rd in this election is a surefire way to get trump back in office. If you wanted to stick it to Biden and get someone else, your chance was 4 years ago during the primary.

    You’re not voting Biden because you like him, you’re voting Biden because you want to be able to vote for someone else in 2028. That is literally what is at stake here, and it can’t be said loud enough or often enough.

    Before the “real left” quisling trolls respond, please tell us two things… Who is the 3rd party candidate you are supporting instead? What are their chances of winning this election?

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      your chance was 4 years ago during the primary.

      I’m sorry I didn’t realize we elected presidents for 8 year terms?

      Edit- just preserving this quote.

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          We have absolutely aborted the campaigns of incumbent presidents before. The DNC and White House however worked very hard to shut down any criticism during the primary timeframe, refused to have debates, disburse money, etc

          So if they’re going to treat this full election as a preference poll on Biden, then so will the people. And his approval numbers are bad.

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              2 days ago

              I said aborted the campaign, not lost the nomination. Usually the candidates have the good sense to bow out before that happens.

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                Are you talking about Truman? One guy who started to seek the presidency, after serving 1.5 terms, and then pulling out before being the presumptive nominee? I don’t think history is on your side for this one.

                Also, answer the questions please.

                Edit: You actually said “We have absolutely aborted the campaigns of incumbent presidents before.” Implying that the candidate did not win their nomination. Let’s go ahead and put those goalposts back where they were initially.

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                    Alright, so your position is invalid. Before moving on, please answer my original questions.