Biden says he's 'fine' with Trump staying on the ballot for 2024

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Biden says he's 'fine' with Trump staying on the ballot for 2024
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He can't say he's not fine with it, because otherwise Republicans and the propaganda machine would cry impropriety and political persecution. We'd never hear the end of how "Biden tried to get his political opponent removed," and how "Democrats are cheaters rigging the system."

It was wise of him not to give them any sound bites and to defer to the courts, because they're the ones who should be deciding this (for better or worse).

Also, it signals that Biden is not worried about whether or not he can beat Trumpty Dumpty again.

Does it? He’s a politician. Everything is about image. I doubt he’s giving his honest opinion instead he’s just projecting a positive image. Not saying anything is wrong with this but you can’t assume he’s being truthful.

That was the point the poster was making- that by not taking umbrage with Trump on the ballot, it give the appearance of confidence in him defeating Trump (whether or not he personally feels he can.)

No. You’re making the point that I just made.

If Biden isn’t worried, that is an internal thought not external. This doesn’t indicate how he feels. What he expresses in public is different than his internal thoughts and feelings. It’s what politicians do.

You were the one making the point theatre the guy above you had just made

Who cares? We already hear all that shit.

True, but that's all based on tired and debunked info. Him saying Trump should be removed would be fresh fuel for that idiotic fire. They shouldn't get any help wearing people down during an election year that's already going to be rife with disinformation.