I have no doubt we all want to defeat Trump. Some of us have differing ideas on the best way to do that, but we can't let that devolve into factions refusing to vote.
First, I am sorry that you have been subjected to such nastiness Allison. That sounds horrible. Second, I 1000% agree with you! I am proudly and happily ridin' with Biden and have trippled my efforts to make that happen. And word from the ground, I organize postcarding and boy have my new volunteers been pouring in since the debate.
thank you Jennifer B!! It does my burnt out old battleaxe peace-marching heart good to see how hard volunteers are working the postcards, phone lines, p2p networking, whatever it takes. So grateful for your work and also the mentoring!
There’s also Activate America. Lots of candidates to choose from. Many in battleground states. I find their response to my signing up to be within the hour. https://www.activateamerica.vote
For Postcards To Voters, email join@TonyTheDemocrat.org You supply your own postcards and stamps. Note that other organizers have postcard and letter-writing.
I did that in 2020 (outdoors) and 2022. Believe me, people are happy to have something to do, especially when they're flailing about with anxiety.... Set them in front of a stack of postcards with some colored pens and it will help take the anxiety down a few notches!
BIDEN is the most transformative POTUS since FDR and certainly in my lifetime. There is no way that I am abandoning him, especially because he has done so much for our country and our alliances abroad . I care about saving our Democracy. We are a hairs breath from losing it this year, and god knows if we would ever get it back.
I agree. Why do Democrats constantly bicker instead of uniting against threats? I just want to defeat Trump. The news media is unwatchable. I’m writing postcards, messaging my senators and representative, contributing some money though I’m retired and it’s tight. We have to win. Biden has accomplished so much for all of us.
I'm totally committed to voting blue up and down the ballot. If Joe Biden chooses to continue, then I'm voting for Joe. If he doesn't, then I'm voting for whoever is the Dem nominee. We're not voting for which one we like better, what the polls say, or who sounds better on the debate stage. We're voting for democracy. Dems=democracy. MAGA/not voting/3rd party=NOT democracy. All of the MAGA threats (Project 2025) are all for naught without Trump in office.
This has got to be the new campaign message. The horrors of Project 2025 doctrine can’t be exposed enough. In fact, it needs more exposure. I’m really tempted to put this message on postcards I write.
Proj2025 has been in the works since Reagan was in office. The Heritage Foundation joined in. Then the federalist society and Christian nationalists. Repubs have always been patient with their long game; Dems strategies have not.
Biden was not my first, second or third choice. But here we are, so I’m inclined to keep ridin’ with Biden. But yeah, he needs to do well with George interview.
I agree with all of your points. I was despondent after Biden’s performance, but honestly- never thought he should step aside this late in the campaign. Regroup and keep our focus on voting blue up and down the ballot. I love Rep Crockett’s take on all this replace Biden nonsense.
Thank you for this well-written exposition that expresses my own feelings much better than I could have done. What you lay out is, I believe, the best course for defending freedom and democracy for ourselves and for the nations who ally with us.
Thank you, Allison and keep up the good work! I have found that by reading a transcript of the debate there’s a much clearer picture about who is honest, who has logical plans and who’s done so much for this country already. And it isn’t the orange wonder!
Thanks for this reminder about the transcript. Others have noted that non-English speakers who were able to view captions in their own language got a much clearer picture of what was said by the debaters; they saw that Trump didn't answer the questions while Biden attempted to do so, and that Trump was spewing bs and bluster. It might have swayed more than a few voters.
It's the same with the NYT; I cancelled last Saturday but my subscription runs out on July 16th. I go to the main page to access the games but glance at the headlines and they're still moaning about Biden stepping down. I'm heartsick but I have faith that the US will do the right thing in November.
Thank you Allison for all you do. I agree with you, we’ve got to stick with Joe. I hate debates, but Joe was exhausted from all the traveling and sick. I just wish the media would focus on the liar that he was debating. But it’s over and everything Joe Biden has accomplished and will continue is why I want vote for anyone else.
I wish the media would stop asking him if he plans to step down. How about asking him if he has modified his stance on packing the Supreme Court. A yes to that would get the positive buzz he needs.
I hate that the MSM follow maga talking points every time. The right is fueling this narrative. They know Biden can (and will) win and they’re getting desperate. But man I’m disappointed in some of my fellows. It’s Al Franken all over again. It needs to stop.
Democrats and Independents have asked, why Republicans changed their tunes after Mar-A-Lago meetings? Congresspersons like Lindsey Graham in 2015, “President Donald Trump is a "race-baiting xenophobic bigot;" or Kevin McCarthy in 2021, “The President bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action by President Trump, accept his share of responsibility, quell the brewing unrest, and ensure President elect Biden is able to successfully begin his term.” After meetings with Trump in Mar-A-Lago, they became part of the sycophant circle.
People said that Trump had “something on them.” Elected people said that they feared retaliation, in the same form as others had experienced when they made derogatory remarks about Trump. Retaliation against them and their families. However, as Project 2025 has come into focus, the answer has as well. They came to understand that there was a revolution on the horizon, greater than they could fathom, and to which they yielded. They were either in with the power grab, or they were out.
If you want to understand the devastation that awaits America, read about those who will lose their identity and freedom, read the Project 2025 report for yourself at Project 2025 https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf I suggest reading one chapter, then take a break. It will bring you to your knees, but it is necessary to understand what it is. Then, tell everyone about it.
Be aware of the media support of Trump. They are calling for Biden to step down because of one fumbled debate. They are convincing weaker Democrats to ask their leader to step aside. With just four months to go! Watch this and ask yourself if they are right. Simone Biles failures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njokG3lxj7k She has won more medals than any gymnast and is going to try again in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris must continue to campaign and win the 2024 election through a revolt at the polls.
I agree. The first 10 minutes or so of the debate was bad, but Biden did improve - not gaslighting, just fact (read the transcript instead of concentrating on visuals). He never got to great, at the best adequate. The debate is a sample of one which is statistically irrelevant. He was fine after the debate, at the Waffle House, the next day on the campaign trail, and speaking about the Supreme Court decision. He's been an outstanding President for the last 3.5 years and has a long political career of people counting him out and then he wins. Listen to Mika on Morning Joe. No President runs the country by having debates in the Oval Office. Hillary won all three of her debates against Trump and that didn't turn out well. The polls consistently had her ahead. If your fear is that Biden might die in office, we've had 8 Presidents die in office, the VP stepped in and the country moved on. If you think that VP Harris could simply step in as the candidate, think about that for a minute. The assumption (not fact) is that everyone who's said they'll vote for Biden (Democrats, Republicans, Independents and undecided) would suddenly vote for Harris, more voters will actually vote and some will change their votes to Harris. I like VP Harris but she's polling about the same as Biden. We know Trump is racist and misogynistic but if you believe that this does not exist among Biden voters I have a bridge to sell you. How many Biden voters would simply stay home because their voice, through the primaries, was ignored. Yes, Biden's old but I trust him to be President, especially now with absolute and presumptive immunity. He's been in public service for 50 years and the only "bad" thing anyone can say is that he's old. US culture hates the thought of aging and after the debate, it sunk home that Biden's old. Professionals have said that Biden shows normal signs of aging. That's not what they've said about Trump and we have absolutely no idea about Trump's health because he refuses to be transparent. What if the pundits had said, after the debate, "Well, Biden didn't do very well at all, but let's see if he does much better at the next debate". I think we've all been critical about the coverage of Biden vs Trump by the MSM but suddenly we'll take their opinions at face value. They're making a lot of money off talking about Biden's age as Allison said. They've really had nothing "controversial" to say about Biden so this is addictive for them.
First, I am sorry that you have been subjected to such nastiness Allison. That sounds horrible. Second, I 1000% agree with you! I am proudly and happily ridin' with Biden and have trippled my efforts to make that happen. And word from the ground, I organize postcarding and boy have my new volunteers been pouring in since the debate.
How go you do the postcards? I want to do that but don’t know how.
Can you DM? Happy to set you up!
thank you Jennifer B!! It does my burnt out old battleaxe peace-marching heart good to see how hard volunteers are working the postcards, phone lines, p2p networking, whatever it takes. So grateful for your work and also the mentoring!
There’s also Activate America. Lots of candidates to choose from. Many in battleground states. I find their response to my signing up to be within the hour. https://www.activateamerica.vote
For Postcards To Voters, email join@TonyTheDemocrat.org You supply your own postcards and stamps. Note that other organizers have postcard and letter-writing.
I’m on my second batch of postcards!
Invite some friends and have a party!
I did that in 2020 (outdoors) and 2022. Believe me, people are happy to have something to do, especially when they're flailing about with anxiety.... Set them in front of a stack of postcards with some colored pens and it will help take the anxiety down a few notches!
Taking action is the antidote to despair!
Thank you! I think you are dead on 🎯 target.
BIDEN is the most transformative POTUS since FDR and certainly in my lifetime. There is no way that I am abandoning him, especially because he has done so much for our country and our alliances abroad . I care about saving our Democracy. We are a hairs breath from losing it this year, and god knows if we would ever get it back.
I agree. Why do Democrats constantly bicker instead of uniting against threats? I just want to defeat Trump. The news media is unwatchable. I’m writing postcards, messaging my senators and representative, contributing some money though I’m retired and it’s tight. We have to win. Biden has accomplished so much for all of us.
Me too Jeannie! We can all help in some way.
I'm totally committed to voting blue up and down the ballot. If Joe Biden chooses to continue, then I'm voting for Joe. If he doesn't, then I'm voting for whoever is the Dem nominee. We're not voting for which one we like better, what the polls say, or who sounds better on the debate stage. We're voting for democracy. Dems=democracy. MAGA/not voting/3rd party=NOT democracy. All of the MAGA threats (Project 2025) are all for naught without Trump in office.
You are so right!!!!
There you have it…. Distilling Julie’s comment:
Dems = Democracy. Repubs = Dictatorship & Autocracy directed by Project 2025.
This has got to be the new campaign message. The horrors of Project 2025 doctrine can’t be exposed enough. In fact, it needs more exposure. I’m really tempted to put this message on postcards I write.
Proj2025 has been in the works since Reagan was in office. The Heritage Foundation joined in. Then the federalist society and Christian nationalists. Repubs have always been patient with their long game; Dems strategies have not.
Biden was not my first, second or third choice. But here we are, so I’m inclined to keep ridin’ with Biden. But yeah, he needs to do well with George interview.
Thank you , Allison. I’m pretty much with you.
I agree with all of your points. I was despondent after Biden’s performance, but honestly- never thought he should step aside this late in the campaign. Regroup and keep our focus on voting blue up and down the ballot. I love Rep Crockett’s take on all this replace Biden nonsense.
https://x.com/JasmineForUS/status/1808295266992128154?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
1000% agree. We must all hang together on this. Unity behind the leader is the only way to beat the Orange Menace, and that is the singular goal.
Thank you for this well-written exposition that expresses my own feelings much better than I could have done. What you lay out is, I believe, the best course for defending freedom and democracy for ourselves and for the nations who ally with us.
Thank you, Allison and keep up the good work! I have found that by reading a transcript of the debate there’s a much clearer picture about who is honest, who has logical plans and who’s done so much for this country already. And it isn’t the orange wonder!
Thanks for this reminder about the transcript. Others have noted that non-English speakers who were able to view captions in their own language got a much clearer picture of what was said by the debaters; they saw that Trump didn't answer the questions while Biden attempted to do so, and that Trump was spewing bs and bluster. It might have swayed more than a few voters.
CNN? Have they been overtaken by Russia? This constant drumbeat about Biden stepping down and crickets about Trump being a pedophile!!
It's the same with the NYT; I cancelled last Saturday but my subscription runs out on July 16th. I go to the main page to access the games but glance at the headlines and they're still moaning about Biden stepping down. I'm heartsick but I have faith that the US will do the right thing in November.
Joe all the way, Democrats no matter what, exercise your right to vote like your kids’, grandkids’, cousins’, nieces’, nephews’ lives
are on the line! Vote BLUE
Thank you Allison for all you do. I agree with you, we’ve got to stick with Joe. I hate debates, but Joe was exhausted from all the traveling and sick. I just wish the media would focus on the liar that he was debating. But it’s over and everything Joe Biden has accomplished and will continue is why I want vote for anyone else.
I wish the media would stop asking him if he plans to step down. How about asking him if he has modified his stance on packing the Supreme Court. A yes to that would get the positive buzz he needs.
SO exactly exactly RIGHT
you go AG 🎉🤗🤺🎉
I hate that the MSM follow maga talking points every time. The right is fueling this narrative. They know Biden can (and will) win and they’re getting desperate. But man I’m disappointed in some of my fellows. It’s Al Franken all over again. It needs to stop.
Democrats and Independents have asked, why Republicans changed their tunes after Mar-A-Lago meetings? Congresspersons like Lindsey Graham in 2015, “President Donald Trump is a "race-baiting xenophobic bigot;" or Kevin McCarthy in 2021, “The President bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action by President Trump, accept his share of responsibility, quell the brewing unrest, and ensure President elect Biden is able to successfully begin his term.” After meetings with Trump in Mar-A-Lago, they became part of the sycophant circle.
People said that Trump had “something on them.” Elected people said that they feared retaliation, in the same form as others had experienced when they made derogatory remarks about Trump. Retaliation against them and their families. However, as Project 2025 has come into focus, the answer has as well. They came to understand that there was a revolution on the horizon, greater than they could fathom, and to which they yielded. They were either in with the power grab, or they were out.
If you want to understand the devastation that awaits America, read about those who will lose their identity and freedom, read the Project 2025 report for yourself at Project 2025 https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf I suggest reading one chapter, then take a break. It will bring you to your knees, but it is necessary to understand what it is. Then, tell everyone about it.
Be aware of the media support of Trump. They are calling for Biden to step down because of one fumbled debate. They are convincing weaker Democrats to ask their leader to step aside. With just four months to go! Watch this and ask yourself if they are right. Simone Biles failures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njokG3lxj7k She has won more medals than any gymnast and is going to try again in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris must continue to campaign and win the 2024 election through a revolt at the polls.
Thanks for all you do, Allison, and for your cogency here.
I agree. The first 10 minutes or so of the debate was bad, but Biden did improve - not gaslighting, just fact (read the transcript instead of concentrating on visuals). He never got to great, at the best adequate. The debate is a sample of one which is statistically irrelevant. He was fine after the debate, at the Waffle House, the next day on the campaign trail, and speaking about the Supreme Court decision. He's been an outstanding President for the last 3.5 years and has a long political career of people counting him out and then he wins. Listen to Mika on Morning Joe. No President runs the country by having debates in the Oval Office. Hillary won all three of her debates against Trump and that didn't turn out well. The polls consistently had her ahead. If your fear is that Biden might die in office, we've had 8 Presidents die in office, the VP stepped in and the country moved on. If you think that VP Harris could simply step in as the candidate, think about that for a minute. The assumption (not fact) is that everyone who's said they'll vote for Biden (Democrats, Republicans, Independents and undecided) would suddenly vote for Harris, more voters will actually vote and some will change their votes to Harris. I like VP Harris but she's polling about the same as Biden. We know Trump is racist and misogynistic but if you believe that this does not exist among Biden voters I have a bridge to sell you. How many Biden voters would simply stay home because their voice, through the primaries, was ignored. Yes, Biden's old but I trust him to be President, especially now with absolute and presumptive immunity. He's been in public service for 50 years and the only "bad" thing anyone can say is that he's old. US culture hates the thought of aging and after the debate, it sunk home that Biden's old. Professionals have said that Biden shows normal signs of aging. That's not what they've said about Trump and we have absolutely no idea about Trump's health because he refuses to be transparent. What if the pundits had said, after the debate, "Well, Biden didn't do very well at all, but let's see if he does much better at the next debate". I think we've all been critical about the coverage of Biden vs Trump by the MSM but suddenly we'll take their opinions at face value. They're making a lot of money off talking about Biden's age as Allison said. They've really had nothing "controversial" to say about Biden so this is addictive for them.