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David Packman: 7-9-24

Should Biden step down? Maybe with the right process he would consider it. A study could be done to see if a fair and legal replacement process could be put in place with the pro’s and con’s considered. If there can be a process done in time and if there seems to be considerably more pro’s than con’s, the process could be presented to Biden. Biden could then decide whether to step down or not. If he decides to stay in, we support him 100 percent.

If he steps down, he will be retiring with a lifetime of great public service for our country. The process of doing this could be to have debates among vetted Democrats wanting to run against Trump. This group should include Vice President Harris and some others that have been mentioned as possible replacements along with Tim Ryan and Amy Klobuchar. Ballots could be mailed to all registered Democrats. An on-line vote would occur, where the voter would enter his or her name and ballot code and then vote. This would need to be done in July or so, so that the winner would be known before the Ohio August 7 deadline. Biden would give his delegates to the winner. All candidates and Biden would help in the campaign.

It would be essential that all legal requirements are met. Any glitches could turn the whole thing into a mess. On the positive side, media attention would be on the debates. Questions dealing with Trump trying to overthrow election results, Supreme Court delaying and Republicans assisting Trump and Putin could be asked.

Having a decision at the Convention would likely alienate some voters. Just picking Vice President Harris would still have the same negatives on the border issue as Biden.

I would urge the contenders to campaign for a minimum of women rights to be guaranteed nationwide and not try to get Roe completely restored this election cycle, to have a policy to control the border, to strongly support Ukraine and to strengthen democracy here and worldwide.

Thank you,

Doug

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Barbara J Carignan's avatar

GOOD GOD! what is happening to our country. Can’t we Democrats do something.. Should we protest like the idiot MAGA people. Biden’s team needs to get tough and attack the REPUBLICANS. Again remember who we are fighting against the most treasonous person in the world right now. What can I do to help stop this insanity?

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