Back to the Basement

Punditry time.

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Unable to resist the allure of rank punditry any longer, Jonah brings his trusted election sherpa, A.B. Stoddard, back to the Remnant for a journey through the depths of human depravity (or, more specifically, the burgeoning 2024 election). They kick things off with a discussion of Trump’s arraignment—and what it means for the primaries—before delving into the logistics of a Biden reelection campaign. Afterward, they touch on a variety of subjects, including the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election result, and Trump’s deadly habit of juggling chainsaws.

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    BaltoJohn

    A couple of days ago, I listened to a podcast interview of Frank Bruni from another never Trump publication, and he predicted Biden would not run in '24. A B is not entirely alone, a voice crying in the wilderness. What puzzles me is that I haven't heard any pundit point out that Harris will be a real drag on the ticket. I don't see any way to keep her off the ticket except having some very prominent Black senior statesmen persuade her to drop out voluntarily, to "take one for the team." I'm sure some extremely attractive sinecure could be found to offer her. Otherwise, you can bet the GOP, especially if Trump is the nominee, will campaign against Harris, not Biden, complete with video of Biden's missteps and Harris 's laugh.

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  2. Randall Briggs

    We wish that the Democrats wouldn't support Trumpist Republicans in their primary races, but at the end of the day it's up to Republican voters to vote wisely. We can't blame the Democrats for Republican voters being stupid.

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    Gibby

    No dog talk????

    Were they replaced by pod people doppelgängers? Was there some kind of Phillip k dick sifting sands of history event and now jonah and AB are instead salamander people?

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    Speidie

    1) As to the player on the page, I'm really happy with it as I download the mp3 file from it and listen when I'm out and about. I couldn't do that with the prior player.
    2) I am rooting for AB to be right about Biden not running. Though Josh Shapiro could have a thicker resume, he would be my first choice for the Democrat nominee.

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    Gibc

    Couple of observations,

    It is true Trump will try to blow up the election, and will get more than one person to not support another Rep. just Trump. But some of them will support the Rep nominee if they fight, and remember how many Trump chased out of the party, many will come back for a sane person running against the any one the Dems put up in their current crazy state, especially if it is Joe B.

    I think the Republicans are being smart not attacking until they have to, then come hard, and don't stop.And if all of them do it at once, he will look foolish trying to strike back at all of them at once.

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  6. Abigail.R.Larkin

    Biden running toward the center like an old man trying to get his steps at the mall 😂😂😂😂 I can’t

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  7. Linilulu

    I agree with AB. Biden will not be the nominee. Now there are about 5 of us. Look out world, here we come!

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      C C Writer

      I tend to agree.

      Furthermore, I am not persuaded Trump will be the nominee either. Sue me, then re-read explanations from people who know how election cycles work.

      Dozens of us. You can think of us as a remnant.

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        Ben Connelly

        I think Biden will be the D nominee but definitely don’t think Trump will be the R nominee.

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  8. Cliffdwellers

    "I would like some suspenders to go with the belt." Hah!

    BTW Jonah I think you were thinking of the wrong Maria; you referenced a line from "The Sound of Music" not "West Side Story" -- "How do you solve a problem like (Kamala)?"

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    Anne W (Raw5254)

    Holding the purse was my favorite part! My husband hasn’t listened yet, so I’m looking forward to listening again with him. This was really good!

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    Seth B

    AB for President!

    No, I don't wish that on her, of course. But she could be on the Remnant every other week and I'd be happy.

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