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mr715

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19. I understand, but "performing well" is poorly defined.

Reply to Chemical Bill (Reply #18)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 07:02 PM

16 hrs ago

He was losing reelection based on polling. He was running a lethargic campaign. And the debate.

In this particular case, performance is entirely outcome driven for me. He did not succeed at stopping Trump, and therefore was not performing well.

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Kamala.... n/t Chemical Bill Wednesday #1

Hillary/Harris 2028. OAITW r.2.0 Wednesday #2

That's a good way to get another Republican president iemanja Wednesday #4

If you read The Conyers Report... Chemical Bill Wednesday #7

And what would their campaign slogan be, "The third time's the charm"? Rob H. 21 hrs ago #15

Also that. nt eppur_se_muova Wednesday #5

He listened to experts, he knew how to delegate, and he had a VP ready to step in Warpy Wednesday #3

I didn't either. LisaL Wednesday #6

Stage IV cancer is worth worrying about mr715 Wednesday #8

Not So Fast DET Wednesday #10

But the cancer was there are was real. mr715 Yesterday #11

Yes, But DET Yesterday #13

I was under the impression that any cancer can affect mental acuity mr715 22 hrs ago #14

Beyond My Pay Grade DET 18 hrs ago #17

Nailed it, DET OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #12

Plus... Chemical Bill Wednesday #9

I'm sorry but what good did it do? mr715 20 hrs ago #16

I was explaining why I wasn't worried about President Biden. Chemical Bill 18 hrs ago #18

I understand, but "performing well" is poorly defined. mr715 16 hrs ago #19

Have you read The Conyers Report? n/t Chemical Bill 14 hrs ago #21

No mr715 14 hrs ago #22

Please read it before you blame any Democrat. Chemical Bill 14 hrs ago #23

Plus Mad_Machine76 16 hrs ago #20