2024 US Presidential Election

[zorg1000]

LegitHyperbole said:

zorg1000 said:

Like it says, “big claims need sources”.  Claiming that Obama was going to hand pick someone to challenge Kamala was based on absolutely nothing and extreme hyperbole.

A more nuanced take that could lead to actual discussion would be something like, “I’m surprised Obama hasn’t endorsed her yet, anybody know why that is?”

Even if this wasn’t the intentional, your post came off like a conspiracy theory.

No, but I read an article. I can't find the original but if you search there are many articles. Here's one from yesterday. My post is being misunderstood. 

https://nypost.com/2024/07/21/us-news/barack-obama-doesnt-endorse-kamala-harris-says-dems-will-pick-outstanding-nominee/

And Sky news...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/as-obama-stops-short-of-backing-kamala-harris-whos-throwing-their-weight-behind-vice-president-13183018

Again, it’s about how you framed it. Nowhere in either of those articles does it say Obama is going to endorse a surprise pick, you jumped to that conclusion.

These are his quotes in those articles:

We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,” Obama said.

“But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges.”

“I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August,” Obama said.

America’s first black president added: “For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times  —  and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.”