Liberals are furious. And they want Joe Biden to channel their angst and calm their nerves by advocating for every tactical maneuver available to stall Donald Trump’s coming Supreme Court nomination in the Senate.
A creature of the Senate for more than three decades, Biden has long argued that once Trump is out of the way some old norms will be restored and the two parties might be able to collaborate. But before Sunday, he’d never tested his own ability to persuade — especially his optimism, despite evidence it's unwarranted — as a presidential nominee in such an explicit way.
Biden saved his toughest talk for Trump and the Senate leader, though he also called out Lindsey Graham, the Judiciary Committee chair. For Trump, Biden contended, it’s all a game, a play to “gin up emotions and anger." And with Trump, McConnell is trying to, jam through the nomination as “an exercise in raw political power.”
Increasingly, Biden's speech is looking like it was aimed at not a group of three or four, but an audience as small as one: Sen. Mitt Romney. If Romney were to oppose McConnell’s push for a quick vote, the majority leader would have no votes to spare — and Vice President Mike Pence would have to step in to break the tie.
If those proposals do worry Biden, he’s trying to direct attention elsewhere. An aide said Biden is closely coordinating with Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. They described them as unified in the belief that the Supreme Court fight underscores the importance of the election, particularly around health care during the pandemic, with the Trump administration trying to undermine the Affordable Care Act in the courts.
Lol. Until someone with his ear tells him otherwise and then its back to the power grab.
Remain moderate, Mr. Biden.
If JoeBiden is going to swing any voters, he's going to have to show some teeth. Sd to say, it's the only thing they seem to respond to these days. If they go low, we have to try going lower. call trAmp out for who and what he is. Which irritates his supporters. But they hear
Joe Biden is sticking with what he's capable of doing. He's not really up to it.
He may have to get tougher, but I sure hate to see that happen. I’d prefer if he could win by being who he is.
There’s no pure power politics within the Republicans. They’re losing ground because they are NOT playing that game, as they should. They need to play that game....they lose because they aren’t.
Find another gear Joe. Find another gear.
Like democrats and their media have been doing for the last 4 years or different? When democrats have nothing else they just make stuff up.
The Far-Left wants blood. Most of America, incl. Democrats, Republicans & Independents ARE sick of fringe politics! And why does the Far-Left want blood like the Far-Right? The Horseshoe Theory of Poli Sci lives!
Who has won if we become them?
If Biden gets elected this so called bipartisanship will be out the window by January 21st. Joe will be put back on the shelf or should I say stored back in the basement. Then the progressive, liberal base of the Dems led by his Vice President will be in charge.
When the new court destroys the Affordable Care Act, blocks voting rights, and overturns Roe v Wade, he’ll change his mind.
Hmmm, he is only a candidate. He does not have authority for pure power tactics. I do not think Democrats are fair in calling on Biden to be tough.
It is a dilemma. How do you fight against a Nazi level of evil without becoming evil yourself?
...it’s difficult to understand exactly what he’s doing.
So now “doing your job” is now immoral?
FiretheGOP. Let’s get it trending.
Liberals want blood transfusions, palliative care, and freedom from medical bankruptcy. Biden doesn't have to resort to brutal tactics to win the liberals, he can endorse Medicare4All ShahidForChange ShahidVsPelosi
For the good of the nation we must be bipartisan. But the second party cannot be the formerly gop. They have gone off the far right cliff—racists and tabloid paranoids.The Rs must be replaced by another right of center party.
No, we want HELP when we are bleeding- big difference. Medicare4All ButtarIsBetter ShahidForChange CA12 supports M4A Nancy Pelosi is 'not a real big fan' Volunteer text, donate, phone-bank
I hope liberals are proud of themselves...
Joe Biden would get down on all fours and bark like a dog if they told him to.
dems getting everything they asked for , not supporting BernieSanders clowns.
Yeah, he may waste much of his first year trying the bipartisan game, just as Obama did, but it won’t work. They may act conciliatory to Biden, but it will only be to delay him getting anything done. They know he’ll only have two years, until mid-term likely causes change again.
I’ve heard nothing from him concerning bipartisanship. It’s been nothing but long tales & wrong COVID-19 ’s.
Stop playing the sympathy card. Time to play hard core like he does.
Who even pays attention to anything the Politico yellow rag reports? Pfft.
Coward
Oh god its Obama all over again. Look even so called 'moderate' and 'vulnerable' republican senators are on the fence about letting McConnell and the orange idiot stack the court. Republicans. Do not. Want. Bipartisanship. Ever. Why are we not waking up?
Democrats are paid to lose!
Joe Biden Knows we have to heal this nation. He is a patriot above all else. George Washington himself warned us about the insidious effects of partisanship in his farewell address. Country over party.
And that is why Biden will not win. You have to fight populism with populism.
Joe doesn’t know where he is
He will because he’s a good guy. That’s why we love him! But, he will likely only be a one term POTUS, and Kamala will go HARD in the yard! 🙌🏽
Just get elected first Joe. You have one mission.
His blind spot. We need to go for the jugular if he wins and the senate flips
Biden will prevail in this argument for now. If bipartisanship doesn't work...
Dems in dissaray!
Are you f$$ing kidding? The Democrats are literally burning down the damn country, killing people and have shutdown our lives. What is more of a 'pure power move'? Nuclear holocaust?
Harry Reid... put the blame where it goes.
Thank you JoeBiden - honor, decency, and respect. Let's bring humanity back!!
As usual, Politico, you're being quite naive. Joe knows the game, but he also knows that the GOP is playing dirtier than ever, & he's playing his cards close to his chest. Also known as being strategic...
He's right.
Joe Biden is wrong Democrats have got to grab their balls and stand up to the Republicans you have got to get tough or you get walked on like you have been getting
Is this some sort of joke? Democrats has has zero scruples or ethics since 2016 in dealing with the GOP.
Not blood. Just emphasis what he offers...not just what trump is not. But do it in a loud confident kick ass manner. No hand wringing. No soft voice.. sometimes you have to fight fire with a fire extinguisher on steroids.
fool
If Biden wins, he’ll find out that Republicans have no interest in bipartisanship. He should know that from the Garland nomination.
Then democracy will die. Thanks status quo joe.
Every candidate does NOT need to be a moronic blowhard, rattling off his every thought like a 2 year old. Are we not working for something better?
Pure power tactics? This literally came from Harry Reid.
He’s a decent guy.
That will cost him some votes
Joe Biden lies. Give it 24 hrs., after this little soundbite that his handlers told him to read, dies, he'll be given something else to read and so on, and so on...
YongKhor1 He's right. You don't politic on it.
It is a mistake to bring flowers to a fight.
Joe is been in DC nearly five Decades. He supposed to know the way things are done. If he doesn't, he's too SENILE to be POTUS. Democrats should be arrested for Elderly Abuse.
Biden and his team just need to keep their eyes on the price ! Win the presidency and the senate and - then give the GOP a serious taste of their own bull shit for 8 years!
He's actually just shrugging. And sleepwalking.
I’ve got my gop hubby ready to vote against Trump. We want Biden to come out strong in the debates without going extreme left. Many of our gop friends are this close to voting CountryOverParty but it won’t happen if Biden swings far left.BidenHarris2020ToSaveAmerica
There’s been no such thing the last 10 years. If this is true then he’s a fool.
JOE, their behavior AND tactics are UNAMERICAN. We really are NOT a dysfunctional country or a Morton Downey Jr (80's) LOUD MOUTHS tv show Trump mimics. America is better than this! We are a kind nation worthy to be called friend. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY under such tyranny.
He definitely doesn't have dementia everyone. Lets all pretend this is smart and normal and not obvious evidence this mfer is gonna lose.
As he should. He's NOT Twitler. Thank God.
American Voters there is one thing MoscowMitch fears and that is losing the Senate majority! There are 12 Republican Senators up for re-election in 2020! Including Mitch himself. Do not be afraid to vote! Vote early, vote once! Make sure you VoteEveryRepublicanOutOfOffice
Biden can do both. It’s nice not hearing negativity all day. Biden can just show Trump in his own words & ask what’s so MAGA about 200k dead? Trump supporters are like rabid dogs. You can’t tame them once they’ve been infected & diseased.
Don't try it, Politico, with this divide and conquer bullshit. We're a team.
JoeBiden I appreciate Biden not wanting to “retaliate” against GOP but times are different compared to 20 years ago. The word “compromise” doesn’t exist in Trump Party. They lie about everything & turn those lies into attacks which so many ppl believe. I hope you’re right Joe...
You need to fight fire with Fire
I would rethink this. He can’t work thr republicans currently on office. These are Trump republicans not Mccain republicans.
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Stay the course Joe B. Yelling and carrying on like a second grader is not what we NEED! We already have POTUS for that chicken crap.
Biden is competing to win fair and square. Trump & GOP are running to grab power - and are willing to do whatever it takes: corruption, cheating, bribing, foreign help ... all included. Democrats should combat the Trumpist designs.
That might be why he's the best suited to run the country out of the two major party candidates available to us. We're going to have to live with each other after this. It's not going to work if we're in a tit-for-tat war for blood.
Joe biden does what he’s told. It’s astounding how anybody could think otherwise.
200 million.
F that
So governing as the constitution describes is now considered a power tactic. Unlike Deep State Coups, riots, doxxing, intimidation, etc.
Okay Politico, who is talking this BS, or is Politico making up shit for a story. We need to win an election for democracy. This election is too important for some Dem loner talking this BS. I am sick of chaos. The cart cannot be before the horse.
We need to rebalance the ship. GOP stole a SCOTUS seat
He needs to get out there in NC, MI, WI, NV, AZ, IA, PA & FL and show his face to people, even if it’s a small group or crowd, TV ads is waste of money. Look at Trump campaigning so hard, Biden has to change, if he wants to win in November.
The Dems were always too weak against white supremacists, gun nuts, & religious fanatics.
Give me a break. The Dems are fascist seeking to violently overthrow the Government by any means. See ANTIFA see BLM see Riots see Blumenthal and AOC rhetoric...
Bipartisanship works if you have an honest actor on the other side of the table. Mitch has proven that they are not honest partners to work with. If they go through with the nomination then the Dem's are justified in going scorched earth when they take the majority.
Big mistake Joe. These people are not the people of yesteryear. They are down right evil and will use every dirty tactic necessary. You better toughen up.
If he is that will be his undoing, while setting back the Democratic party for Years to come.
Good for him, pure power is not what America is about.
The Democrats already do embrace pure power tactics
He honestly doesn't know what he's doing. He pops up every few days and rambles, then calls a lid for the day and rests up for sew days. Its pathetic.
Nonsense. While he is definitely embracing bipartisanship, he’s just not saying the other part out loud, which is the smart thing to do.
I’m with him on this and when we take the Senate bump it up to 13 and put our folks in
He's been pretty smart so far, never overreacting to the news of the moment. The speech today was enough.
He's keeping his powder dry.
Bullshit. How do get any weirder or dysfunctional than the trump party? Good for Joe.
No he's not. He's being silent.
While I fully trust Biden’s judgement and think he’ll make a great president, I do wonder at times if the “higher road” the Dems have chosen will, indeed, lead to the White House? Fingers crossed.
Good for you, Joe. Somebody’s got to try & stick to bipartisanship, it’s the only way we can get this country back on track & get both sides to come together & hopefully make some real progress going forward.
🛒 b4 🐎
like voter suppression during the primary, evading rape claims, advocating for mass war/incarceration and suggesting in-person voting during a pandemic or other stuff?
He keeps his word. Republicans do not, can’t be trusted.
It’s the right move, if the people supporting Biden vote. Reach out to the ones on the fence about even voting. It’s about winning, not about revenge.
He's wrong. It's a knife fight and nostalgia for the politics of old means you're going to bleed out.
Am not trying to be mean at all, but just really wondering if Biden is up to the task...if so, why is he being kept so hidden...
That’s not him.... I love the guy but he’s soft....
While I understand it, it is one of the core reasons why we lose.
This is what we fear…weak knee dems., too afraid to fight for the American people…believe me if Joe wins he is going to reach across the aisles and embrace Moscow Mitch, Ms.Lyndsey, Komrade Senator Ron Johnson and not prosecute Trump….
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good for him why I'm voting JoeBiden integrity and can't be bullied by anyone hope SpeakerPelosi and SenSchumer shut down this silliness= Joe's 'power' is democracy
Smart messaging.
I mean, Senate rule and norm changes aren't really up to the President, so who cares.
Heads on pikes.
It's not going to matter. Biden just said that 200 million died today (at the end of his address earlier) from COVID. Most of us are dead.
Did Trump kill over 200, 000 American people so far? How come this animal doesn't quit like Abe? How come no one can put this in the cage yet? What a pity this is the US now we live in !
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Joe you know nice guys finish first
Have you forgotten the words of Harry Truman. When you put a negro in the gutter it takes a white man to be in it with him.
Obama Agrees - President Trump MUST Replace RBG NOW!
Always at the mercy of the Republicans. Excellent work.
He needs to grow up.
seriously? Do you mean the biden rule on supreme nominees?
What the Democrats didn’t use pure power tactics with the Mueller Investigation, the impeachment, and recently the riots ? What a joke !
JoeBiden
What power politics can they play? There aren’t any power moves available. They don’t have leverage. Praying 3-4 republicans decide not to vote. Jesus.
Hard to fight a shister with honor
Uhh, much like the impeachment hearings? “The rules allow it and we are in charge”~Pelosi
Unbelievably stupid and weak
blame harry reid lmao
If true, this means that Biden is not nearly as dumb as many people pretend.
is it possible that voice of god and heat ray weapons are being used in critical battleground states to interfere in the senate and presidential race? i live in mitch mcconnell's kentucky and it started in august of 2019.
Across the party aisle, as we spew vitriol and fill our minds with angst, we are losing touch with our humanity. Vote as if your life (and Earth's health) depends on it, but *please* take a deep breath before you type those next words of animosity.
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