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[–] rhys@lemmy.rhys.wtf 59 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The suggestion there's some sort of wave of Democrats splitting for Trump is laughable when there's no ideological alignment between even the most centrist Democrats and Trump. The few jumping over, like Gabbard, are the most cynically hollow of politicians who have no political ideology to speak of, simply chasing what's best for their profile.

With the Trump campaign floundering and a Harris win looking more and more likely, I think even the most vapid and opportunistic of them will be thinking twice before jumping ship now.

[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

Remember Gabbard was asked the most obvious moral question in the history of the nation and her answer was "I'm here, too?"

[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

This is in no way what's best for their profile. It's what's best for their life. Their livelihood. Or their family safety.

I have no doubt that they have been credibly threatened by Russian intelligence.

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 21 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Other? Like manchin and cinema?

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 26 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

I hate rightwingers who are too ashamed of their politics to openly declare who they are. Fuck you, you're full of hate and misinformation. Just own it.

[–] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Hazzia@infosec.pub 8 points 3 weeks ago

It used to be Elephants v Donkeys, but now we have RINOs v DINOs. If DINOs hace velociraptors on their team, my bet's on them

[–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'm sure Bob Menendez would do it for a gold bar or a pardon.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 16 points 3 weeks ago

Someone hook Bobby Kennedys body up to a grid!

Hes probably spinning so fast, he could light up the eastern seaboard.

[–] Jagothaciv@kbin.earth 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If people think Gabbard was ever a democrat they don’t follow politics and careers deeply enough. She’s always been a Russian plant. That woman is human trash. IDGAF if she’s a veteran, she’s a disgrace to the uniform.

[–] 800XL@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago
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