Biden Is Out, Harris Is In - Now What?!

[@Flynn01979]

It requires no thought. My choice is democracy vs dictatorship and I will be voting for democracy. I will be voting without question for Harris.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

Agreed

[@katyungodly]

"I'll be a dictator on day 1" - Donald Trump (not joking)

[@mindyp51d]

Me, too!

[@curtisridge2506]

@Flynn01979 one word, people, constitution! Granted I've learned to not expect the left to know anything about it and the protections it has to not let a dictatorship happen.

[@Leftistattheparty]

Not the greatest thing to say that you arent thinking about who you are voting for an why. Explain why you are voting for her. Im voting to keep trump out and slow the turn to climate hell

[@johntousseau9380]

I really hate our the election is determined by three or four swing states. It's really annoying. The electoral collage has got to go. The good news is Kamala is polling better than Biden and Trump in those swing states. The bad news is, the election is still a ways out, and a lot can happen.

[@SuperMrHiggins]

I mean, I can see the point of not having CA and NY decide our national elections but it needs drastic reform and updating, if it's keep it the same or scrap it I'd say scrap it but hopefully they just drastically reform it. IMO anyway.

[@paulk5670]

​@@SuperMrHigginsAgreed. There needs to be some drastic reforms. Appointing a non-partisan commission to draw electoral districts would be a great start. And yes, such a thing as 'non-partisan' can exist. You get a bunch of policy wonks together to come up with a system, and they'll nerd out over it without worrying too much about the ramifications of who gets to win. That's one of the nice things about wonks. You can give the partiea standing to challenge the commission, but you have them arms-length and protect them from intimidation and interference. It's how it works in Canada, and for all our own faulta when it comes to elections and government, gerrymandered districts is not one of them. It was also sad to see the Electoral College abdicate the one justification for their existence when they confirmee Trump in 2016. They could have stepped up and been faithless electors and refused to hand the reins to someone so clearly unfit for office. But, as they didn't, there's really no remaining reason to have any electors between the electorate and the nomination.

[@briangoodner8680]

Scrap it altogether! One person, one vote. That’s democracy! It was a bad idea from the start, partially based on throwing a bone to southern slave owners.

[@chrisleneil]

I just want my former swing state to become one again - so sick of the bright red glare. *sighs in Floridian*

[@brandyranly]

We need Ranked Choice Voting to break the power the parties have and give the people back the actual vote... The President should get the most votes... We'd have never had DJT if it hadn't been for the darned electoral college bs

[@Brofisticus]

We either get the first woman president in US history, or we get the kind of government George Orwell wrote about.

[@DreamersOfReality]

That's probably inevitable at this point, regardless of who wins. Presidential immunity, remember? The Overton Window is ratcheting ever rightward, and it doesn't seem to be stopping. The DNC and its base are not equipped to challenge their own party. Not when the GOP exists waiting in the wings. That's why the two-party system is so beneficial to them both. The DNC have the perfect boogeymen to keep us hostage.

[@lisaahmari7199]

Even Orwell would not have woven 1984 WITH Handmaid's Tale and Idiocracy combined. He would have said "nah, the people would never have allowed it to go THAT far!"

[@cmckinney380]

Omg. Exactly

[@unc0mm0n2]

Steve, I love you bro. As a black man, having allies like you is so important. I came for the star trek but stayed for the politicians. Give these conservatives hell.

[@syliagray]

Kamala Harris is a former prosecutor, while Donald Trump is a convicted felon. If she defeats Donald Trump (assuming she becomes the Democratic candidate), 2024 would become the most poetic presidential election I've ever lived through.

[@worshadar150]

Unfortunately if the opposite happens it’s 1 part “shucks we lost” and 9 parts “any good real estate in Indonesia opening up?”

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Would President Kamala Harris, as a former prosecutor, haul Netanyahu and his fellow criminals before the ICC? 🤔

[@ProuvaireJean]

The poetic irony goes beyond her being a prosecutor and he being a felon. She is a person of colour and he is a racist. She is a woman and he is a rapist. She has the interests of Americans at heart, he cares only for himself. She respects international law while he kowtows to dictators. She is an adult and he is a child. A study in contrasts through and through.

[@justin_messer]

So basically under COPmala we get even more increased funding of police units in the US and even more sales of military grade weapons to the police. Welcome back to broken windows policing on a national level. Hooray! /s

[@RandyWinn42]

Donald has good reason to be afraid of black female prosecutors!

[@KoRntech]

Just an aside CHECK your voter Registration, my lovely state of Ohio has ourged 100,000 plus from the rolls stating these are names who have not voted in some time. Well I checked my name Saturday and sob my name is not showing and I vote religiously twice a year, yes there are two elections every year typically ballot intiatives or local tax or something in the spring but thats also how some judges and sheriffs get in. I ask 4 other people i know for a fact that vote religiously and all of them are not shown either, we reaide in populated purple counties. The fix like it was in 2020 by ted states is in....again.

[@dracodraco1982]

I'm only commenting to goose this comment upward. Upvote this, folks, because this is a very real issue on a lot of states. *purge

[@DjG7979]

I'm in Ohio. I'm still registered. But I was always safe because I registered as a Tepublican since that's all that wins in my area.

[@PollyMiller-gu4px]

I need to check mine. Thanks for the heads up.

[@Sykoze]

Steve should pin this comment, it’s important that people read it.

[@doomedwit1010]

While this is good advice be careful with the conspiracy theories. Now I recognize Republicans are openly purging voter rolls and so they might have done it, Trump's entire success is based on generalized distrust of government - so I urge people to avoid no-evidence allegations of corruption. There are a lot of good people in government and a lot of people just trying to do their job and go home. We absolutely should be diligent. But must be cautious in falling into the trap that just gives every theory the same weight. Which is how Trump can somehow use his own properties to make money and appoint his kids to government and somehow he's pretending to run on an anti corrupt government platform. "Drain [fill!] The swamp" being his message.

[@trudycolborne2371]

My bright Canadian 14 yr old son upon hearing the news sarcastically said "Great. Sexism is second nature to Americans, because racism is first." I deeply hope you prove him wrong.

[@SuperMrHiggins]

That's my concern. Really the only one. I think we will, I think Biden would have won, and I think Harris will win, but there is a concern.

[@Man_of_Tomorrow]

What did he say when your parliament gave a standing ovation to an SS officer?

[@AngryTheatreMaker]

Long time listener, first time caller here. My partner heard the news before I did; he actually called me to give me the news. I have rarely been more thankful to be sitting down. Harris for President!

[@Zapphoman]

I'm actually registering to vote this year because of this. First time.

[@antonnurwald5700]

Congrats!

[@ToniHinton]

Glad to hear it! Just one question, who are you registering to vote for? :D

[@SoulfoodPogo]

Thank you! 🥰💚🇺🇸💚🇺🇸💚🇺🇸💚

[@anubis2814]

My personal pet theory is that COVID kicked his ass and made him feel more frail than he's ever experienced. The only way to prevent long covid is to rest and do as little as possible. It took me a full month for my brain to recover.

[@bawintermage8351]

Been there, Long Covid is no joke

[@RealBradMiller]

Honestly one of the worst feelings I have ever felt. I wanted to pass away quietly in my sleep.. if I could get sleep. 😔

[@mjc0961]

I've had it three times, last one was in April of this year, and 3 months later I still don't feel quite right. Lots of, shall we say bathroom problems, and the brain fog as well as just bouts of fatigue keep coming and going. I would say that your theory is certainly a strong possibility.

[@seeleunit2000]

That or was an excuse just a bow out. He was already in decline before so, it seems like it could be a way to be able to just have an excuse not to run. Either way, he's not running and I'm glad.

[@therrydicule]

It's possible. I would like to know.

[@m.h.6470]

If someone would asks me, if I would vote for Trump or ... I would cut in and say "The other one", without even waiting to know who the other one is. Because it couldn't be worse.

[@gregweatherup9596]

Desantis. He would be worse.

[@TheRealZarp]

🤣😂

[@ToniHinton]

Vance would be worse. He's a stalking horse for Peter Thiel and that would be disastrous, at best.

[@curtisridge2506]

@m.h.6470 there's plenty who can be worse on the democrat side.. you people need to stop voting on emotions.. vote on policies, as you should be. This is coming from a guy who would take almost anyone other then trump if they had similar policies.

[@e.458]

​@@curtisridge2506Aww, you think republicans vote on policies! That would only make sense if you thought you'd be addressing the super rich here! Research has shown that voters who vote for democrats are much more informed on policies, much less likely to tow the party line (at least that was before republicans had abandoned their conservative platform to join a fascist cult of personality - now there's no real alternative choice) and significantly less likely to glorify a politician instead of looking at the positive and the negative. Right-wingers much more tend to fall into a worshipping behaviour, making criticism of "their chosen politician" an absolute taboo. They tend much more to act like sports team supporters: root for their party, no matter what, making the other side into enemies instead of people with a different perspective. They don't know about their party's true political agenda (also because the party does a good job with distraction tactics) which can be seen when looking at ballot initiatives that are separated from party affiliation: there, republican voters regularly vote for measures that are diametrically opposed to the Republican party's agenda and in keeping with the Democratic one.

[@rayvatsy571]

Biden Is Out, Harris Is In - Now What?! It's a no brainer Steve. Go to a voting station and vote for Kamala Harris and support her in every way you can.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Time to turn the age question on Trump

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

Amen! Please bump this comment up.

[@darrenmacqueen9884]

Yeah. Anyone that was complaining about how old the two candidates were before better be voting for Harris now.

[@gabrielmaroto18]

@@TihetrisWeathersby Right.

[@genericsomething]

No. Let the people decide. Some well-edited viral videos may help, but most people have eyes that can see.

[@quinndexter6727]

Massive respect for Biden for doing this from a UK observer. I'm glad to see a leader stick to their convictions and choose pragmatism over pride. Wisdom isn't a quality we see often enough in politics today, wherever we live.

[@pmpowalisz]

The only pragmatic reason for Biden dropping out was because of panicking major donors not paying attention to the hard data (like actual voting). To win enough electoral college votes Kamala Harris is seriously going to have to convince right leaning independents (and by this point Republicans), who hate trump, that she will continue Biden’s moderate record for the next 4 years.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

As an American I confirm your feelings. My respect went up massively for Biden having the balls to step down and admit maybe he was wrong. I like most of his policy, he's just too old. He earned my respect.

[@ChallengerBanX]

Lool they forced him out

[@josephriddle25]

"Wisdom" would have been him not seeking a second term to begin with. This move will HOPEFULLY salvage the youth vote that the Dems NEED to defeat trump. Kamal also doesn't have QUITE the same genocidal stink attached to her, at the moment.

[@WaftingCurtains]

They forced him into this position but all the same, there are a lot of people with egos who would refuse solely out of pride. I didn't want him to step down but I believe that he genuinely did it because he believed it was the right thing to do and he was willing to make a move that might hurt his pride but help people.

[@adamkauffman9311]

Steve, love your videos. As a fellow Marylander, leftist, and Trekkie, I’m so glad to have found your channel. I shared your hope and optimism about Kamala in 2020 but man, I was so disappointed by her debate against Pence. I expected this former prosecutor to wipe the floor with him and she was so tame, so reserved. We needed her to be aggressive and we need her to be aggressive NOW. We’ve got four months to hype her up. Let’s hope she’s up to the task of beating Trump.

[@wartgin]

Unfortunately, if she is aggressive about her responses, she gets the "angry black woman" label which scares so many whites and men. I happen to also get angry about the same stuff but, as Steve points out, there are still lots of racists and misogynists around.

[@adamkauffman9311]

@@wartgin I understand that. She's between a rock and a hard place. Hillary couldn't be the "shrill angry white lady" so she played things so cool in her debates against Trump - she was still labeled a "nasty woman." It's not fair, but at the very least, they need to call out the bullshit.

[@DivineFalcon]

Rump is already trying to get out of debating Harris. He's terrified of facing her.

[@rmo9808]

He might get some sympathy it would be senior abuse after all.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

She's a former prosecutor, he should be terrified. 😊

[@unclepatrick2]

@@AdultThirdCultureKid1971and he a convicted felon having been found guilty of 34 felony

[@maargenbx1454]

He wants the debate on Fox News, because apparently he feels too weak to debate without some sort of advantage stacking things in his favor to help him out.

[@aliwantizu]

It was never about Biden vs Trump. It was about policies and judges. It was about leadership vs chaos. It was about decency vs despicable actions and words. It was about Rights vs controls. It was about economics for workers vs the wealthy and mega corporations. It was about acceptance vs hatred. It was about reality vs lies. It was about civility vs Civil War. It was about progress vs Project 2025. It was about democracy vs fascism. Guess what...it still is. At this point, I'd vote for a paper cup over the orange Menace and the menacing embarrassment that the Republicans have become. Vote Blue...No Matter Who! 💙🗳

[@lisaahmari7199]

I love Biden...but this is spot on and very well said.

[@anoniemuss824]

Trump also surrounds himself with terrible people who care about the country just as much as he does, which is to say not at all.

[@Epiphonus9]

With you 100% until the last sentence.

[@tiyenin]

It *SHOULDN'T HAVE been about. But the right wing noise machine is powerful.

[@gabrielmaroto18]

Anyone who is undecided is not to be taken seriously. Politics are about policies, not personalities, not people.

[@Drawkcabi]

Got my email from Maryland Board of Elections confirming I'm permanently enrolled on getting mail-in ballots. I ❤ Maryland! Voting blue all the way!!! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@curtisridge2506]

@Drawkcabi so, instead of looking at policies, you're gonna close your eyes and ears. Good luck avoiding the highway of political theater turning you into a sheep then! I don't care if you vote for a Democrat even, hell, even as a registered republican I've voted for a few democrats. This 8s my point, don't let others do the thinking for you! Look at their policies and track record and decide. This includes all the down ballot votes!

[@jwanie366]

PLEASE DO. I don't wanna see Larry Hogan in the Senate

[@Drawkcabi]

@curtisridge2506 I've voted for Republicans before...but not in years. It's exactly because my eyes and ears ARE open that I'm voting down the line blue. I see and hear what the Republican platform is and it scares me to death. Being observant of politics for years has let me take notice that even moderate Republicans that may deviate or disagree from the platform here and there...a Susan Collins for example...they still fall in line in the end with the Republicans like she did with Kavanaugh's confirmation and Trump's impeachment. I see the current Republican platform and ways of thinking as being so destructive to the country that this has led me to make MY OWN AND INDEPENDENT DECISION, to use my vote as best I can to defeat all current Republicans as long as they are being so extreme. Even with candidates, if individually they are someone like Larry Hogan who is a moderate Republican, I can't trust the platform he stands on. I do this because with my own critical thinking, I've concluded it's the only way to try to make the Republicans regroup and turn back into being a stable and healthy opposition party...which would best serve the country.

[@Drawkcabi]

@@jwanie366 I'm definitely voting for Alsobrooks for Senate!

[@jenniferandrew3373]

She's alive and she's not the orange one. She has my vote.

[@curtisridge2506]

Setting the bar pretty damn low for yourself, aren't you?

[@IONATVS]

Hell, I’d be willing to negotiate on the “alive” part if it was the only realistic way to stop Mango Mussolini.

[@IONATVS]

@@curtisridge2506”Not a fascist” may be a Low bar, but it’s a DAMN IMPORTANT one in my book.

[@Dave1507]

@@curtisridge2506 okay, listen: if being alive and being not trump is enough to pull votes, that low bar was set by trump.

[@SergeantSniper]

@@curtisridge2506 Hard to get lower than the orange one. Perhaps if the RNC put out people who weren't unpatriotic, treasonous criminals who are hostile to the rights of others and shown no hesitation to lie constantly about his political opponents and their policies, it'd be a little more of a toss up.

[@KatharineOsborne]

Showing up worked in France and here in Britain. Both countries prevented fascists from gaining (too much) power.

[@kgs2280]

Thank you, Steve, you made me feel a lot better after reading the announcement that Biden dropped out. As a woman, I’m all too aware of how deeply entrenched is the misogyny of the people in power in this country, but you gave me hope that maybe, just maybe enough people will be willing to vote for a woman in order to save our democracy. Because this time, that’s exactly what we’re voting for. And Kamala is a very good candidate; as good, if not better, than any other choice. And I’m very gratified to see that there are many men in the comments here saying they will also vote for Kamala. After all, Mexico (yes, Mexico!) recently voted for their first woman president, and if they can do it, we can do it too!

[@michaelhogan2256]

I will vote for a 5 yo open bag of Cool Ranch Doritos with a Democrat cabinet before I vote for T.

[@coffeebux]

I mean it's blue. So. No matter who

[@chaoslord8918]

Well, you gotta be 35 to run for president, so I'd vote for a 35 year-old tub of sour cream. Also, between Michael Hogan and CoffeeBux (Starbuck?) here, throw in a Cylon and we've got an episode of Battlestar Galactica.

[@AirQuotes2962]

One thing I haven't seen a lot of people mention (which is fair considering the circumstances) is that if Harris wins, she'll be the first female president of the United States. It's interesting that the perspective has shifted so much in the last decade that that is the last thing on people's minds now, when it would have been a massive landmark less than 10 years ago.

[@Tree-House69]

I still see plenty of sexists making it about that though, similar to how some Bernie Bros decided to vote for Trump when Bernie was out of the question purely due to Trump being Male and Hillary being Female.

[@chrisblake8798]

VOTE BLUE AMERICA DOWN THE BALLOT WISCONSIN DEMOCRATS STICK TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT

[@larissabrglum3856]

That's a good point

[@TaniaShipman]

If Kamila is elected, it will ruin my long running argument about how you know it's a science fiction story when it has a woman as President. I look forward to it happening.

[@macaronsncheese9835]

I have seen some people point out that Trump being defeated by a black woman would be brilliant schadenfreude

[@flynngames4703]

I was not one of those that was calling for Biden to step down but now that he did , it’s time to unite. There is no room for anything else. UNITE!

[@charlesdivittorio9135]

Or, a bunch of top Democrats could give their best pitches and let the delegates decide at the convention. Then we unite. We're in this mess because the party united around Biden before we heard him debate. We don't want to make a similar mistake now. We can take a breath and slow down just until the convention.

[@SuperMrHiggins]

Ditto and agree.

[@threewheelingwithgene4254]

This 60-year-old independent voter will be voting for Kamala Harris and blues straight down the ticket

[@sunnyboknow]

💙💙💙💙

[@briangoodner8680]

Thank You so much!💙

[@torarildhenriksen371]

I dont live in america so you are voting for me too. Thank you😊

[@relativeparadox9567]

Keep is up man. You and Beau are top notch at this.

[@kil2250]

As a Trans Woman who was terrified and personally unable to vote for genocide joe, im SOOO Happy and Relieved and THRILLED to vote for kamala.

[@Zenocide0x]

Now, we push Harris into the White House, fucking DUH!! HEY LADIES, DO YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO VOTE IN 4 YEARS??? THEN DONT BE DUMB, VOTE HARRIS!!!!

[@jamessnedeker4799]

Few good reasons not to vote for Harris 1. You're under 18. 2. You're not a US citizen. Otherwise vote for Harris That is all.

[@Squiredarksbanes]

He had us in the first half ngl. I read the first bit and assumed this was going to take a bad direction. But I i agree with the comment

[@onepunch9203]

That seems like a no-brainer, and I'm with you. 💙 But a non-zero number of voters are going to vote for **DJTRE45ON. 🤦‍♂️

[@GenXLibTeacher]

@@onepunch9203 And that makes me doubt the human race.

[@All.Natural.]

Vote for America not for Trump! Freedom over fascism!💙

[@curtisridge2506]

@@All.Natural. what's the definition of fascism? I'll wait

[@Uller1967]

@@curtisridge2506 a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.

[@wearegeek]

@@curtisridge2506 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4m3e4GvlLSloKcsi=bRZeftiFf8ZT8iGo

[@AbleDragon]

​@@Uller1967Touché!

[@curtisridge2506]

@Uller1967 Finally, someone knows! But that was directed at the op.. who apparently doesn't know it, at least till now lol

[@renatocorvaro6924]

I'm not a racist or a misogynist (I don't think), and I have a reason not to vote for her. I'm not legally able to. I'm not an American citizen. Best of luck from Canada!

[@virtualyme7659]

If the Democrats don't win British Columbia is looking pretty good

[@newenglandgreenman]

To be fair, he's talking to US citizens. But thanks for your support. I love your country.

[@mikestivers8302]

award goes to the first Canuck in history to make a joke that isn't about a)snow or b)maple syrup ha!!

[@ScottSpotMedia]

Being Canadian shouldn't stop you!

[@worshadar150]

@@renatocorvaro6924 They just don’t like how “condescending” she sounds. I think she sounds like a good teacher. Some people just do not like being told things they disagree with, especially when it comes to reflecting on their own bad habits and opinions.

[@Bazookatone1]

I joked in a social media post that hearing people gripe about having to choose between Biden and Trump ws like hearing peole having to choose between eating a large bowl of their least favourite flavour of ice cream, and having cancer directly injected into their childrens' eyes, and then hearing people mulling that over. And we are actually hearing that.

[@chaoslord8918]

Well, it's more like "vanilla ice cream cone and sunglasses" vs. "injecting bleach into your veins and staring at an eclipse... without sunglasses".

[@eastevanger_tw1173]

Yeah im from germany. Please noone should take my words personally. First time trump got voted it felt like a bad April's fouls joke. But if the most powerful person becomes again trump, internationally people will loose trust and hope in America. It really is like a bad soap opera. His lies are so easy to disprove, still so many followers. Im afraid of a nother sad day in history.

[@TonyGonzales]

As someone that lived in your country for a time and fell in love with it, I don't blame you for a second.

[@chaoslord8918]

The unfortunate thing is that bad soap operas are actually really popular in the US. Americans buy that shit and eat it up.

[@mxspokes]

I do not like her intensely pro police stance but there isn't a chance I would vote for anyone else.

[@theAverageJoe25]

It’s worth noting that she was a prosecutor and the attorney general for the largest state in the union. she basically is a cop so it makes sense she’d be pretty close with them

[@MrCOLBSTAH]

Can you imagine the first woman ever in office.. such a pivotal moment in our country's history? Not not to mention she's a woman of color! I can't even begin to think of the awesome implications that this will mean for society! She would be such a role model to all young women growing up.. This sounds fantastic!

[@spinningpeanut]

At least this got my dumbass sister off the rfk train.

[@steveschmaling8217]

Im strangely excited about this. I am all in.

[@fern1009]

I'm cautiously optimistic. I should probably start preparing a Plan B, but I can't sell my house anytime soon to leave the USA so all I can do is hope for the best while I build equity.

[@redsable6119]

Hope a lot more people are as well!

[@veilmontTV]

The wind feels like it's at our backs now for some reason

[@mgscheue]

Feeling better than I have in weeks.

[@RandyFortier]

I'm excited and nervous. Clinton wasn't a great candidate, but she wasn't guilty of any of the things of which she was accused. My guess is that was 99% caused by sexism. Kamala may have to deal with that, and some racism to boot, even from within the so-called progressive party.

[@manifesttruth7645]

I’m in Kentucky, I was 22 in 2016 when I voted for Trump. It’s 2024, I’m 28, and I’m voting for Harris. A lot of growing up happened in 8 years. Learning about project 2025 was what made me decide to vote Democrat. The Democrats really are fighting to save democracy

[@dietotaku]

if you were 22 in 2016 you would be 30 this year.

[@air1fire]

I have so much respect for Biden for actually doing this. And I have more hope now than before. Good luck Americans.

[@loganjackson637]

He was forced out, not really that noble of him. This does, however, give me hope as well.

[@veilmontTV]

I'm mad you commented this before me you dick lol

[@dracodraco1982]

>.o Biden was rather forced, so it kind of undermines the respect he's owed. Nonetheless, better late than never, and Gaza tarnished his legacy to a far greater degree, besides. But thank you. We'll need the luck. Truth be told, I'd rather be Harris than Trump right now. She's starting in a bad position; there can be no coasting because victory seems assured like in 2016; and no quarantine to prevent actual, rigorous campaigning as was the case in 2020. Now, it's a fight. And when Democrats bother to fight, they tend to dominate. We can win this. Now, I think we'll retake the House. All we have to do is run this race like we're 5 points behind. Every. Single. Day. We do that, we take the House, we win the Presidency, and we've a real shot at holding the Senate.

[@unwishfulthink]

He just switched from being a liability to a HUGE asset.

[@im.empimp]

Yes, but he really should have done it before the primaries so that democratic voters could actually select his replacement during the primaries, instead of his delegates.

[@qjinx1]

What a last few weeks, eh? Holy shit. The Woman Prosecutor vs the convict who ended Roe. Let's kick Trump's ass this Roevember

[@jameslewis6259]

I've already seen YT commentators complaining about Kamala. These were the same people that called for Joe to step down. It's like some people want to hand the election over to Trump. We have to rally here.

[@joshbittner]

Skipping over the president’s nominee and a woman of color would be such a terrible look, and would basically kiss goodbye any support of minority communities, and that would basically be a free win for Trump

[@dracodraco1982]

I mean, she's had a net total of 0 votes for her to be President as she dropped out before Iowa in 2020. Marianne Williamson came in 2nd in this primary; and Biden has not resigned from office. In that light, those folks have a real point. Problem is, there's no clean solution. The DNC canceling the primary, insiders covering up Biden's decline -- I mean, just a few months ago they were swearing he hadn't lost a step, and it was a struggle to keep up with him he was so on the ball; and it ain't like the debate was so out of character people suspected a stroke (Biden has had brain surgery for aneurysms in the past); /and/ Harris is complicit in that coverup -- but since this was conveniently done /after/ the last state primary, there's no democratic way of handling it. Given the deadline for Michigan's ballot access is two days after the Democratic National Convention ends means there's a real risk that an open convention that goes long poses a real hazard. And it isn't like delegates voting is any more legitimate than just handing the reins to Harris. As a practical matter, Harris is the least bad option. As a democratic matter, there's no democratic solution to be had. As a matter of propriety, Harris is suspect, but so is any other candidate. (To be fair to Marianne, she's nowhere near the delegates to win, so it's not like the rules hold she automatically wins.) So yeah, the safe play is probably Harris. But it's silly to be upset with people who thought the Democratic party would practice a little democracy here. In no uncertain terms, leadership lead us up a very tall, dead, rickety tree just as a strong storm was blowing in; I can't rightly fault people grumbling. Isn't like they have a say, all they can do is hold on for dear life and hope really hard the tree doesn't go down. Personally, I think it's those nearer the top that deserve your scorn. It's not even fair to Harris, given her potential historic victory will carry an asterisk. Installed as the candidate, not elected by voters. I just plain can't see any angle to this mess that doesn't speak terribly of the DNC. Meddled in 2016's primary; thumbed the scales in 2020; reorders state primaries to benefit Biden, then outright canceled 2024's; and if Harris wins, will we cancel the primary again in 2028? x.x

[@chrisblake8798]

YES THERE'S A LOT OF THAT GOING AROUND AND THEY BETTER START TALKING ABOUT HOW ARE COUNTRY WILL BE DESTROYED IF TRUMP IS ELECTED. TRUMP AND MAGA ARE TRYING ALL THE DIRTY TRICKS THEY CAN TO WIN BUT THE DEMOCRATS ARE STRONGER AND SMARTER AND HONEST DEMOCRATS HAVE TO STICK TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT WE CANNOT BECOME A COMMUNIST COUNTRY VOTE BLUE DOWN THE BALLOT WISCONSIN AND AMERICA FOR OUR FREEDOM AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT

[@chrisblake8798]

COME ON WOMEN OF AMERICA STAND UP WITH KAMALA FOR OUR RIGHTS AND HEALTHCARE. WE CANNOT HAVE TRUMP IN OFFICE EVER

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

It's YT; the only way some commentators stay "relevant" is to cause drama.

[@DustinLaGriza]

I've always planned on voting for "Not Trump" and this hasn't changed.

[@timothybarnett1006]

'Don't listen to these liars, look at the evidence' should be her stance.

[@BalooSJ]

If you are able to vote in the coming elections, and do not vote for Kamala Harris, that does not necessarily mean you are a fascist/racist/misogynist. But it does mean that you're at least OK with those things because you're prioritizing other things, and there's not a whole lot of daylight in between those positions.

[@MrAtncc1701]

Thank you, Steve, I needed to hear that. 80% of success is just showing up.

[@jeffsthill8208]

Intelligent commentary from my home state of Maryland! Count me in! Kamala’s got my vote for sure!

[@marclaguardia3529]

Steve - I see you; I hear you; I understand you; I’m with you.

[@lessonslearned2569]

I have a lot to say about Biden, specially over the war on Palestinians. But the mark of a true leader is not only one that rises to the occasion but also one that knows when to walk away.

[@BladeValant546]

She has already shifting the windows and called for more empathy towards Palestinians. So there is hope.

[@chrisjones5949]

"If you have to stop and *THINK* about that choice, then this channel is not for you." 🤣🤣🤣

[@timewizard4276]

I swear, what luck I must have that Kamala steps up literally on my birthday. Welp, my vote’s for Harris, and yours should be too

[@rnnyeet]

truly a time wizard, happy birthday

[@GrannyGamer1]

You left out a major talking point. But that's democratic Palestine denial. Against her boss's wishes, she supported cease fire.

[@williamwebb7917]

I would love to see her beat Trump miserably.

[@kenbee1957]

I live in Germany. I won't be voting in your elections But i can not express to you in text how deliriously happy this news made me. You have a chance now, America DO IT

[@klauswigsmith]

Looking down from Canada I often find it so hard to believe that so many Americans are in a place where they are undecided here. It's like they're still trying to figure out whether they should order the vegemite sandwich on stale bread, or if they should order the dog shit sandwich laden with broken glass.

[@cjlamber]

Hey as an Australian I take umbrage to that.....dog shit sandwiches are very underrated!

[@stevenlopp2180]

Thank You so much for your work. I live In Colorado and feel alone as a Progressive Liberal. Your words make a huge difference in my day.

[@onepunch9203]

I'm on board. The fact that at least 4 out of 10 of the people I see when I'm in town are planning to vote for a fascist autocracy just blows my mind. 🥴

[@ScottGammans]

Steve I’ve been a longtime fan of your Star Trek-related videos and I just wanted to say I’ve been really enjoying your political work as well. What an election this will be!

[@Insightfill]

And tell your friends who are "on the fence" how much it'll impact you and them. Contraception, interracial marriage, IVF,... These aren't "what ifs" - they've repeatedly said what they'd do with that power - believe them.

[@scoobyrds]

This has gotten me weirdly pumped! All in for a woman president. It’s about damn time we had an auntie in the White House

[@curtisridge2506]

Except what has she done? She's probably the second worst person for the democrats to put on the ballot

[@Muryohken]

Now we VOTE.

[@KikoNYC]

It's perfect! She's a prosecutor and trunk is a criminal!

[@searchingfororion]

I'm mortified, not because of this announcement but that I'm hearing about it HERE. (But please "news corp" keep sending push notifications about a random celebrity buying pants or something... FFS)

[@theapplebros]

Thank you Steve. I appreciate your calm and reassuring words about the situation we find ourselves in. Stay the course and vote Kamala 2024.

[@TrinityShoji]

"When we arrived on Kashyyyk, things were just as bad as we'd feared. The droids had us outgunned, outmaneuvered, and outmanned by a five-to-one margin. What none of us had counted on was the Wookiees. We'd all heard the stories, of course, but we'd never fought next to them, never seen them rip apart a droid with their bare hands. They were magnificent. Even so it was still a suicide mission, at least it was until Master Yoda arrived. Then it became a battle; a winnable battle."

[@rachelraccoon5565]

I find that oddly encouraging.

[@TrinityShoji]

@@rachelraccoon5565 I got it from Star Wars Battlefront 2 from 2005. But I find that it's pretty reflective of my energy right now.

[@ToddPonton-f7t]

I’m in total agreement

[@ClaudiusCaelum]

"I'm not saying that everyone who doesn't vote for Kamala Harris to be President of the United States in November is a racist or a misogynist, I'm just saying that if you are not a racist or a misogynist, you have no reason not to vote for her" PERFECT quote !! ( too long to become famous though, but perfectly stated... ). That being said, that means you can pretty much count out most Star Wars Fanboys voting for Harris, lol

[@JP-JustSayin]

Shorter version: Unless you are a racist or a mysoginyst you have no reason *NOT* to vote for Kamala Harris.

[@AuntieMamies]

This election is not between Kamala and Trump. It's between Kamala and the heritage foundation and the technocracy (see Peter Thiel and Curtis Yarvin)

[@EKF4N]

I think you meant theocracy, as in religious government

[@shadoweaglebear]

Hopefully, the nation and the electoral college are up for someone without a twig and two berries in that seat. I have full confidence with her in the office.

[@lisaahmari7199]

We all need to remember that Hillary WON the popular vote in 2016 so, apparently, America HAS BEEN ready for a woman President for 8 years now.

[@Donnagata1409]

A sausage and 2 dumplings, you mean? 😂😂😂😂

[@michaeljohn7398]

Bloody well said Steve. You absolutely nailed it. I look forward to seeing Trump get shredded. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@dennisbergendorfii5440]

Now, there's someone to vote FOR, instead of just AGAINST.

[@newenglandgreenman]

Agreed. I'm grateful to Biden for getting out of the way, but I was never enthusiastic about an old white man who defended credit card companies' abuses as senator, helped put Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court, and who backed genocide in Gaza. I wasn't going to vote if Biden was the candidate, because if he needed my vote to win Massachusetts, he would not have a chance nationally. But I will vote for Harris with pleasure. I will send her money. I'm even thinking of spending time in a swing state to campaign for her. I wouldn't have done any of that for tired old Biden.

[@mindyp51d]

Great vid, Steve!!!!

[@madmyc6836]

I’ll be voting for whoever the democratic nominee is but I worry about Kamala Harris’ electability. Unfortunately we still live in a very misogynistic country.

[@crafty-lady6853]

Nope, remember Hillary Clinton won the popular vote and came darn close to winning the electoral college. DEM GUYS, LIBERAL GUYS, AND REPUBLICANS AGAINST TRUMP GUYS ARE REAL MEN. THEY COOL WITH VOTING FOR A STRONG WOMAN LEADER.

[@cosmicdahlia]

I take some relief in that despite Hillarys loss, she still won the popular vote, and with the benefit of actually knowing what a trump presidency can do now + project 2025 and jd vances creepy ass people will be more fired up to vote against him as opposed to the "eh. so what?" attitude of 2016

[@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870]

Trump talking about no more elections is probably one of the scariest things he has said!! And he says a LOT of scary stuff!!😬😬🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Its now Prosecutor vs Convict

[@RaptieFeathers]

The fact that she was performing same-sex marriages *_back in 2004_* says it all to me. Genuinely progressive.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Is that actually true? Major respect. 😊

[@carlyletoussaint1406]

Vote Harris. For America.

[@jac-attack]

I still need assurances from Harris that she will do something to lessen the genocide in Palestine. That's why I was hesitant to vote for Joe before he showed serious decline.

[@MayonakaMidnighter]

Well said Shives, let's get to work and allow Democracy to hold strong in our country!

[@missshroom5512]

We can do this! 💙💙💙 Keep up the great work Steve! Vote blue Vote Harris 2024

[@HandofOmega]

So, little chance of Trump debating her, then?😊

[@GSBarlev]

He's already trying to weasel out of it.

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

​@@GSBarlev Like the weasel he is..

[@toneloak]

My first thought about this post was that there's no way a bunch of Trek fans and scifi fans in general would need to hear this kind of messaging. But then I reminded myself that sadly there are many conservative trek fans.

[@mitakondria6691]

Woot! I'm all in and energized. A grey fog has been lifted.

[@andrewgreenwood9068]

Even on Isreal apparently the admin has been quietly preventing military aid shipments to Isreal since February (not completely but over 50%).

[@aquatofana9257]

I just subscribed. And you can bet your ass that my husband and I are voting for Kamala Harris in November!

[@jan-rs6im]

finally feel like i can breathe again - whew - time to get energized!!!

[@blackshard641]

The collective sigh of relief from just about everyone left of center after the announcement came out was damn near audible. Today Joe proved indisputably that he is a better man than Tangerini Mussolini could ever hope to be. I'm following his endorsement.

[@MichaelHaneline]

I don't know, I've seen a lot of leftists that are very much NOT relieved about this (including in this comment section) but at this point they can go fnck themselves. I'm going to be pumped for Kamala's presidency.

[@shaneg9081]

I really wish he would have done this so much sooner. While im not registered Democrat, people got cheated out of their chance to decide who the nominee should be through primary elections. At this point, both parties are eroding democracy.

[@jamesscott3263]

🎯 almost like that was the plan the whole time

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

I wish the people in his campaign and the specific few Democrats had discussed this with him last year.

[@ts109]

What do you tell people who say "the left pedals fear about the right the same way the right pedals fear about the left, and they are really convinced and afraid."

[@jesuschild07able]

This doesn’t change anything for me. I was already voting for Biden because I wanted Harris.

[@alackofgames913]

Even I'm voting for Cop-mala. Like, I may not like the police, but I like dictatorships a lot less, and Kamala at least has a strong track-record with the kind of people who are confused about this sort of thing.

[@kingmalcolm8695]

Even before watching this video, I just want to say: I'm for Team America - AKA Team Blue! - all the way. So... HARRIS/WHOEVER 2024! I would like to thank President Biden for his service to our country and for having the Integrity to continue to put country first in making this decision. I wish you, Sir, many happy days in the years to come. But remember, folks, it is not just about the Presidency! Vote Blue up and down the ticket! Vote no matter how hard the try to stop you (now would be a good time to check and make sure you are registered)! We the People outnumber the fascist fake-triots. When we stand together, we win. E Pluribus Unum. Oh and one more thing... remember how much the right-wing lost its' head when a black man got elected President? Imagine how much fun it will be watching them as a black woman becomes President. I have a feeling that there is going to be run on popcorn. You might want to stock up.

[@ClarenceEwing]

Thanks for what you do, Steve. Even if Biden stayed in, I was going to vote Democratic, but I've got to say how excited I am not only to vote for Harris but also the reaction to this event I'm seeing and reading about. It's truly All Hands On Deck time and I'm down for that in a way I wasn't 48 hours ago.

[@KoRntech]

Kamala/ Pete who else would we want that's progressive but can also speak in a moderate tone? Who else is not tied to old ways or old money?

[@AndreTJones]

Agreed

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

Political reality. They might be a decent team but a POC woman and a gay man who was not able to get elected to anything higher than mayor. It's awful, but in the US 2024, nope.

[@LackofFaithify]

Mark Kelly. Anti-Musk, Astronaut, former military, anti-gun. Don't get me wrong, PB is good too.

[@syliagray]

I think the running mate she needs should be someone who is the most popular Democratic elected official from the most important swing state, be it Governor Whitmer of Michigan or Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.

[@robotx4242]

Milquetoast Democratic technocrats like Mondale, Gore, and Hillary lose to charismatic celebrities like Reagan and Trump historically. Another candidate that follows that old playbook of top down party politics based on "whose turn it is" could end poorly.

[@targaghjj]

What do you think about the idea that Democrats are being paid to lose? They largely have the same donors as the Republicans and the billionaires best interests are served by the Republicans. It would explain their "strategies" these last several years.

[@Benjamin-hh4zv]

Certainly, I’m willing to hear her out, but she (like Biden) needs to present a package of policies and VP selection that will make me want to cast my ballot in her favor. Still fully intent on voting downballot, but the DNC needs to do more than try to shame me into voting for their person.

[@stupidereveryday]

Word!

[@LURLINE_]

Now what? Now we support the girlboss we all wanted in the first place!

[@wellingtonsmith4998]

I hope her veep pick will be progressive but probably someone "safe", fingers crossed for Harris to pick Liz Warren

[@jrsydvl7218]

I wouldn't mind tweaking the AIPAC donors if she taps Jamaal Bowman.

[@musicalaviator]

Harris/Warren would be hot.

[@Luxinda]

Oh, that would be so awesome!

[@thetruerift]

Given the united states' culture, a white dude wouldn't be a bad choice. There are no decent progressive ones, but it might calm some folks a little.

[@TheLAGopher]

Dems are not going to put two women from coastal states on the ballot. They are going to make a play for the rust belt swing states that will decide this election, which likely means a white male Governor as a message to Blue collar white guys that everything is going to be ok if vote your interests by voting Democratic. Basically it will be the same function Biden had as Obamas VP

[@leoismylastname]

I would love to see Harris/Buttigieg ❤

[@sativaburns6705]

I'm an "independent" that's voted Democrat for the past 20 years, but only for the lack of a viable third party. This was entirely foreseeable. Will I vote for Harris? Of course. Is this some of the most epic dem bull💩? Absolutely.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

So am I, although I've voted Democrat for the past 12 years. The choice is clear - Harris.

[@rajanogray9088]

I have had to largely had to stop talking about politics with my parents. They are trump supporters through and through. I don't understand them anymore.