"Joe Biden must run again" for Democrats to win in 2024

Historian Allan Lightman tells Andrew Rafferty and Libby Casey that President Biden "must run" in 2024 for Democrats to have their best shot at keeping the White House.
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[@nunyabizness8799]

Imagine Joey Biden being your only chance.

[@tylere.8436]

Dems: Orange Man Bad

[@chungasrevenge9222]

*_The walls are closing in old man_*

[@mannhouse8014]

@Liberals are fucktards least racist republican

[@mnews2270]

Imagine having Donnie the loser as your nominee. The dude is old news. MAGA is cracking!

[@MS-st1zb]

They are getting ready to throw Newsum in the ring. He will win too, because the idiots will vote for him like they did Joe.

[@MyWasteOfTime]

Oh please let him run again, I want to see him in the debates... Would be the best comedy of the year!

[@skankhunt3624]

Joe won all the debates against the disgraced former president.

[@duewhit310]

Hes practically a daily TV show, how much more do you need?

[@jn6305]

They pump him full of amphetamines before big press stuff that he can’t avoid.

[@goldmother2238]

Is that why you voted for trump? For the comedy. That's what happens when you watch too much tv.... Can't distinguish between truth and lies. Btw.... No one can do worse than trump..... Blowing hot air .... Lies all the way.

[@andrewcanoy1708]

@@goldmother2238 Your boy Biden got caught lying so hard the other day he had to delete the tweet.

[@nathancosta36]

For the record, Lichtman is the historian who predicted the TRUMP win in 2016 to the surprise of many 👍🏻

[@giovannirosado5606]

The crackpots in the comments are not capable of separating their feelings from this so they won't care unfortunately.

[@darrellmanuel9891]

Yea he's not saying Joe wins he's saying that is their best chance

[@cdm386]

he predicted many more elections too

[@marcospintor1333]

@@cdm386and miss predicted one

[@nazomius7033]

@@marcospintor1333Which was a close election, look at the margin, genius

[@specialk5070]

The real funny thing is this guy actually believes what he’s saying 😂💨💨💨

[@kolilmd9967]

funny enough, he actually gets these right

[@ddfunk70]

@Kolil MD got what right??? You should keep your lies to yourself.

[@kavustock]

He's deranged.

[@kavustock]

@@kolilmd9967 He is so TDS'ed out of his mind that he can't account for the fact that *B I D E N I S A V E G E T A B L E 🥔* He needs to enter that fact into his model.

[@kolilmd9967]

@@ddfunk70 "lies" dumbass go do research and stop being ignorant

[@tommybombadil8651]

How would they cancel the debates this time. He hid in his basement last time or he never would have been elected.

[@jeffpetersen2741]

demoncRats didn’t bother to cheat in 2016 like they did in 2020 other wise Hildabeast would have won

[@fpsVAMPZ]

Damn. I realized he didn't campaign. But did they use that to cancel debates too?

[@arthurseery]

And beat your TV host.... If your game plan works, why change.

[@ClumsyCars]

@@arthurseery are you capable of a rational thought?

[@autumnmoon7368]

He never was

[@alejandrogaricia2252]

38% approval rating yikes

[@acekelly1000]

More like 3%.

[@noneyabizz8337]

That's with the smoke screening and softball questions from media

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

They changed the way they weight the polling it's closer to 20% of registered voters

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

@@fredfreddy8684 lol your delusional record breaking number of registered Democrats switched to Republican party.... Millions of voters... Also record breaking inflation, unemployment and homelessness... But if you love facist, NeoNazis and Pedophiles I guess Biden is much better 🤡

[@noneyabizz8337]

@@fredfreddy8684 Biden is under 40

[@americanman3748]

Lets Go Brandon 2024

[@DontcallmeaCuck]

Joe Brandon 2024

[@bryanpayne3793]

American Man = Proud Girl

[@jokebiden3556]

Let DNC re-do the magic of putting a senile president in WH.

[@bryanpayne3793]

@@jokebiden3556 lol they had a orange lunatic president in the WH

[@andreirubio.merquita7306]

Sleepy joe 2024

[@pk7ghalm23]

No more senior citizens for president please.

[@vikikat4935]

This guy is on dope!

[@schwenda3727]

Nah; that’s Hunter.

[@alabama2uz]

Leftist Dope is marxist theory.

[@ClumsyCars]

@@schwenda3727 gets it from hunter

[@Vinnymanvinny1]

He's a dope? He's gotten 10 out of 10 elections right

[@chungasrevenge9222]

*_The walls are closing in old man_*

[@Vicki1951]

He’s not really serious, right? It’s a joke. One of my worst fears is how much more damage can be done in 2 more years much less 6 more years. Insanity.

[@WesleyWyndam-Pryce]

Anything beats Trump and the joke the GoP has become, but yeah, he's gotta pass the torch.

[@chungasrevenge9222]

*_The walls are closing in old man_*

[@bieglas]

Joe and jill dug up the hill, to get a pail of votes. Joe fell down, landed in the ground. Now In (JAIL), the family can be found.... In the grave you can't be saved You will be sniffed and enslaved. And If he dies before his win, he can vote for himself all over again.

[@Lambert58-v9i]

Biden wont make it to another term....he is shot! Kappot. we did it joe! LOL

[@jaguargirl5747]

Europe hopes it IS A JOKE.

[@zombierider85motovlogs36]

If Biden is your only card to play then it's like Kenny Rogers said, "you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em. Know when to walk away and know when to RUN".

[@memyselfeyetallent7149]

But he counts his money at the table 😆

[@chungasrevenge9222]

*_The walls are closing in old man_*

[@richyp64]

I'm wearing my FJB shirt today to show my support! 👍

[@stuckpencil2509]

Wow original

[@BlotRorschach]

@@stuckpencil2509 At this point, it's an evergreen sentiment. Deal with it.

[@asakurayoh3909]

@@stuckpencil2509 Suck a ball pen 🖊️.

[@chrislee5244]

FJB and his party and his entire family 😅

[@americanman3748]

i am wearing my lets go brandon t shirt to support joe

[@tuyennguyenhuu8857]

Yea lets go dark brandon

[@noneyabizz8337]

@@tuyennguyenhuu8857 Nazi imagery

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Lol

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

@@tuyennguyenhuu8857 you mean openly NeoNazi Brandon???

[@doggosmeshyou9639]

People like you are the reason why this country is being led by a walking corpse with dementia

[@al-paciyes5722]

Joe should run again. His Washington DC experience is pricesless.... he's been around DC since Lincoln was president.

[@Miniver765]

@@fredfreddy8684 You have an astoundingly warped definition of what "doing a very good job" should be. Thanks for replying in English though. I'm sure you're much more comfortable with Mandarin.

[@Miniver765]

@@fredfreddy8684 I'll defer to your obvious expertise on empty replies. Again, thank you for replying in English rather than Mandarin. Most courteous of you.

[@Miniver765]

@@fredfreddy8684 You mean you actually require a detailed explanation as to why the current squatter at 1600 Penn is doing a very terrible job? Since you've thusly admitted you're not remotely in touch with objective reality, there's simply no way of having a reasoned dialog with you. Don't spend all your time on the internet denying reality and then afterwards pretending you've made statements grounded in facts. Again, sincere thanks for replying in English instead of Mandarin. Most thoughtful.

[@Miniver765]

@@fredfreddy8684 LOL, you're not even American. What you think you know about the Republican party is as worthless as your meaningless replies. But, gotta give you credit for at least making a fEebLe attempt at practicing your English while simultaneously making a buFfoOn of yourself in the comments section. Bravo!

[@noneyabizz8337]

@@fredfreddy8684 in what way has he done a good job?

[@jacksonmadison9994]

I think Biden will win 8-9 of Lichtman’s 13 Keys and be elected to a second term.

[@MRB16th]

With Lichtman's "too early to call" caveat in mind, here is the keys as they stand (* indicates the keys that could change as Lichtman has mentioned): Midterm gains - false No party contest - true Incumbent running for re-election - true No third party - true Short-term economy - true* Long-term economy - true* Major policy change - true No social unrest - true* No major scandal - false* No major foriegn/military failure - true* Major foriegn/military success - false* Charismatic incumbent - false Uncharismatic challenger - true So the keys stand at five definitely true, four apparently true, two apparently false, and two definitely false. At the least, Biden is heading towards re-election.

[@aof13]

He hasn't a clue!!!

[@lenchenes]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Run again and win coz they're gonna rig it again

[@specialk5070]

Please please please Mr Magoo run for president again please!!!

[@tessa9570]

This man is delusional!

[@markanderson7833]

This silly old man is stealing valor for his son by saying he died in Iraq. How much more of this do you need to hear people!?

[@TheKellie03]

PLEASE don't run, Joe!!

[@carlosschwartz7203]

Actually, it’ll be great! Easier to WIN! Let’s Go Brandon Quit (LGBQ)

[@dseelbach80]

I hope Joe runs in 2024. It will be an easy win for the Republicans.

[@svnsetsomnia8280]

That’s what I thought in 2020…

[@LuisAngelSantos]

2024: *President Biden wins reelection; Democrats KEEPS Senate, WINS House back in landslide victory* You were saying?

[@heru-deshet359]

Unless they steal it again.

[@dseelbach80]

@@heru-deshet359 shhhh... You aren't supposed to say that out loud. You could get called a racist!

[@RandomKourosh]

It might not be, its too early to call.

[@williamshaw5388]

As a registered Democrat of 30 years I will not vote for Joe Biden to be reelected, nor will I vote for Kamala Harris. If the Democrats don’t start running candidates that aren’t corrupt and owned by corporate money then I’m going to have to stop voting for Democrats.

[@mullahbaksheesh9151]

"Two words: 'Made in America!' " ---Joey Demented

[@markanderson7833]

He thought "made in" was one word. "Madein"

[@davidgeorge2666]

your wig is on too tight... politics has nothing to do with competence, staying in power is the objective

[@brianjohnson6053]

81 million could not be wrong 😏😏😏

[@lordstanleyjr2015]

Most dems didn't even want him on the compaign trail for the midterms.

[@caiolimacaldas]

Doesn't matter, will be bye biden anymway.

[@wtrmelon1096]

He better not, I’ve lost $500,000 In investments since he went into office.

[@janicelaporte1]

My retirement is toast to.

[@wtrmelon1096]

@@janicelaporte1 wow.. that's awful. How old are you? hopefully there is still hope in the future

[@bobvogel1598]

Me too

[@arthurseery]

Good!

[@Gizmonips]

Manage your money better. That’s ridiculous

[@PeacefulJoint]

And the pizza boxes will ensure he gets 178 billion votes this time

[@FireinTheBowl]

He didnt win the first time. Ive asked hundreds of Democrats one question. " who did you vote for in the primaries?" not once did someone say Biden or Harris

[@toriib7959]

Lmfao still can't come to terms you lost eh?

[@AzrealTheDemon]

we all know it was rigged

[@cattigereyes1]

Joe asleep at the wheel. No thanks! A independent!

[@cheryltysver4819]

Where in the world did you get this guy and what are his credentials? He fits right in with Pamela and Myorkass. I will have to give him credit for being so enlightened that he is giving clues as to which seldomly used and rather esoteric logic, is being increasingly relied upon by the Democratic party...Para- consistent Logic!

[@DJ-ov2it]

Professor of history who has the single best predictive record for presidential elections of the last 40 years. THATS who you are trying to clown on here. Sit tf down.

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

hahaha stupid brain that have been brainwashed by right wing media

[@user-zn2zu2xx4x]

Keep america safe Vote Blue💙Keep America Safe and Sound!

[@Jan96106]

The scary part is that the people commenting here probably want Trump in office again, and they think Trump's word salad speech is articulate and a sign of his wonderful mental acuity.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

You cannot be serious!

[@poloska9471]

Dear lord, hear our prayers… no more Biden… no more Hillary… please… for the love of god… no more. 🙏

[@Vinnymanvinny1]

Dear Lord, hear our prayer. No more Trump, no more Marjorie Taylor Green, no more Amanda Chase, no more candidates that support the big lie and conspiracies

[@thehalloweenheavymetalmusicwar]

Dear lord Satan! Usher in Bernie Sanders and keep destroying MAGA Republicans for the great safety of our nation. 🤘🤘🤘🤘✊️✊️✊️✊️💙💙💙💙🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@poloska9471]

@@Vinnymanvinny1 the more the merrier, thanks for adding

[@bidenhatesamerica]

Lmfao, so he knows something we don’t huh? Sounds like he needs to start taking his lithium again

[@FirstLast.....]

Yes, yes, please please run Biden/Harris again. By then Biden won't even know what planet he's on and Kamala still won't know there's only two sexes.

[@michaelnitsch4431]

she might be a Moorfadiite and have 2 sex organs like Obama does for his manly Michel lol

[@PerryLogan]

He's got my vote. Keep in mind, Joe's low approval ratings come from the same polls that told us there would be a big red wave. ;)

[@ghettolemon3993]

u have to have problems LMAO. anyone who votes twice for this guy is a NPC

[@mariopuzo4509]

Unfortunately your vote is expendable. You’ve been outsourced by people who aren’t even from the us.

[@jjmartchev]

Just so you know this man has predicted every single presidential election since 1984

[@The1djdave]

just so you know no man is always right .period.

[@jjmartchev]

@@The1djdave true but who would you rather trust to do the job the guy with a bad record or the guy with a perfect record

[@BCSTS]

So what !

[@jjmartchev]

@@BCSTS so he has a flawless record and I trust his system he has clearly explained it and other videos

[@jjmartchev]

@@BCSTS in 2016 he predicted trump would win

[@tonystorcke]

After the first debate, this didnt age well.

[@lovefree1988]

This is the type of guy who points out how video games are made while you’re playing cod. Only reason I’d vote for Biden 🤔 I never want to own a home, I love paying higher taxes, and bacon is a guaranteed $10

[@catotacatota6852]

👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@laurendm4real]

He didn’t win the first time 😂😂

[@TraumfresserBMofficial]

Yeah he did. Hopefully people won’t be so stupid with their votes this time.

[@AzrealTheDemon]

@@TraumfresserBMofficial sure explains the dead voters that voted for him right?

[@louowen8985]

Well, Harris has been a disaster who is largely only interested in helping women, which is why she and Warren lost last time around. No amount of favoritism by feminists at the Washington Post and NYT will change that. No one buys misogyny victimhood anymore. The rest of the field is uninspiring. That said Biden will have to run on his record, which has involved a lot of pandering to Harris and the above. He was elected as a centrist and while the midterms should force him in that direction Harris et al will continue to push feminism. Hard to see him keeping that key.

[@phoenixblanco3892]

Appealing to the center comes with the implication that the "everyone who isn't Far-left is a fascist" narrative that they've blown all of their political capitol on over the past few years. They've dug themselves into a hole and they won't stop digging.

[@erybodyknows]

1 potato 2 potato 3 potato 4, 5 potato 6 potatoes 7 potato... Hey is it time for ice cream yet.

[@mark-1901]

If you want the country to keep going backwards then vote Democrat....I liked the times 22 months ago before joe.....

[@janeulin2944]

I'm absolutely flabbergasted that anyone could say with a straight face that he is not only coherent but could run again for the "leader of the free world" It truly bogles the mind.

[@trwent]

It boggles the mind that CRIMINAL TRUMP is seen as a viable choice by so many Republicans.

[@robertgreen1282]

Why not just go full tard and just run Fetterman?

[@DJ-ov2it]

Did you listen?

[@annedobies]

So it is over then . The country will die. Time to mourn.

[@elroythegreat1590]

It worked well for Carter. There were actually people that voted for him in 1980 🥴

[@adamferencszi797]

After the midterms, I'm not too sure about anything anymore.

[@karstenerdinger2167]

the left will try tooth and nail to ensure the left keeps the white house. My biggest concern is election integrity. Was there fraud in 2020? Absolutely. If the left keeps the white house in ‘24 the USA is done.

[@amaldrew3830]

Dark Brandon will win 🙌

[@wolfwalker5924]

The Dems would be smart to return to the John F. Kennedy era. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would REALLY bring the people and parties together. He's a successful opponent of the Swamp; a seasoned lawyer, staunch advocate of the environment, civil rights and people's health; dedicated, smart, and reliable. The Swamp cannot buy him off. RFK, Jr. in 2024

[@gavinhalacy6775]

You could throw almost anybody else in the ring for the democratic candidate and they'd have a far better chance than Biden.

[@eliseomedina8768]

As a Californian. I'd love to see Newsome run just to see him loose!! And maybe wake some people up around here.

[@chashue6032]

Blue has my vote, all the way down the line, for the rest of my days on earth. Red is DISGUSTING and we thank Trump for showing us the true nature of the deplorable GOP.

[@onsight1751]

Haha OK groomer

[@insideout144]

Comedian.

[@chashue6032]

@@insideout144

[@henryw.elliott499]

@@chashue6032 Nothing wrong with rebellion.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

He just told us who was going to win in 2024.. it's designed

[@MrPolandball]

He’s a puppet, of course he gets told plans by his top high handlers to later tell the public the determined outcome

[@wolfplex1]

These "experts" are so out of touch with the common people !!!

[@flashseason82ndbestericdid]

I believe this guy

[@chantra1ro646]

I don't believe whatever he said he got the answer from analyze that he's guessing game so he saying that just so you would believe him lol I'm an empath I'm more stronger than him ok Joe Biden is not going to be a president trust me I bet you anything. Oh do you know that he used to be a cheater and he paid someone to vote for him lol 🎉😂

[@youngjoshhiechicagoporter2452]

Biden for 2024 cash my vote blue 🔵

[@invaderjoshua6280]

He's gonna fall asleep while at a debate. I'm not even being sarcastic. If you watch a lot of his speeches he blacks out for a second or two quite often.

[@georgecowan9800]

This guy has been spot on so far.

[@larakaramazova777]

For sure. Biden must run again in 2024. That would absolutely insure the real president DJT returns to his rightful position so that he can finish the job he started in 2016. FJB.

[@rap5374]

I can’t imagine anybody voting for him

[@caljammer8516]

Alright, I’ve had enough of the internet today.

[@andrp411]

Hahahahahaha Let’s go Brandon!

[@TheMoneypresident]

Just tell him he already won again.

[@xxdarkqueenxx6664]

😳🤣😂😂😂😂

[@barryrsmith70]

Every Democrat should heed his opinion. I’m a Democrat so I will take heed. Biden should be the presidential candidate in 2024. End of discussion

[@johnnyb7628]

No. I’m going with Kennedy. Biden is corrupt.

[@keezjordan1619]

When your coworkers nail you on a story!

[@lawsonhill1356]

This is the same guy that had Herbert Hoover winning after the market crash after applying his metrics.

[@sheilatravers3307]

Why do we need a feeble-minded president in office

[@whothefux3105]

😂 ok. would probably stand a better chance putting a ham sandwich and a bag of chips as their nominees.

[@BarryMcCauciner]

He won't have my vote for a second time.

[@nickkerr6068]

Hey, at least you learned from your mistake.

[@donaldmartin4980]

Yes Joe, run again ! You will get smoked like a cheap cigar !

[@DontcallmeaCuck]

Go Joe Brandon ! Best president ever .

[@stevexyz1173]

Mortgage rate just hit 7%.. what's not to love about $5 gas and ten percentage inflation..

[@coachking5208]

😂🤣🤣😂🤣😅😅 40 Years!! Who is this BOZO!..

[@liamx6636]

LOL!!

[@jamesheath5825]

Really you must be related to meat head FJB

[@thehalloweenheavymetalmusicwar]

DARK Brandon is his name. He strikes again destroys the evangelical right wing. 💙💙💙💙🤘🤘🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@charlesreese9085]

When I read the title, I thought "this must be a satire site". Nope,this fool is serious.

[@charlesreese9085]

@N F look at the state of this country, open borders, inflation running wild and banks failing. Failure after failure. WWIII could pop off due to feckless foreign policy. Ignoring reality makes him a fool.

[@rb3166]

Let's have Biden run against Trump AGAIN and see what happens! The debate should be the comedy HOWL of the decade! How many people show up when Biden or Harris back a candidate? 50?

[@DJ-ov2it]

If Trump can refuse the republican primary debates, why shouldnt Biden just get to refuse the general election debates?

[@ultra-ultra-ultra-ultra_me126]

Yes, Please - China Joe run in 2024

[@ultra-ultra-ultra-ultra_me126]

@@fredfreddy8684 Trump 4 - *DEMOCRATIC SOCIALS SLASH MARXIST* 0

[@goodluck6577]

No more Joe, thanks ⌛

[@ivanchancastillo1025]

Which means uncle Biden have to go reelected in second term

[@AzrealTheDemon]

pedo biden

[@rockxwarlordx7939]

Well joe Biden once said: The key of success is jehsushsjwjsjsjsjsjejdjsjdjdjshshsjsjshshsjsjshjshsjjshshsjsjsjshsjdjsjsjsjsjjsgsvwizjhwjsihvbwjbabbajjabbs

[@johncena6681]

What inspirational words how could anyone argue with that 😂

[@coffeehunk]

I love cocaine - this guy

[@tamikerlin]

🤣☺🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeslife5941]

Trump 2024

[@mmom4754]

Biden2024

[@mikeslife5941]

@@mmom4754 sleepy joe lol nah won’t happen the world sees his nonsense

[@mmom4754]

@@mikeslife5941 he will win in 2024. Crry more

[@mikeslife5941]

@@mmom4754 very doubtful after what he did to the economy but we shall see I don’t think he can cheat his way in this time but with todays democratic administration who knows I just want the U.S. to thrive again and with joe we won’t see progress not just my opinion but also factual it’s in front of us daily with fuel ⛽️ but you have a great day god bless.

[@mmom4754]

@@mikeslife5941 Never Trump

[@maryblushes7189]

Yes, please! That will assure we flip the Presidency!

[@Zacypoonanny]

He’s serious! 😂😂🤣

[@Protect_all_ljf3forms]

I find it sad that there are those that believe this. Many democrats running don’t want Joe’s divisiveness anywhere near their campaigns

[@Shark-pj8in]

Just bring in a good President for once. Especially not trump. Even Dora would do better.

[@saoirse4927]

Nope- I seen a prediction that he will not live. He’s not looking good 😂

[@scottjensen456]

Are you better off today than you were two years ago? Democracy is “your choice to vote to continue in the same direction or to vote for a change.”

[@komicsreviewer8505]

The Republicans are FINISHED!

[@AndrewRodman1998]

Ummm I think you mean the democrats are finished

[@navie78]

Lol can I get some of what you’re smoking.

[@caleblukasg422]

Allan may have predicted well in the past but I think hes getting ahead of himself. There could be way better choices in both parties. Both have become jokes at this point. The Republicans and Democrats have cleaning up to do.

[@vail8150]

Hahahahahahaha…inmates in charge of the asylum AGAIN…perfect

[@chesterholland5909]

If that's Oz then that's it your humbleness will lead to fetterman victory. End of pennsylvania

[@bigbootyjudylol0599]

Are you serious that’s not oz

[@kylep4223]

No way in hell that schmuck gets a W

[@jonance93]

MAYBE THIIS GUY AND JOE CAN HOLD HANDS IN THE SENIOR HOUSING THEY'LL SOON BE MANDATED TO..

[@bobbyb.6644]

Did he Really run the First Time ? Who is this “ Expert” ?