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In reply to the discussion: Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the Democratic Party because of how they treated Biden [View all]
crimycarny
(2,044 posts)12. Media was hoping for a "scandal"
I guess my feeling was more along the lines of being grateful she isn't jumping on the "Biden was incompetent" train, as that would feed the media frenzy forever. Imagine someone as close to Biden as Karine Jean-Pierre dishing dirt on a "cover-up". And that is what many were speculating, including MAGA. The GOP was chomping at the bit, hoping for this.
Now that she is coming out in support of Biden, the media will ignore her book for the most part. It becomes boring to them. Where's the fun in a Press Secretary supporting the President she worked with?
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Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the Democratic Party because of how they treated Biden [View all]
crimycarny
Jun 2025
OP
Trashed Biden? That's not what she did. She trashed the party. I guess you prefer that.
brush
Jun 2025
#84
She has a story to tell and she should tell it. And if it makes money, go for it.
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#77
So that is what authors do. They all publicize through various means including doing interviews. At any rate,
KPN
Jun 2025
#83
Good for her. We expect these despicable acts by Republicans, but Democrats were all too happy
travelingthrulife
Jun 2025
#7
American presidential politics is binary--it's either the Republican nominee or the Democratic one.
elocs
Jun 2025
#8
And I bet EVERY Jill Stein voter KNEW she couldn't win but they could use her to fuck with the Dems
calimary
Jun 2025
#31
Yes, but the Hillary campaign also made a big mistake that I think hurt her here.
elocs
Jun 2025
#60
I'm for a consistent message from DNC rather than musical chairs and self-sabotage.
usonian
Jun 2025
#13
"...the way the Democratic leaders of the party publicly shot him in the back"
LudwigPastorius
Jun 2025
#21
Publicity stunt or not, at least she isn't piling on the "Biden cover up" train
crimycarny
Jun 2025
#41
I don't disagree with what she feels and what she says about it, but where the hell else is she going to go?
Texin
Jun 2025
#34
Thank you--I found the entire interview and listened to it after seeing this clip
crimycarny
Jun 2025
#94
Seems to me the answer is NOT "when your party's in trouble, head for the hills".
calimary
Jun 2025
#51
Kinda like after the debate when many Dems were "heading for the hills" and abandoning Biden?
crimycarny
Jun 2025
#53
how is leaving helpful? I was furious when Biden was forced out by Democratic leaders
Demsrule86
Jun 2025
#67
That's what I got from the first post about her leaving. All the people dumping on her was bonkers
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#76
I haven't read the book, but if she chooses to become an Independent I feel that's her business.
HeartsCanHope
Jun 2025
#78
Karine Jean Pierre is leaving because they treated President Biden like shit
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2025
#92