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As a former president I wonder why he voted for Harris and went as far to tell others that he did so, but didn’t officially endorse. Seemed strange. A vote is tacit approval no? Was he against endorsements in general? He endorsed Mondale and Clinton iirc

Regardless at least he wasn’t as divisive as 45.

RIP.

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If you read the reports, those wishes were relayed by his family. The last time he was filmed a few months ago he didn't appear conscious.

Telling everyone you're going to vote for someone isn't an endorsement?

I consider an endorsement more of the rationale for why, personally.

I think telling everyone you wish to live long enough to vote for Kamala Harris is a pretty firm endorsement.

I also do not understand who gives a shit about endorsements?! there has never been an endorsement that swayed any election, freaking every person that has shaken a hand or been in the same room with DJT (not to mention every person that has ever worked with him including ones he handpicked for highest positions in his previous administration) endorsed Harris… the endorsement charade needs to stop in America, it is the one of the stupiest things there is

that was fake news.

He did very much dislike the alternative, though.

I like it when presidents leave office and assume a neutral position on the next election and politics in general.

Can you provide a link to the non-endorsement? I search google/bing/ddg and couldn't find any source for this claim that he didn't endorse her.

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