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		ianburrell on July 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Joe Biden stands down as Democratic candidate Wilson had a stroke in 1919 that left him incapacitated. His wife and doctor ran the country. Nixon has a drunk. Roosevelt was in declining health before beign reelected in 1944. He knew he might have to resign early.

sparrish on July 21, 2024 [–]

And just because all those things happened doesn't mean they should have, morally or ethically.

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