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Rob Reiner Loses it Completely on Social Media, "You Are Voting to Destroy American Democracy"

Steve Straub By Steve Straub
Published November 19, 2023 at 10:26am
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Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has taken to social media claiming a vote for President Joe Biden is the only way to protect American democracy.

Reiner slammed supporters of third-party presidential candidates on X claiming that their votes would effectively support former President Donald Trump.

However, recent poll data suggests a more nuanced picture of the 2024 presidential race.

Key Points:

  • Rob Reiner has been active on social media urging people to vote for President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election.
  • In a tweet, Reiner stated, “A vote for No Labels is a vote for Trump. A vote for Bobby Kennedy is a vote for Trump. A vote for Cornel West is a vote for Trump. A vote for Jill Stein is a vote for Trump. The only vote not for Trump is a vote for Biden.”
  • He later tweeted, “If you vote for anyone but Joe Biden, you are voting to destroy American Democracy.”
  • A Quinnipiac poll showed that in a hypothetical three-way race including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an Independent candidate, Biden maintains a three-point lead over Trump.
  • In a four-way race with Kennedy and Green Party candidate Cornel West, Biden’s lead over Trump narrows to one point.
  • Reiner has been vocal about his belief that Trump “must” go to prison and has called for excluding all other candidates from the 2024 race, claiming these actions are necessary for the survival of democracy.

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Commentary:

Rob Reiner’s recent statements and actions reflect a concerning trend of authoritarianism masked as a defense of democracy. While he urges voters to support Joe Biden as the only safeguard for American democracy, his dismissive attitude towards third-party candidates and calls for excluding challengers from the race raise valid questions about his commitment to democratic principles.

Reiner’s insistence that any vote not cast for Biden is a vote for Trump oversimplifies the complexity of American politics and undermines the value of choice in a democratic system. It is essential for citizens to have the freedom to express their preferences and beliefs through their votes, even if they don’t align with the two major parties.

Furthermore, Reiner’s support for imprisoning political opponents and suppressing alternative voices contradicts the very essence of democracy, which thrives on open debate, diverse perspectives, and fair elections. True democracy encourages healthy competition and the participation of multiple candidates and parties.

In the end, Reiner’s claims to protect democracy seem to be a veiled attempt to consolidate power and limit political discourse. A robust democracy should embrace a wide range of ideas and choices, even when they challenge the status quo. It’s crucial for citizens to critically assess such authoritarian tendencies and safeguard the principles of democracy that our nation was built upon.

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Steve Straub
Steve has been involved in national politics for over 20 years and helps run one of the largest conservative opinion and analysis sites in the country.







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