*** Official "I will vote for whoever the Dem candidate is" thread ***

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:53 AM

Quemado (1,260 posts)

1. Kamala Harris

I like her position on the Green New Deal (https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/02/15/kamala_harris_on_green_new_deal_the_principles_behind_it_are_sound_and_important.html).

I like it that she no longer accepts donations from corporate PACs (https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/384408-kamala-harris-will-no-longer-accept-corporate-pac-money).

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:13 PM

yuiyoshida (37,797 posts)

111. I love her...

YAY!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:41 PM

PTWB (3,793 posts)

125. Yes! She's the front runner for me.

Of course I will vote for the eventual nominee, whomever that ends up being. And my preference for Kamala May change as different candidates come and go. But right now she seems amazing.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:56 AM

Siwsan (22,043 posts)

2. Hands down, no doubt, cross my heart, I give my 100% guarantee

I have my "GREAT!!" list and my "Well, maybe it won't come to this" list, which is VERY small. And I still have my "Wish" list.

From this point, on, I'm ignoring posts that are obviously meant to trash one candidate or another, but if a post is meant to make points as to why I should consider a candidate, I'm going to pay attention.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:01 AM

B Stieg (2,410 posts)

3. Really well said!

I'm going to divide 'em up the way you have. Thanks!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:25 AM

DownriverDem (5,395 posts)

22. Me too

Which is why I do not support Bernie. He is not a member of the Democratic Party. We have some very fine progressive Dem candidates that are running. I don't have a favorite yet, but it sure isn't Bernie.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:18 AM

Lucid Dreamer (489 posts)

75. I Gotta agree w/ that, DD. n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:44 AM

watoos (7,142 posts)

91. Actually, not to argue but,

I read where Bernie is an official Democrat, win or lose, he is staying Democrat.

If I am wrong I have no problem in being corrected.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:32 PM

safeinOhio (27,358 posts)

119. Yep and if

Bernie is running against trump I will vote for him, not trump or stay home.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:06 AM

calimary (68,386 posts)

216. You and me both. I will support the nominee.

Even if the nominee is not my first choice. What’s the alternative - voting for The Asset? Or staying home? Or writing in Jill Fucking Stein? Or Howard “The Spoiler” Schultz?

Nope. NO WAY.

I will vote for the Democratic nominee.

There. I put it in writing.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:34 PM

Control-Z (15,639 posts)

210. Link? Please? eom

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:04 PM

jamesatemple (330 posts)

142. Heh, heh! That didn't last long, did it?

On a thread that encourages folks to consider each candidate based upon merit and policies, here's a reply that doesn't promote anyone. It merely reflects a personal reason for not voting for someone. Whatever the validity of that bias, whatever the reason or reasons for not voting for someone, such a statement negates the purpose of the thread. I can't speak for others but I'm not one bit interested in why you wouldn't/won't support or vote for Bernie but I would be interested to know whom you do favor and for what reasons.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 09:26 AM

DownriverDem (5,395 posts)

230. From what I understand

DU supports Democrats. Why is that a problem for you?

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:05 PM

mitch96 (10,215 posts)

100. +1

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 12:12 AM

forgotmylogin (7,016 posts)

215. We're lucky to have such a smorgasbord of talent.

Just because your favorite isn't nominated, that doesn't mean they can't still serve the country admirably in the administration of an eventual Democratic president.

My wish is that at every debate the candidates all express support for each other and have meaningful positive conversations about issues they wish to focus on and goals they hope to achieve.

I don't want to watch the trash-talking McDonald kicked up in the Repub debates.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:03 AM

blueinredohio (6,165 posts)

4. That makes two of us

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:36 AM

True Blue American (15,097 posts)

31. Three!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:03 AM

PWPippinesq (181 posts)

5. I'm in!

We have such a deep bench. Poor republicans are stuck in the rut of their own making. I'm happy to see so many well qualified candidates. I believe the debates and discussions leading up to the primaries will be valuable and informative as long as we don't become divisive and self defeating.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:08 AM

marble falls (45,632 posts)

6. Rec!!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:11 AM

TommyCelt (680 posts)

7. Cheers !

To the Yellow Dogs!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:12 AM

Tom Rinaldo (22,309 posts)

8. If we can't unite around this sentiment we got problems

But DU has never been a good habitat for PUMA's or BoB's or any other brand of General Election rejectionists. We are as a whole pretty clear about that bottom line.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:41 AM

PatrickforO (13,518 posts)

42. Yeah, most of them went to that weird pine tree site.

Some of the people on there are classic 4chan.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:12 AM

Coventina (23,842 posts)

9. I'm saying yes.......although I hope so hard it isn't Tulsi Gabbard

That would be really tough.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:16 AM

garybeck (9,808 posts)

15. i agree.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:12 AM

bluecollar2 (3,366 posts)

10. I prefer to focus on the positive aspects of a candidate

Rather than the negatives.

Hopefully our discourse will lead to a consensus.

In the end, if my preferred candidate is not the consensus choice, I will support the nominee of our party.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 06:37 AM

True Blue American (15,097 posts)

224. Honestly, Democrats are like a big family.

Fight like the devil among ourselves, then stick together against all enemies.

This is why I am a Democrat.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:13 AM

IronLionZion (38,178 posts)

11. Any sensible adult 2020

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:49 PM

AllyCat (13,052 posts)

167. Most kids I know have more sense than Tre45on

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:14 AM

Johnny2X2X (13,104 posts)

12. I won't only vote

I will vote for them, and also donate and campaign for them. The fate of our Democracy is at stake.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:15 AM

DanTex (20,709 posts)

13. Agree completely. All I really care is that a Dem beats Trump, and that we do well downballot.

I will vote for any Dem. I'll contribute to whoever gets the nomination.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:27 AM

DownriverDem (5,395 posts)

23. The operative word

is "Dem".

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:52 AM

Cha (276,222 posts)

52. Yep.. a True Blue Dem.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:00 AM

Tom Rinaldo (22,309 posts)

61. So if someone who currently is an Independent wins the Democratic nomination for President

...by that I mean officially secures the nomination to run for President at the official 2020 Democratic Convention, are you saying you would not vote for that person on the Democratic line against Trump?

Because that is the bottom line question.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:36 PM

safeinOhio (27,358 posts)

123. Anyone that doesn't

Will help re elect trump.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:16 AM

lilactime (657 posts)

14. K&R

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:17 AM

louis c (8,652 posts)

16. I will work tirelessly for the Democratic nominee...

...and donate money. I will not donate to any Democrat in the primary, but I will donate to the nominee once he or she is chosen.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:19 AM

inchhigh (384 posts)

17. Rec

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:21 AM

Borchkins (712 posts)

18. I'm in.

Even for the two I'll have to hold my nose in order to cast my vote. Getting rid of Trump is job #1.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:23 AM

bullwinkle428 (20,323 posts)

19. YES. For a "thumbnail" sketch of all potential candidates (so far), check

out this Rolling Stone article, which "ranks" them, apparently by perceived strength. SPOILER ALERT - here's your top ten:

1. K. Harris
2. B. Sanders
3. S. Brown
4 J. Biden
5. B. O'Rourke
6. E. Warren
7. C. Booker
8. K. Gillibrand
9. A. Klobuchar
10. J. Castro

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-democrat-candidates-771735/

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:37 AM

aeromanKC (2,729 posts)

34. 4,1,9,7,3,5,6,10,8,2

Biden/Harris is the Dem power ticket!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:10 AM

samnsara (15,919 posts)

67. i SO agree!!!!!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:11 AM

smirkymonkey (63,210 posts)

70. That would be my choice as well.

However I will vote for whoever becomes the nominee. Up until though, I have an opinion on which candidates will do better in the general.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:42 PM

Delarage (1,906 posts)

155. I agree.

We'd have an experienced, genuine man with a good tie to Obama and an up-and-comer who takes no crap.

I like Booker, too, though. In fact, most of the candidates have some good ideas. They could all have a role in my dream administration.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 04:59 PM

Duppers (24,441 posts)

160. Agree! Mine is also Biden/Harris.

Heard a national poll on MSNBC stating more of the general public support Biden.

I love both of these candidates' spunk.

Is my memory failing or do I correctly recall Pres. Obama holding Joe back a few times when he was voicing strong opinions?? Joe, if I recall, often took a harsher tone with the rethugs than did his good friend.

I like Warren a LOT but she doesn't seem to have the gravitas that Harris does.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:09 PM

nightwing1240 (194 posts)

175. Completely agree!

Biden/Harris is a solid ticket, I also like Biden/Brown. But, no matter who the Dem nominee is, they'll have my full support in the 2020 Presidential election! We cannot withstand another four years of tRump

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 06:42 AM

True Blue American (15,097 posts)

225. That would be great!

Experience , qualified in Law.

I can also see Biden/ Brown.

East Coast/ Midwest.

But have no preference yet.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:37 AM

LAS14 (12,151 posts)

35. Curious. Why Gillibrand ahead of Klobuchar? nt

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:46 AM

FakeNoose (23,665 posts)

47. Good analysis, except why do they call Bernie Sanders a Democrat?

Makes me wonder....

Bernie is someone I would exclude from this list, and they include several others who may never declare their candidacy. For what it's worth, I like what they say about Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:57 AM

irresistable (989 posts)

58. Because he is running for the Democratic nomination.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:52 AM

AZ8theist (4,349 posts)

96. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

WHERE"S TULSI????

Funny as all get out she didn't make your list!!

(FYI: She's not on mine , either)

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:24 AM

Dustlawyer (10,108 posts)

20. So tired of the Bernie attacks.

They play into the foreign attacks on our system to divide us. Though he may not be your candidate, he is not the enemy. We know who that is!

I was a Bernie supporter who voted for Hillary in the General. Probably will be a Beto supporter but still not sure. It probably will not be Bernie this time.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:36 AM

LAS14 (12,151 posts)

32. How is this a Bernie attack? Everyone's saying they'd vote for him if he were the nominee, aren't..

...they?

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:33 PM

Dustlawyer (10,108 posts)

154. This post is NOT an attack on Bernie.

I was making a comment in general about any post where Bernie is the subject. I just urge we save our powder for the Republicans and do not let them divide us.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:38 AM

Squinch (42,390 posts)

36. Lol! "I will vote for a Democrat" is now an attack on BS?

Can you see the ridiculousness of that? If not, you might have a blind spot.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:31 PM

Dustlawyer (10,108 posts)

153. My comment did not mean this post was an attack on Bernie.

I believe we should not attack anyone running as a Democrat at this point. Disagreeing with a position on an issue aside, we should let the Primary develop and support the one we like best without tearing down the others. Bernie is a very polarizing figure on this site, way more than I believe is deserved, but with the Republicans and what they have done, we need a solid front and not let them divide us.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:36 PM

Squinch (42,390 posts)

181. Then there was no reason for you to make that comment in this thread. Why did you?

Why bring up BS at all and complain that people are attacking him in this thread that you do not think was an attack on BS?

If you want us not to be divided, don't do things like that.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:43 PM

Dustlawyer (10,108 posts)

192. The post spoke to vote for the Democrat that wins the Primary.

I chose to post my feelings in hopes some would tone it down and not attack others running in that Primary.

Why attack me for saying what I did? Do you have an axe to grind against Bernie and therefore chose to attack me?

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:14 PM

Squinch (42,390 posts)

198. No. The post said: "So tired of the Bernie attacks." In a thread that had nothing to do with BS.

That is divisiveness for its own sake. If you don't want people to be divisive, stop being divisive.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:38 AM

groundloop (10,348 posts)

37. I'm totally with you.... I too supported Bernie in the primary and Hillary in the general

And IF Bernie were to win the Democratic nomination this time I'd be fine with that. He's not my first choice for 2020 but he's sure the shit better than the current occupier of the White House. We absolutely must stick together to ensure a strong turnout and hopefully retake the Senate as well as the White House.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:52 AM

Cha (276,222 posts)

50. BS is going to be Vetted just

like every other Dem candidate.

No exceptions.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:55 AM

mac56 (17,420 posts)

55. Don't forget: in many circles ---

Any opportunity to bash Bernie must be instantly seized with both hands.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:34 AM

NurseJackie (42,862 posts)

83. I must agree with you on that. It's very tiresome and demoralizing to hear...

So tired of the Bernie attacks.

I must agree with you on that. I am too! It's very tiresome and demoralizing to hear someone saying that the Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt" and "corrupt".

They play into the foreign attacks on our system to divide us.

I know what you mean. It's very divisive to hear attacks that claim that the Democratic party is "the party of the elite" and that Democrats represent "the one percent"... when nothing could be further from the truth.

Fact of the matter is that NONE of the above are true... but the repeated attacks like that on Democrats and the Democratic party definitely cause division, resentment and suspicion. It certainly isn't the kind of thing to motivate people to support the Democratic party (either with their vote, or their time, or their donations).

All I'm saying is that this just plays into the myth that "both parties are the same"... and that's simply not true. But with enough repetition, people begin to believe it and they have no reason to vote for Democrats at all.

Sadly that weakens the party, and a weakened Democratic party only serves to benefit the GOP, and Trump, and Russia.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:42 AM

CrossingTheRubicon (731 posts)

221. Truth. Well said Nurse Jackie!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:35 AM

Renew Deal (79,987 posts)

84. Disagree

He is the vehicle for those foreign attacks

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:03 PM

Duppers (24,441 posts)

163. Same here.

They should just stfu. Bernie will not be our candidate >.<

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 09:07 AM

secondwind (15,362 posts)

229. Same here. And Bernie campaigned for Hillary as well.

Many of Bernie’s ideas were added to Hillary’s platform.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:25 AM

ZeroSomeBrains (638 posts)

21. Absolutely

And vote democratic down ballot as well. Local races are very important too and the party needs to win back state legislatures and governorships as well.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:28 AM

Kurt V. (5,624 posts)

24. Easiest rec ever.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:28 AM

Soxfan58 (3,105 posts)

25. We have some damn good choices

I'll decide before my state Caucus. But lets keep our eye on the prize, the humiliating defeat of the orange anus.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:29 AM

Lonestarblue (5,467 posts)

26. I never vote for Republicans.

I will vote for every Democrat on my ballot. I prefer Kamala Harris at the moment, but I think Amy Klobuchar made a strong announcement speech.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:32 AM

aeromanKC (2,729 posts)

27. Please God, don't let that be non Democrat Bernie Sanders!!

No worries son, it won't be Bernie. Remember, he's not a Democrat. You re good.

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Response to aeromanKC (Reply #27)

Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:35 AM

Sapient Donkey (1,568 posts)

220. But if it is Bernie, will you vote for him?

Lots of people from bernie's camp and other non-hillary camps made the decision to not vote for Clinton, and in some cases even vote for Trump (I didn't believe this until I read up on it) I think the intent of the OP is to identify folks who may have a similar mindset this time around so that hopefully they can be convinced that's the not the best approach.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:50 AM

aeromanKC (2,729 posts)

222. Straight D ticket

But it wont be Bernie. The Dem bench is too strong this time.

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Response to garybeck (Original post)

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:34 AM

PatrickforO (13,518 posts)

28. Good sentiments. We are, however, just beginning the primary season.

Like a year early.

As time goes by, leaders will emerge.

Some of us will fall in love with one leader, and some for another.

There will be infighting as surrogates for one spread partial truths about the others, or even (alas!) lies.

People will get angry.

They will argue.

And the media will work very, very hard to amplify every little faux 'controversy' for the sake of increased ratings and more shareholder profits.

Super Pacs will begin spreading lies and half-truths, and the corporate owned media will eagerly grasp the ad revenues.

And you and I will get barraged with emails, direct mails and telephone calls begging us for donations.

Then someone will win.

THAT IS WHEN WE ALL NEED TO FORGET THE SHIT AND GET BEHIND THEM, WHEN WE MUST DO ALL WE CAN TO ENSURE THEY ARE ELECTED. WHEN WE MUST DO ALL WE CAN TO SEE DEMS ELECTED AT ALL LEVELS.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:35 AM

RobertDevereaux (1,634 posts)

29. Bravo. Yes.

Whoever wins the D primary is the D candidate and must get all of our votes.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:35 AM

LAS14 (12,151 posts)

30. Isn't it inconceivable that any DUer would disagree???? nt

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:36 AM

BostonBlue (53 posts)

33. I just want to win. Not interested in moral victories.*

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:38 AM

Adrahil (13,340 posts)

38. I will.

Of course I will. What other alternative do I have. But I want a DEMOCRATIC candidate.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:38 AM

Pobeka (4,436 posts)

39. ++++++++++++++++++++++ ! n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:39 AM

lark (20,328 posts)

40. Count me in!

I would vote for my hyper but sweet Aussie before I'd vote for one of the devils (aka repugs) or not vote at all.

My faves rarely win because I prefer the far left spectrum of policies in general, but I always switch my allegiance to the winners and go all out for them. This year I'm retired so I can participate so much more than I did in the elections prior to the mid-terms, and I'm looking forward to it.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:40 AM

mainstreetonce (4,178 posts)

41. Count me in

Anyone but trump

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:43 AM

cate94 (2,146 posts)

43. The worst Democrat

Would be better than the best Republican. I doubt I’ll ever vote for a Republican again.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:45 AM

WeekiWater (3,259 posts)

44. I think primaries should be pretty bloody.

"Finger pointing, blaming, and demonizing ANY of these potential candidates does NOT help the cause or our ultimate goal. "

These are things are viewed different by each individual. I was a big Clinton backer. I know that many Clinton backers around me thought that discussing her Iraq war vote was counterproductive and was just an attempt to demonize her. I thought it was fair game and an important part of her political history. I think talking about Gabbards appearant affection for brutal dictators to be fair game in a primary. Others don't. I think discussing Sanders past literary work that involves rape fantasies and his refusal to release full tax returns to be fair debate. Others don't.

"It is time for solidarity, not infighting."

Primaries are the exact time for infighting. The general, or the point at which the nominee is known, is the time for solidarity.

Out of all current announced candidates there isn't one I wouldn't vote for in the general.

K&R

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:45 AM

samnsara (15,919 posts)

45. I want a Biden and Harris ticket sooooooo bad but YEP I will vote for

...the Dem nominee. PERIOD!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:27 PM

DAMANgoldberg (1,278 posts)

165. Count me in

Though I made my preference Kamala Harris, I would be excited about Biden/Harris with a spot in Government for Klobuchar as AG with Franken back in the Senate.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:46 AM

radical noodle (7,622 posts)

46. I always vote for the Democrat

I'll be interested to see who doesn't agree to this, though.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:49 AM

Bernie42020 (22 posts)

48. Demonizing ANY of these potential candidates?

I see the demonizing already, posted in this very thread.

No one can deny that he pulled over 150K users, over 4M in the first day alone.

That actually means something.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:56 AM

Cha (276,222 posts)

57. I don't care how much money

BS makes.. he's going to be Vetted like every other Democratic Candidate.

No exceptions.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 06:49 AM

True Blue American (15,097 posts)

226. At this point

Everyone is lost in the crowd. The debates will help us.

Just heard a Republican Governor say Trump looks weak in the 2020 Election.

You think Republicans are sick of his hate filled, snarling attacks,too? None of them know if they will be next.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:25 PM

Stellar (5,644 posts)

116. hear, hear!

Bernie has faults just like all the others, it will be a choice of what we want to over look, no one is perfect. Just as long as we in the end come together and vote, VOTE BLUE.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:51 AM

pdsimdars (6,007 posts)

49. Let's see Trump vs anyone or anything . . . . . My vote is for anyone or anything other than T

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:52 AM

emulatorloo (38,209 posts)

51. Of course. It is what I always do. It is not rocket science

Fall in love with a primary candidate, and then enthusiastically support and GOTV the eventual nominee.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:53 AM

Zoonart (8,882 posts)

53. ALWAYS... always. I am a Democrat.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:54 AM

leftynyc (26,060 posts)

54. I'll vote for the Democrat

It's just a matter of how hard I'll work and how much I'll contribute. For some, the answer is zero other than casting the ballot.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:55 AM

50 Shades Of Blue (7,161 posts)

56. Of course I will!!

But there are some I won't be that happy to vote for. But the worst is infinitely times infinity better than Trump or Pence!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:58 AM

Scarsdale (9,426 posts)

59. I agree 100%

This what the gop does. As long as they have (R) after their name, they are accepted. The added bonus of Russian money helped, of course. We democratic supporters want BRAINS in our candidates.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:59 AM

Mister Ed (4,492 posts)

60. Anyone who won't has no legitimate business on this site. n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:04 AM

dsp3000 (343 posts)

64. Agreed

Anyone over trump

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:02 AM

itsrobert (14,157 posts)

62. Mickey Mouse and Bernie Sanders are not Dems

Nt.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:00 PM

garybeck (9,808 posts)

98. I live in Vermont and have had Bernie as my rep/senator for 20 years.

Bernie votes and caucuses with the Dems. I respect his independence. if you look at his voting record, it is 90% with the Dems.

He is a valuable voice who has clearly proposed many good ideas, some of which are now being adopted by other Dem candidates, and most of his ideas I agree with and support.

he is very careful not do anything to threaten the dem party or it's candidate if it is not him. if he doesn't get the nomination, there is zero chance he will run independent.

the rules allow him to get on the ticket and run as a Dem. i have no problem with it. if he is nominated i will gladly vote for him in the general election.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:06 AM

lkinwi (1,390 posts)

65. Brown is my current favorite, but I'll get behind the Democrat who wins.

Let’s let the republicans be the only ones who eat their own.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:09 AM

pamdb (1,183 posts)

66. solidarity

YES

There are certain candidates I prefer: Harris, Biden, Sherrod Brown,Klobacher,
and ones I don't want: Bernie, Booker (maybe) Gillibrand, but whomever they nominate, I'm there.

Discipline

It's something the repubs are good at. Democrats, not so much.

No pouting or voting for some idiotic 3rd party candidate (If it hadn't been for the idiots who voted for Jill Stein, I think Michigan would have gone for Hillary)

Just pull the lever or fill in the circle for the DEMOCRATS!!!!!

Or when I die I will come back to haunt you!!!! And I'm 67 so it maybe not be that long. I'm thinking...86?

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:10 AM

JackInGreen (2,975 posts)

68. Agreed

We6ve an embarrassment of riches.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:10 AM

Still In Wisconsin (4,450 posts)

69. Ham Sandwich for President!

That is, if the ham sandwich is a Democrat. Yes, put me on the "I will vote for any Democrat over Trump" list.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:22 AM

dhill926 (14,246 posts)

76. beat me to it haha...

although I would prefer Sen. Ham Sandwich. Experience and all...

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:12 AM

theboss (10,491 posts)

71. Christ, we are already doing this?

Oy vey.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:14 AM

Freddie (8,084 posts)

72. Of course but

I don’t think Bernie can win in the general. And that should be our #1 consideration. If he ends up the candidate I’ll vote for him and hope he chooses a good running mate.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:14 AM

efhmc (13,777 posts)

73. Vote, of course, but if it happens to be the B person I will

not campaign for or give money to him. However, with all the other younger and progressive candidates running, I do not expect this to be a problem.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:16 AM

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74. Yep. As always nt

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:22 AM

SKKY (10,346 posts)

77. No doubt. And I sure hope it is Kamala, but...

...I think we have an embarrassment of riches with this group of candidate so any of them will be fine.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:23 AM

BadgerMom (2,356 posts)

78. Agreed!

But, please, please, please not Tulsi Gabbsrd.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:25 AM

Roadside Attraction (238 posts)

79. It's about THE CENTER

A percentage of voters will vote for the Republican candidate no matter who s/he is.

A percentage of voters will vote for the Democratic candidate no matter who s/he is.

The secret to victory is (1) turn out your base, and, (2) WIN THE CENTER.

This is the problem with the likes of (an unnamed old geezer) whose sole function is to "drive all the other candidates to the left."

We Democrats do not need to be driven to the left. We need to be driven to the CENTER. Because:
-- The Center supports legal, readily-available abortion
-- The Center supports tolerance toward minorities and LGBT
-- The Center has no use for Trump and Trump clones
-- The Center supports some form of national health insurance
-- The Center supports extended background checks, bans on bump stocks, and other serious gun control
-- The Center supports green energy
-- The Center supports public education
-- The Center is the middle class who recognize they are in trouble and who want help that only Democrats can give

We do not need any candidate who "drives Democrats to the left." We need a solidly centrist candidate because The Center supports what we support.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:47 PM

Hermit-The-Prog (19,729 posts)

131. excellent post!

Republicans depend on (1) their base -- radical extremists -- getting out to vote, and (2) depressing the turnout of Democrats, and (3) "The Center" mostly staying unmotivated to vote.

We need to educate the electorate and get the masses to vote.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:09 PM

Doitnow (1,103 posts)

133. Hey, Look! Even the center is spouting Bernie's positions! Maybe in a few more years,

the center will have the courage to take on even more. I can see a revival of a MIDDLE class coming about. Now that would be something! When the majority of people believe in something, THAT"S the center. What with all these wonderful candidates taking on Bernie's timely ideas what would you expect? Why not vote for the original!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:05 PM

murielm99 (28,765 posts)

143. These are DEMOCRATIC ideas,

from the Democratic Party platform. So yes, let's vote for the original. Choose one of the Democrats, an original who is not afraid to identify as a Democrat, come hell or high-water.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:05 PM

Doitnow (1,103 posts)

174. Putting things in a platform and then ignoring them so that they all accumulate till we have a

bonfire is a sorry state. I think Bernie has the courage and persistence to DO something about them-----along with many of the newly inspired.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 08:31 PM

murielm99 (28,765 posts)

185. Based on his past legislative record?

All the other things he has accomplished in forty years?

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:15 AM

notinkansas (986 posts)

218. Really - the center

is the left now. Same thing.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:26 AM

CaptainTruth (4,629 posts)

80. Yes, I will.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:26 AM

forklift (401 posts)

81. Yes

The infighting will do far more harm than good in the long run.

I hope all the Democratic candidates and their supporters will agree to not damage each other's candidates.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:34 AM

subana (586 posts)

82. of course!!

you wouldn't be much of a democrat to do anything else! Voting for a republican would be insane! And even if you like an independent, let's be real, no independent is ever going to win unless things change in a dramatic way. To vote for someone who has no chance of winning would be similar to voting for a republican since it's 1 less vote the democratic candidate would get!

Personally I like Harris, I think she would make a great president! But I will vote whoever the democratic candidate is.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:38 AM

Wounded Bear (50,313 posts)

85. Haven't seen a Repub worth my vote in decades, so Yeah...

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:40 AM

Demsrule86 (59,202 posts)

86. I will vote for any Democrat who is the nominee.

I would like to be clear since Sen. Sanders is not a Democrat that I will vote him if he is the nominee also.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:40 AM

SouthernLiberal (331 posts)

87. I will, too

The worst Democratic candidate will be better than the best Respublican one.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:41 AM

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88. Immovably so!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:41 AM

Roy Rolling (5,745 posts)

89. Really

This is the wrong place for those wishing to explore their politicality.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:41 AM

nycbos (5,052 posts)

90. Damn right

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:45 AM

lillypaddle (9,322 posts)

92. Goes without saying

Hope it's a real Dem, though!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:47 AM

Mr.Bill (16,566 posts)

93. I will vote for any registered member of the Democratic party who is nominated.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:50 AM

Aristus (58,590 posts)

94. Hell, yes!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:51 AM

NRaleighLiberal (56,410 posts)

95. Should go without saying

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:56 AM

Bettie (13,245 posts)

97. I will

because any one of the people who have announced so far or are likely to announce that they are running are so much better than that orange thing and his grifter family.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:00 PM

DinahMoeHum (20,646 posts)

99. Absolutely.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:06 PM

zanana1 (5,221 posts)

101. I will donate and volunteer. nt

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:06 PM

bottomofthehill (6,230 posts)

102. Will do

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:07 PM

DoctorJoJo (1,134 posts)

103. Yes, But I Just Hope TF It Isn't Anyone Who Will Turn 80 the Year They Take Office!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:08 PM

workinclasszero (28,270 posts)

104. Of course

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:08 PM

Tarc (10,166 posts)

105. Yep

1-2 may be a bit of a hold-your-nose thing, but the least Democratic nominee is better miles better than anyone the GOP has fielded in a generation.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:09 PM

sacto95834 (393 posts)

106. I've always voted for the Democrat in Presidential Elections...

And plan on doing so again, unless the party looses it's mind and endorses Donald J. Trump. That would be a step WAY too far....

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:09 PM

Mickju (1,529 posts)

107. Definitely agree

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:10 PM

Totally Tunsie (10,343 posts)

108. Dem always.

I'm looking forward to 2020 and supporting our candidate to the fullest.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:10 PM

farmbo (3,070 posts)

109. Damn Right!

EOM

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:13 PM

Politicub (12,050 posts)

110. Absolutely

To do otherwise is unthinkable.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:17 PM

LittleGirl (7,150 posts)

112. That's what I did in 2008, 2012 and 2016

not going to change now!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:19 PM

Hawaii Hiker (3,147 posts)

113. I will vote for whomever the Democratic nominee is without question

The Supreme Court is hanging by a thread and Dump has put too many kooks on the Circuit Courts already, so without question i will vote for the Democratic nominee in Nov 2020..

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:25 PM

TNNurse (5,932 posts)

114. There is no question that I will vote for the Democratic nominee.

However, if it is Kirsten who led the take down of Al Franken, I will hold my breath while I do it. In this list I would prefer Mickey Mouse over her.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:25 PM

bluestarone (13,565 posts)

115. COUNT ME IN!!!!

Only hurting our selves by fighting about this!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:27 PM

LovingA2andMI (7,006 posts)

117. Done...

However, we are rooting hard for Kamala Harris!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:30 PM

Glorfindel (8,689 posts)

118. Oh, yes...of course I will. 'Nuff said!

n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:35 PM

FrankBooth (1,355 posts)

120. This should go without saying...

I wont ever support Bernie in the primary. But if he somehow manages to win the Dem nomination he has my vote. I sincerely hope Bernie supporters will do the same when he loses again.

Tulsi Gabbard may be the exception ... thankfully she has zero chance.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:35 PM

Warren_Pointe (284 posts)

121. Always

Every time

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:36 PM

sdfernando (4,217 posts)

122. I'm on board with this

I have my preferences as to the candidate but I will vote for the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE...WHOEVER IT IS.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:37 PM

BarbD (1,125 posts)

124. This is more than the top of the ticket.

We have to take the Senate, State and local elections. The blue wave has to be a tsunami.

Looking forward to the Democratic Presidential Primary with so many candidates. What an opportunity to discuss, display and distribute our diversity!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:41 PM

bearsfootball516 (6,286 posts)

126. Absolutely.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:42 PM

gopiscrap (22,333 posts)

127. I pledge that I will do the same

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:43 PM

Blue1963 (77 posts)

128. All in

on Whoever, Harris, Biden, Warren, Sanders, Castro, Gillibrand, Gabbard, Klobuchar, Booker, Brown, Beto, Tree Stump, My mom's cat. Anyone not Trump. They are all in play.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:44 PM

jalan48 (12,982 posts)

129. I agree about the infighting. I've been voting for Democrats in the general election for almost 50

years and it won't change this time.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 12:46 PM

SallyHemmings (1,587 posts)

130. I am with you

I really don’t much care after having Donnie Boy breaking just about everything.

I will donate time and money. I have seven grand babies whom deserve sanity.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:10 PM

Catch2.2 (629 posts)

134. Amen! Bernie, Kamala, Warren...

I will support any Dem against Trump! Unity is the key here!!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:20 PM

rownesheck (2,076 posts)

135. Yes!

I voted Bernie in 2016 primary, and voted Hillary in general last time around. At this exact moment i am a fan of all our people running, with a lean toward Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren. Whomever is the eventual nominee, i will of course vote for.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:21 PM

mwooldri (9,987 posts)

136. We gotta Dump the Trump... Kick the elephant outta room!

The Democratic candidate gets my vote if I get the right to do so.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:34 PM

Mabel (79 posts)

138. There are times I don't agree with a certain Democrat

however in the end I always vote Democrat as it's the party that comes the closest to what my values and beliefs are.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:52 PM

IllinoisBirdWatcher (2,312 posts)

139. K & R

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:52 PM

TalenaGor (1,058 posts)

140. of course

There shouldn't even be a question.....

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 01:58 PM

warmfeet (3,321 posts)

141. Yep.

I will vote for Democrats, up and down the ballot.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:28 PM

Moebym (989 posts)

144. Yes.

Even if the nominee ends up being Tulsi Gabbard or Bernie Sanders. Because while (IMO) they are problematic, they're still a *hell* of a lot better than Trump.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:43 PM

proud patriot (100,645 posts)

145. Yes , I'm in

I also pledge to build bridges where I find divides .. Let's Win This

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:43 PM

Blue_Tires (55,443 posts)

146. After the debacle of 2000, I've never done anything but...

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:46 PM

SpankMe (2,501 posts)

147. In the past, I "voted the candidate" and not the party

But today, with margins so thin, we have to keep the Dems in charge. And that means holding majorities in legislative houses (because the majority usually gets the leadership positions and can control the schedule and agenda). And that means voting Democratic no matter what.

Ideological purity has to take a back seat to party affiliation at times like this.

When Dems have a 2/3-rds majority in a body, then go ahead and vote hyper-lib and risk losing a seat here and there to make our point. (In the 80's I voted Green a whole lot here in CA.)

But, I have been putting some of my lefty impulses in check as of late so we can counteract the unbelievable rightward swing of the Republican calamity. And that means occasionally supporting a moderate Dem over a far left one so we have a candidate who can beat most Repubs.

I know this will get me flamed. But, so be it...

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:53 PM

LW1977 (1,071 posts)

148. K&R

Keep this thread kicked throughout the primary see if some lurking former members/jack-off radicals get the point.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:54 PM

iscooterliberally (2,281 posts)

149. Agreed.

Heck, I would vote to close the office of the presidency and tell congress everything is automatically vetoed for the next four years rather than keep what we have now. Trump is way worse than nothing. I know that's silly, but I'm kidding on the square as Al Franken used to say on his Air America show. I really like this group of candidates that we have. Compare them to all the republican candidates from 2015 and you can truly see how much better our side is. Go Dems!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 02:56 PM

QC (26,371 posts)

150. I always do.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:18 PM

EricMaundry (1,619 posts)

152. THANK YOU!!!

God I do hate all that squabbling shit.

I am not even going to tell anyone who I will vote for in the CA primary. Except my wife and kids.

Eyes on the prize people! Gotta get rid of the goddamn Trump!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:47 PM

mvd (63,991 posts)

156. I'm in

If we nominated someone like Manchin it would be a struggle not to want a third candidate, but will do best I can. I don't think we will nominate someone that conservative anyway.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 04:19 PM

Brogrizzly (135 posts)

157. AFAD

Any Functioning Adult Democrat

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 04:24 PM

redstatebluegirl (11,907 posts)

158. I will do as I always have in the past, show up and vote straight ticket Democrat.

It may be as it has been in the past, I may have to hold my nose, but I do it. I have never missed a vote except for one city council vote when I had my appendix removed. Nothing would keep me from voting for a Democrat. Any Democrat would be better than the alternative.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 04:58 PM

meadowlander (3,586 posts)

159. +1. Like them all. Refuse to invest mental energy in picking before next year.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:00 PM

ecstatic (29,719 posts)

161. Of course. Anything is better than dump. Anything. nt

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:00 PM

jimlup (7,862 posts)

162. No question

The Republicans have basically become open traitors to the country and its peoples. Time for us to throw them out.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:26 PM

California_Republic (1,826 posts)

164. por supuesto

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:46 PM

ProfessorPlum (11,115 posts)

166. Thank goodness this will be the last of these threads that we need

for there surely will not be anymore after this

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:53 PM

ailsagirl (21,702 posts)

168. Count me in!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 05:54 PM

musicblind (4,474 posts)

169. Of course. There is no question. n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 06:32 PM

TryLogic (1,621 posts)

171. There is a lot of baggage among rank and file democrats left over from 2016.

I really hope we can move on -- beyond Bernie, Hillary, even Biden. Bernie has made tremendous contributions to our ideas about what we really should be trying to accomplish as a nation. Biden is loved, but a year older than I am. I'm very healthy. I plan to play pickleball for at least eight more years, but to do the job of president? For eight years? For four years, then another wide open election? I hope we can move on. We have a whole bunch of great younger candidates.

I am very impressed with Kamala Harris, but absolutely open minded.

I worry about people from the Northeast -- too many big banks, insurance companies, etc. I'm not talking about electability; I'm talking about donations, loyalties, and influences; I'm talking about what they would DO.

I want to see resumes. I want to assess personalities and communication skills. I want to assess character and integrity. I want to assess wisdom and judgement. OBVIOUSLY, I want someone very different from Trump and every other Republican I can think of.

I want a Democrat.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 06:55 PM

Blue_true (31,259 posts)

172. A no brainer. I will vote for the Democratic Party nominee in November.

Even if that person is someone that I did not vote for in the primary.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:01 PM

Susan Calvin (1,408 posts)

173. Here.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:12 PM

LongtimeAZDem (4,450 posts)

176. Always have, always will.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:18 PM

47of74 (18,470 posts)

177. Damn right.

The worst Democrat is a trillion times better than that orange fuck or any one else in the GOP.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:19 PM

Laurelin (431 posts)

178. Any democrat

Or Bernie if he wins. Whoever wins the primary has my vote, money, support.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:24 PM

crazytown (7,277 posts)

179. Ham Sandwich (D) gets my vote.

And old DU meme: I’ll wait in line with ham sandwich and vote for the Democratic nominee.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:35 PM

DBoon (19,715 posts)

180. Yes, tho my preference is a candidate who would best pull in swing states

We need someone who can bring PA, MI, and WI into our column at minimum.

My focus is winning. My attitude is that the least desirable Democrat from a policy perspective is leagues ahead of any Republican.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:37 PM

left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)

182. I still recall ...

a few months ago there were posts saying we MUST vote for Oprah,
because she had given a good speech somewhere,
about something.

Personally I'm putting more thought into my decision.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 08:02 PM

argyl (3,002 posts)

183. Yes. If FDR came back to run third party I'd vote Dem.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 08:05 PM

colsohlibgal (5,182 posts)

184. No Doubt

This is an all hands on deck emergency!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 08:43 PM

Wednesdays (13,897 posts)

186. Rec

My avatar is a yellow dog for a reason.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 08:54 PM

VOX (22,976 posts)

187. YES. Even if the Democratic candidate is a yellow dog.

I always vote for the entire Democratic ticket, top to bottom.

No third-party doofuses for me, EVER.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:04 PM

CDerekGo (507 posts)

188. VOTE BLUE, NO MATTER WHO!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:06 PM

Prof.Higgins (194 posts)

189. 100% sagacious reminder! Murdoch/Putin/Trump trolls can't divide us. n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:25 PM

debsy (519 posts)

190. Completely on board to vote for straight DEM ticket!

No question!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:40 PM

bitterross (4,066 posts)

191. I'm in.

To do otherwise is stupid.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:52 PM

bhikkhu (10,618 posts)

193. 100%, no doubt

It's such a strong field. I'm leaning towards Harris, but there are so many good candidates. I listen to NPR, and every time they interview someone I get the same feeling - "there's another fantastic, rational, intelligent candidate"...A couple of days ago I listened to the interview with Buttigieg, who I'd never heard of before. His policies and priorities are right on, and he speaks so articulately, down to earth and solid. Booker, same. It's hard not to be just generally enthusiastic.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:57 PM

SMC22307 (7,915 posts)

194. Seriously, folks on this board need to stop villifying...

certain candidates and their supporters. We need to be united no matter then Dem candidate cuz the right-wing is gonna pull out ALL the stops in 2020...

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:15 PM

Dem2theMax (9,419 posts)

206. AMEN! nt.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:00 PM

Alpeduez21 (1,224 posts)

195. Isn't it 'for WHOMever the dem candidate is?'

At the moment I like Kamela Harris. I like how she gets to the heart of the matter and speaks directly. There is definitely a ranking among the candidates and for me Senator Harris is the leader of the pack. She has a good GTFO progressive leaning attitude.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:00 PM

CousinIT (7,018 posts)

196. Damn right. NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT. n/t

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:13 PM

BlueIdaho (11,655 posts)

197. Just like I have since 1968.

Simple Enough

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:33 PM

mac2766 (658 posts)

199. Bernie in the primaries....

Whoever gets the nomination in the general election. Just like 2016. Hated that Bernie didn't win the nomination, but would love to have seen our candidate get elected. She was a good one, and I would have been proud to have seen Hillary Clinton elected. I'm very proud to say that I voted for her.

Go Bernie!!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:43 PM

Dorian Gray (12,065 posts)

200. Obviously

though there are one or two I'll have to pinch my nose while pulling the lever.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:47 PM

InAbLuEsTaTe (23,581 posts)

201. Absolutely!! TWICE if it's Bernie!!

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:48 PM

chia (1,916 posts)

202. YES, absolutely. K&R

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:51 PM

RogerM (150 posts)

203. Bernie will NOT get my vote

Really hope that this fake will lose in the primaries. He is one of the reasons we lost 2016 and dont want to lose again bacause of him. He will never get my vote.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:19 AM

notinkansas (986 posts)

219. This is really a suspicious comment

Who are you?

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 10:09 PM

SMC22307 (7,915 posts)

234. LOL

Sure, "Roger."

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:54 PM

ginny skinny (179 posts)

204. I'm liking Pete Buttigieg

I've heard him interviewed a couple times on NPR and seen him interviewed on PBS. Liked what I saw and heard.
Whoever runs against Trump will get my vote. If multiple people run against Trump, the most likely winner will get my vote.
Trump must be defeated, it's the primary objective.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 10:57 PM

McCamy Taylor (19,240 posts)

205. Of course.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:18 PM

mikehiggins (5,614 posts)

207. I will vote for whoever wins the Democratic Primary

I really don't give a shit who it is, that person will have my vote, and the vote of anyone else I can get to do the same

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:19 PM

Dem2theMax (9,419 posts)

208. I hereby promise that I will vote for the Democrat nominee for president,

regardless of who it is. The Democrat gets my vote. I won't sit and complain if it's not the person I wanted, I won't moan and groan, I won't whine incessantly on DU.

I will happily put my mark in the box next to the Democrat who will be the next president of the United States.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:23 PM

ooky (7,003 posts)

209. Absolutely. Thanks for the thread.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:39 PM

quakerboy (13,319 posts)

211. Thats the plan.

I think its still a long time till the elections, and the candidates and voters still have plenty of chances to make bad decisions. Its always possible we could come up with a dark horse that I flat can't back. Zombie Zell Miller, for instance.

But shy of some very unexpected and heinous turn like Lieberman turning up and literally stealing the show, I expect to be voting for the Democratic candidate, whoever it is.

My enthusiasm may be great, or moderate, or very tempered, depending on which one obtains the nomination. But I am a Democrat, and I am Antifa, and I will do what I realistically and meaningfully can to stand against fascism, including voting against Trump even if I dont wholeheartedly love our nominee.

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:53 PM

StarryNite (8,064 posts)

212. K/R

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Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:56 PM

highplainsdem (37,097 posts)

213. K&R

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 12:02 AM

pansypoo53219 (19,457 posts)

214. ALWAYS. united we win, divided we lose. a vote for a 3rd candidate is a vote for the moron.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 02:08 AM

dreamland (954 posts)

217. Unity!

We need to stand together.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 03:21 AM

Sugarcoated (7,283 posts)

223. Pinky swear!

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 08:13 AM

Perseus (4,341 posts)

227. Im not concerned how they will stack up against Trump

There is no comparison between an ignorant orange buffoon and any of the Democratic candidates, I am concerned about the stupidity of the voters, the cheating of the republicans who have already started sending disinformation all over the place, and according to a reporter invited to the Rachel Maddow show last night, as expected, they have become more sophisticated, and that is of big concern.

Like Einstein so eloquently put it: "Only Two Things Are Infinite, the Universe and Human Stupidity, and I Do Not Know About the Former.", and as we know, there is no limit for voters stupidity.

The big question is, how can we contribute to combat the attacks that Russians and republicans are and will continue to stage on the internet? If we win that battle then we will defeat these crooks, otherwise it will become more difficult because like they did in 2016, votes will be changed, misinformation will have stupid people switch parties, same as it happened in 2016.

I am hoping Democrats would be more proactive in trying to prevent the cheating from republicans this time around, that they will protect their servers, etc.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 08:53 AM

Generic Brad (13,697 posts)

228. Hear, hear!

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Thu Feb 21, 2019, 12:32 PM

Sucha NastyWoman (2,277 posts)

231. How could I not?

Even if it were one of the two candidates I think are fairly poor choices ( one of them has vot officially announced yet)

234 replies	Author	Time	Post
* Official "I will vote for whoever the Dem candidate is" thread * (Original post)	garybeck	Feb 2019	OP
Kamala Harris	Quemado	Feb 2019	#1
I love her...	yuiyoshida	Feb 2019	#111
Yes! She's the front runner for me.	PTWB	Feb 2019	#125
Hands down, no doubt, cross my heart, I give my 100% guarantee	Siwsan	Feb 2019	#2
Really well said!	B Stieg	Feb 2019	#3
Me too	DownriverDem	Feb 2019	#22
I Gotta agree w/ that, DD. n/t	Lucid Dreamer	Feb 2019	#75
Actually, not to argue but,	watoos	Feb 2019	#91
Yep and if	safeinOhio	Feb 2019	#119
You and me both. I will support the nominee.	calimary	Feb 2019	#216
Link? Please? eom	Control-Z	Feb 2019	#210
Heh, heh! That didn't last long, did it?	jamesatemple	Feb 2019	#142
From what I understand	DownriverDem	Feb 2019	#230
+1	mitch96	Feb 2019	#100
We're lucky to have such a smorgasbord of talent.	forgotmylogin	Feb 2019	#215
That makes two of us	blueinredohio	Feb 2019	#4
Three!	True Blue American	Feb 2019	#31
I'm in!	PWPippinesq	Feb 2019	#5
Rec!!!	marble falls	Feb 2019	#6
Cheers !	TommyCelt	Feb 2019	#7
If we can't unite around this sentiment we got problems	Tom Rinaldo	Feb 2019	#8
Yeah, most of them went to that weird pine tree site.	PatrickforO	Feb 2019	#42
I'm saying yes.......although I hope so hard it isn't Tulsi Gabbard	Coventina	Feb 2019	#9
i agree.	garybeck	Feb 2019	#15
I prefer to focus on the positive aspects of a candidate	bluecollar2	Feb 2019	#10
Honestly, Democrats are like a big family.	True Blue American	Feb 2019	#224
Any sensible adult 2020	IronLionZion	Feb 2019	#11
Most kids I know have more sense than Tre45on	AllyCat	Feb 2019	#167
I won't only vote	Johnny2X2X	Feb 2019	#12
Agree completely. All I really care is that a Dem beats Trump, and that we do well downballot.	DanTex	Feb 2019	#13
The operative word	DownriverDem	Feb 2019	#23
Yep.. a True Blue Dem.	Cha	Feb 2019	#52
So if someone who currently is an Independent wins the Democratic nomination for President	Tom Rinaldo	Feb 2019	#61
Anyone that doesn't	safeinOhio	Feb 2019	#123
K&R	lilactime	Feb 2019	#14
I will work tirelessly for the Democratic nominee...	louis c	Feb 2019	#16
Rec	inchhigh	Feb 2019	#17
I'm in.	Borchkins	Feb 2019	#18
YES. For a "thumbnail" sketch of all potential candidates (so far), check	bullwinkle428	Feb 2019	#19
4,1,9,7,3,5,6,10,8,2	aeromanKC	Feb 2019	#34
i SO agree!!!!!!	samnsara	Feb 2019	#67
That would be my choice as well.	smirkymonkey	Feb 2019	#70
I agree.	Delarage	Feb 2019	#155
Agree! Mine is also Biden/Harris.	Duppers	Feb 2019	#160
Completely agree!	nightwing1240	Feb 2019	#175
That would be great!	True Blue American	Feb 2019	#225
Curious. Why Gillibrand ahead of Klobuchar? nt	LAS14	Feb 2019	#35
Good analysis, except why do they call Bernie Sanders a Democrat?	FakeNoose	Feb 2019	#47
Because he is running for the Democratic nomination.	irresistable	Feb 2019	#58
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!	AZ8theist	Feb 2019	#96
So tired of the Bernie attacks.	Dustlawyer	Feb 2019	#20
How is this a Bernie attack? Everyone's saying they'd vote for him if he were the nominee, aren't..	LAS14	Feb 2019	#32
This post is NOT an attack on Bernie.	Dustlawyer	Feb 2019	#154
Lol! "I will vote for a Democrat" is now an attack on BS?	Squinch	Feb 2019	#36
My comment did not mean this post was an attack on Bernie.	Dustlawyer	Feb 2019	#153
Then there was no reason for you to make that comment in this thread. Why did you?	Squinch	Feb 2019	#181
The post spoke to vote for the Democrat that wins the Primary.	Dustlawyer	Feb 2019	#192
No. The post said: "So tired of the Bernie attacks." In a thread that had nothing to do with BS.	Squinch	Feb 2019	#198
I'm totally with you.... I too supported Bernie in the primary and Hillary in the general	groundloop	Feb 2019	#37
BS is going to be Vetted just	Cha	Feb 2019	#50
Don't forget: in many circles ---	mac56	Feb 2019	#55
I must agree with you on that. It's very tiresome and demoralizing to hear...	NurseJackie	Feb 2019	#83
Truth. Well said Nurse Jackie!	CrossingTheRubicon	Feb 2019	#221
Disagree	Renew Deal	Feb 2019	#84
Same here.	Duppers	Feb 2019	#163
Same here. And Bernie campaigned for Hillary as well.	secondwind	Feb 2019	#229
Absolutely	ZeroSomeBrains	Feb 2019	#21
Easiest rec ever.	Kurt V.	Feb 2019	#24
We have some damn good choices	Soxfan58	Feb 2019	#25
I never vote for Republicans.	Lonestarblue	Feb 2019	#26
Please God, don't let that be non Democrat Bernie Sanders!!	aeromanKC	Feb 2019	#27
But if it is Bernie, will you vote for him?	Sapient Donkey	Feb 2019	#220
Straight D ticket	aeromanKC	Feb 2019	#222
Good sentiments. We are, however, just beginning the primary season.	PatrickforO	Feb 2019	#28
Bravo. Yes.	RobertDevereaux	Feb 2019	#29
Isn't it inconceivable that any DUer would disagree???? nt	LAS14	Feb 2019	#30
I just want to win. Not interested in moral victories.*	BostonBlue	Feb 2019	#33
I will.	Adrahil	Feb 2019	#38
++++++++++++++++++++++ ! n/t	Pobeka	Feb 2019	#39
Count me in!	lark	Feb 2019	#40
Count me in	mainstreetonce	Feb 2019	#41
The worst Democrat	cate94	Feb 2019	#43
I think primaries should be pretty bloody.	WeekiWater	Feb 2019	#44
I want a Biden and Harris ticket sooooooo bad but YEP I will vote for	samnsara	Feb 2019	#45
Count me in	DAMANgoldberg	Feb 2019	#165
I always vote for the Democrat	radical noodle	Feb 2019	#46
Demonizing ANY of these potential candidates?	Bernie42020	Feb 2019	#48
I don't care how much money	Cha	Feb 2019	#57
At this point	True Blue American	Feb 2019	#226
hear, hear!	Stellar	Feb 2019	#116
Let's see Trump vs anyone or anything . . . . . My vote is for anyone or anything other than T	pdsimdars	Feb 2019	#49
Of course. It is what I always do. It is not rocket science	emulatorloo	Feb 2019	#51
ALWAYS... always. I am a Democrat.	Zoonart	Feb 2019	#53
I'll vote for the Democrat	leftynyc	Feb 2019	#54
Of course I will!!	50 Shades Of Blue	Feb 2019	#56
I agree 100%	Scarsdale	Feb 2019	#59
Anyone who won't has no legitimate business on this site. n/t	Mister Ed	Feb 2019	#60
Agreed	dsp3000	Feb 2019	#64
Mickey Mouse and Bernie Sanders are not Dems	itsrobert	Feb 2019	#62
I live in Vermont and have had Bernie as my rep/senator for 20 years.	garybeck	Feb 2019	#98
Message auto-removed	Name removed	Feb 2019	#63
Brown is my current favorite, but I'll get behind the Democrat who wins.	lkinwi	Feb 2019	#65
solidarity	pamdb	Feb 2019	#66
Agreed	JackInGreen	Feb 2019	#68
Ham Sandwich for President!	Still In Wisconsin	Feb 2019	#69
beat me to it haha...	dhill926	Feb 2019	#76
Christ, we are already doing this?	theboss	Feb 2019	#71
Of course but	Freddie	Feb 2019	#72
Vote, of course, but if it happens to be the B person I will	efhmc	Feb 2019	#73
Yep. As always nt	DirtEdonE	Feb 2019	#74
No doubt. And I sure hope it is Kamala, but...	SKKY	Feb 2019	#77
Agreed!	BadgerMom	Feb 2019	#78
It's about THE CENTER	Roadside Attraction	Feb 2019	#79
excellent post!	Hermit-The-Prog	Feb 2019	#131
Hey, Look! Even the center is spouting Bernie's positions! Maybe in a few more years,	Doitnow	Feb 2019	#133
These are DEMOCRATIC ideas,	murielm99	Feb 2019	#143
Putting things in a platform and then ignoring them so that they all accumulate till we have a	Doitnow	Feb 2019	#174
Based on his past legislative record?	murielm99	Feb 2019	#185
Really - the center	notinkansas	Feb 2019	#218
Yes, I will.	CaptainTruth	Feb 2019	#80
Yes	forklift	Feb 2019	#81
of course!!	subana	Feb 2019	#82
Haven't seen a Repub worth my vote in decades, so Yeah...	Wounded Bear	Feb 2019	#85
I will vote for any Democrat who is the nominee.	Demsrule86	Feb 2019	#86
I will, too	SouthernLiberal	Feb 2019	#87
Immovably so!	defacto7	Feb 2019	#88
Really	Roy Rolling	Feb 2019	#89
Damn right	nycbos	Feb 2019	#90
Goes without saying	lillypaddle	Feb 2019	#92
I will vote for any registered member of the Democratic party who is nominated.	Mr.Bill	Feb 2019	#93
Hell, yes!	Aristus	Feb 2019	#94
Should go without saying	NRaleighLiberal	Feb 2019	#95
I will	Bettie	Feb 2019	#97
Absolutely.	DinahMoeHum	Feb 2019	#99
I will donate and volunteer. nt	zanana1	Feb 2019	#101
Will do	bottomofthehill	Feb 2019	#102
Yes, But I Just Hope TF It Isn't Anyone Who Will Turn 80 the Year They Take Office!	DoctorJoJo	Feb 2019	#103
Of course	workinclasszero	Feb 2019	#104
Yep	Tarc	Feb 2019	#105
I've always voted for the Democrat in Presidential Elections...	sacto95834	Feb 2019	#106
Definitely agree	Mickju	Feb 2019	#107
Dem always.	Totally Tunsie	Feb 2019	#108
Damn Right!	farmbo	Feb 2019	#109
Absolutely	Politicub	Feb 2019	#110
That's what I did in 2008, 2012 and 2016	LittleGirl	Feb 2019	#112
I will vote for whomever the Democratic nominee is without question	Hawaii Hiker	Feb 2019	#113
There is no question that I will vote for the Democratic nominee.	TNNurse	Feb 2019	#114
COUNT ME IN!!!!	bluestarone	Feb 2019	#115
Done...	LovingA2andMI	Feb 2019	#117
Oh, yes...of course I will. 'Nuff said!	Glorfindel	Feb 2019	#118
This should go without saying...	FrankBooth	Feb 2019	#120
Always	Warren_Pointe	Feb 2019	#121
I'm on board with this	sdfernando	Feb 2019	#122
This is more than the top of the ticket.	BarbD	Feb 2019	#124
Absolutely.	bearsfootball516	Feb 2019	#126
I pledge that I will do the same	gopiscrap	Feb 2019	#127
All in	Blue1963	Feb 2019	#128
I agree about the infighting. I've been voting for Democrats in the general election for almost 50	jalan48	Feb 2019	#129
I am with you	SallyHemmings	Feb 2019	#130
This message was self-deleted by its author	Kahuna7	Feb 2019	#132
Amen! Bernie, Kamala, Warren...	Catch2.2	Feb 2019	#134
Yes!	rownesheck	Feb 2019	#135
We gotta Dump the Trump... Kick the elephant outta room!	mwooldri	Feb 2019	#136
Message auto-removed	Name removed	Feb 2019	#137
There are times I don't agree with a certain Democrat	Mabel	Feb 2019	#138
K & R	IllinoisBirdWatcher	Feb 2019	#139
of course	TalenaGor	Feb 2019	#140
Yep.	warmfeet	Feb 2019	#141
Yes.	Moebym	Feb 2019	#144
Yes , I'm in	proud patriot	Feb 2019	#145
After the debacle of 2000, I've never done anything but...	Blue_Tires	Feb 2019	#146
In the past, I "voted the candidate" and not the party	SpankMe	Feb 2019	#147
K&R	LW1977	Feb 2019	#148
Agreed.	iscooterliberally	Feb 2019	#149
I always do.	QC	Feb 2019	#150
Message auto-removed	Name removed	Feb 2019	#151
THANK YOU!!!	EricMaundry	Feb 2019	#152
I'm in	mvd	Feb 2019	#156
AFAD	Brogrizzly	Feb 2019	#157
I will do as I always have in the past, show up and vote straight ticket Democrat.	redstatebluegirl	Feb 2019	#158
+1. Like them all. Refuse to invest mental energy in picking before next year.	meadowlander	Feb 2019	#159
Of course. Anything is better than dump. Anything. nt	ecstatic	Feb 2019	#161
No question	jimlup	Feb 2019	#162
por supuesto	California_Republic	Feb 2019	#164
Thank goodness this will be the last of these threads that we need	ProfessorPlum	Feb 2019	#166
Count me in!!	ailsagirl	Feb 2019	#168
Of course. There is no question. n/t	musicblind	Feb 2019	#169
This message was self-deleted by its author	TryLogic	Feb 2019	#170
There is a lot of baggage among rank and file democrats left over from 2016.	TryLogic	Feb 2019	#171
A no brainer. I will vote for the Democratic Party nominee in November.	Blue_true	Feb 2019	#172
Here.	Susan Calvin	Feb 2019	#173
Always have, always will.	LongtimeAZDem	Feb 2019	#176
Damn right.	47of74	Feb 2019	#177
Any democrat	Laurelin	Feb 2019	#178
Ham Sandwich (D) gets my vote.	crazytown	Feb 2019	#179
Yes, tho my preference is a candidate who would best pull in swing states	DBoon	Feb 2019	#180
I still recall ...	left-of-center2012	Feb 2019	#182
Yes. If FDR came back to run third party I'd vote Dem.	argyl	Feb 2019	#183
No Doubt	colsohlibgal	Feb 2019	#184
Rec	Wednesdays	Feb 2019	#186
YES. Even if the Democratic candidate is a yellow dog.	VOX	Feb 2019	#187
VOTE BLUE, NO MATTER WHO!	CDerekGo	Feb 2019	#188
100% sagacious reminder! Murdoch/Putin/Trump trolls can't divide us. n/t	Prof.Higgins	Feb 2019	#189
Completely on board to vote for straight DEM ticket!	debsy	Feb 2019	#190
I'm in.	bitterross	Feb 2019	#191
100%, no doubt	bhikkhu	Feb 2019	#193
Seriously, folks on this board need to stop villifying...	SMC22307	Feb 2019	#194
AMEN! nt.	Dem2theMax	Feb 2019	#206
Isn't it 'for WHOMever the dem candidate is?'	Alpeduez21	Feb 2019	#195
Damn right. NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT. n/t	CousinIT	Feb 2019	#196
Just like I have since 1968.	BlueIdaho	Feb 2019	#197
Bernie in the primaries....	mac2766	Feb 2019	#199
Obviously	Dorian Gray	Feb 2019	#200
Absolutely!! TWICE if it's Bernie!!	InAbLuEsTaTe	Feb 2019	#201
YES, absolutely. K&R	chia	Feb 2019	#202
Bernie will NOT get my vote	RogerM	Feb 2019	#203
This is really a suspicious comment	notinkansas	Feb 2019	#219
LOL	SMC22307	Feb 2019	#234
I'm liking Pete Buttigieg	ginny skinny	Feb 2019	#204
Of course.	McCamy Taylor	Feb 2019	#205
I will vote for whoever wins the Democratic Primary	mikehiggins	Feb 2019	#207
I hereby promise that I will vote for the Democrat nominee for president,	Dem2theMax	Feb 2019	#208
Absolutely. Thanks for the thread.	ooky	Feb 2019	#209
Thats the plan.	quakerboy	Feb 2019	#211
K/R	StarryNite	Feb 2019	#212
K&R	highplainsdem	Feb 2019	#213
ALWAYS. united we win, divided we lose. a vote for a 3rd candidate is a vote for the moron.	pansypoo53219	Feb 2019	#214
Unity!	dreamland	Feb 2019	#217
Pinky swear!	Sugarcoated	Feb 2019	#223
Im not concerned how they will stack up against Trump	Perseus	Feb 2019	#227
Hear, hear!	Generic Brad	Feb 2019	#228
How could I not?	Sucha NastyWoman	Feb 2019	#231
You bet your sweet ass. That is all.	Homer Wells	Feb 2019	#232
Absolutely! nt	frogmarch	Feb 2019	#233