CNN poll: Biden wins the "enthusiasm" factor! A record level of enthusiasm heading into 2020

[UncleNoel]

So much for that meme!

1 hr 54 min ago
TL;DR: Biden leads Democrats and all top Democrats lead Trump
https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/cnn-poll-10-23-2019/index.html

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A record level of enthusiasm heading into 2020

Democratic elites may not like their choices, but voters do.

One of the most interesting nuggets from our poll is that 43% of potential Democratic voters would be enthusiastic if Biden were the nominee. Warren, at 41%, and Sanders, at 39%, post similar percentages.

I was interested if these were lower than normal, given that there are reports that party actors are unhappy with how the primary is playing out. They're hoping for someone new to jump in the race.

Well, the percentages for the leading Democrats this year look as good, if not slightly better, than the last two Democratic nomination fights at this point. Back in early November 2007, 30% said they’d feel enthusiastic if Barack Obama was the Democratic nominee. For Clinton, it was 39%. John Edwards rang in with a mere 18% on this score.

Jump ahead to 2015 and you see something similar. In September 2015, 43% said they would be enthusiastic if Clinton were the nominee. It was 37% for Biden and 31% for Sanders.

[Peacetrain]

1. I hear that.... I keep saying where is this enthusiasm gap you speak of .. to certain people

It does not exist.. even on the old DU.. Bidens supporters know why they like him...

[beastie boy]

2. I can't believe it!

So much enthusiasm for a moderate incrementalist with a long record of accomplishment! It's as if American voters aren't interested in a revolution...

[Kahuna7]

4. Poor old Charles Blow is having a sadz...

Be sure to read the replies.

Link to tweet

[beastie boy]

6. It's like he read my mind, right? Or maybe I read his...

[ritapria]

12. The Deep Thinkers are panning a pro-Biden Poll .....

First they ignore them and then they pan them … Everyone in their bubble loves Liz …. They can't think outside that bubble … Highly educated - without a grain of good ole horse sense ….They're bubble heads .

[Kahuna7]

3. ...

[OKNancy]

5. I talked to my daughter who lives in Portland Oregon

She is very involved in Democratic politics there. She works for a voter group and some candidates. I'll not give to much information so as not to identify her.

She said when up for a vote of candidate support, Warren won. When that happened a certain group got really pissed and was rude. I won't say which group ( not Biden)

Then we talked more about Warren support and I said, "Honey, you live in a bubble". She acknowledged that that was true.
I told her about Biden's advantages in the electoral college and with base support of African-Americans. She said "that is something to really think about".

My point is that many pundits and activists live in a bubble. They have no idea what many people think.

[Indykatie]

14. Activist Sentiments Often Don't Mesh With General Voting Public or Harris Would Be Higher in Polls

In the real world Biden's support is solidifying and he hasn't lost any ground to speak of. As Warren has risen in the polls it's important to note that her rise did not come at Biden's expense.

[Tarheel_Dem]

23. "My point is that many pundits and activists live in a bubble."

Nancy, how right you are. As opposed to just reporting the state of affairs, they want to 'influence" them, but try as they may, they can't take out Biden so they keep trying to "racialize" him; or "Ukrainize" him; or he's "not what he used to be" him.

[calguy]

7. A nice piece of news

Always glad to see Biden continue his frontrunner stsrus. However, I'll continue to take every poll number with a grain of salt until people start actually voting in the primaries.

[ismnotwasm]

8. A weary electorate indeed is turning toward Biden

I get it.

And while I would LOVE to see Kamala Harris gain traction, I understand it’s not likely to happen. I am a practical person.

EW is not gaining favor with the African American community either, and Joe Biden has held steady throughout.

Bernie Sanders has his core, a fully engaged and enthusiastic core, but not much more.

[question everything]

9. This was my reaction

"warts and all" many prefer the steady, if flawed Biden to the flashy Warren and Sanders.

So there is still hope.

[ismnotwasm]

10. I like Amy too!

The more I found out, the more I liked her

[Kahuna7]

13. I like Amy too. She's my second choice. nt

[Tarheel_Dem]

24. I have also taken a fresh look at Amy, who was not in my top 3, but she has begun to impress me.

She's certainly smart, and I think I would trust her on foreign policy, which is mainly why I support Joe Biden.

[Thekaspervote]

19. Excellent summation.. me too, would like to see Harris and Amy gain more traction

[Sloumeau]

25. Though I prefer Biden, I like Senator Harris too.

If Biden gets the nomination, I would bet that the odds are greater than 50% that he first offers the VP slot to Senator Harris. It would balance out the ticket nicely and help inspire women, people of color, and the under 70 crowd.

I know you'd like to see Senator Harris in 2020, but hey, Biden might only stay in for 4 years. It could be Biden 2020 and Kamala 2024.

[world wide wally]

11. Here is how I see it:

Some drunk driver (Donald trump) drove our bus off the road and into a ditch. The damage is excessive.
So, here on the bus , we have a guy that worked on that bus for 8 years and knows it inside out (Biden). I suggest we have him fix it enough to get it back home. Then we can start looking at a new bus and comparing the features of all of them to see what direction we take the new bus.
We have to be practical at this point in time. Idealism can wait a few years. They probably won't deliver a new bus to the roadside ditch we're stuck in so let's get out of it first.

[Thekaspervote]

15. Whoa!! That's great.. I was beginning to believe all the negatives that are put out their

About Biden and how unenthusiastic voters were with him. Must be voters are beginning to recognize who can beat the dotard.... among other things!!

[peggysue2]

16. But, but I've been told that Biden cannot create passion and excitement in the electorate

Does enthusiasm = excitement? Hummmmm. I think it does. As for passion? How about this:

Joe Biden wipes the floor with Donald Trump and his odious enablers. We get to put back the pieces of our blown apart country, restore the rule of law, shore up our institutions and get on with the progress we all want to see in healthcare and climate change and a zillion other matters. We get to watch Joe Biden, a seasoned statesman, heal our foreign relations by reassuring our allies that we will rededicate ourselves to being reliable partners while giving our adversaries a heads up: we're back, suckers and we know what you did.

Restoring the soul of the country isn't a joke or a facile campaign meme. Donald Trump in three excruciating years has been devouring the heart and soul of the United States, corrupting and degrading the idea of America with his greed and cruelty. We need someone who can restore the country, who can make supporters and non supporters alike believe that restoration is possible, doable, that we can do it better despite our flaws and all the times we've fallen short.

Joe Biden has that ability. He has the passion and that's infectious, aka leadership.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

18. Actually, Bernie does best against tRumpty Dumbty.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[TwilightZone]

20. False.

Every poll in the last four months shows Biden doing better than anyone against Trump, including Sanders.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/national_general_election/

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

22. So not true... but you keep on telling yourself that!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[redstateblues]

31. You're wrong

[flamingdem]

17. JOE for the win!

[onetexan]

27. second that!

[TidalWave46]

21. So the enthusiasm and electability meme seem to have been blown out of the water.

How about we vote for the person we want to be President.

[evertonfc]

26. Biden is the nominee

Sorry, 2020 isn't about policy. 2020 is about beating Trump and competing for Florida. Biden can and will. The others are questionable.

[Gothmog]

28. Biden's support, base, and momentum are stronger than ever before!

Link to tweet

[Cha]

30. Not only the "media's narrative".. have you

seen what's been going on around here?!

Love these Biden War Room Tweets you post, Goth.. Thak You!

Steady As You Go Joe!

poor psycho trump did nothing but help Biden! lol

[Cha]

29. Oh yeah.. the meme that is being pushed Everywhere

and I say.. I am Excited about Joe Biden Winning!!

Mahalo, Noel

[Cha]

32. KICK!

[Cha]

33. Kicking THIS!

[RudyColludie]

34. You want sum enthusiasm? VOTE JOE or TRUMP won't GO!

It's Biden Time!