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highplainsdem

(48,910 posts)
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 11:49 PM Dec 2019

Kerry on Biden: The only team who's worked more closely than the two of us is Trump and Putin.

Biden tweeted video of Kerry saying this, and added, "Couldn't have said it better myself!"



If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Kerry on Biden: The only team who's worked more closely than the two of us is Trump and Putin. (Original Post) highplainsdem Dec 2019 OP
Brawawaaa.. a little Cha Dec 2019 #1
What a great guy Kerry is............. MyOwnPeace Dec 2019 #2
K&R Tarheel_Dem Dec 2019 #3
Nice :) MH1 Dec 2019 #4
I think you are right and he likely sees the value of a clear winner happening early karynnj Dec 2019 #5
Kerry- Joe Biden can put the world back together Gothmog Dec 2019 #6
Post removed Post removed Dec 2019 #7
In fairness, Kerry was up against a Bush team at its most powerful and blm Dec 2019 #8
And Ken Blackwell was responsible for him losing Ohio. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2019 #9
That is Pretty Good Slam. And On A Republican No Less. TomCADem Dec 2019 #10
Ok. That's funny. I don't care who you want to be our nominee. That's funny. aikoaiko Dec 2019 #11
 

Cha

(296,847 posts)
1. Brawawaaa.. a little
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 12:07 AM
Dec 2019

deadly levity there, SOS Kerry!

Thank you, hpd!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MyOwnPeace

(16,917 posts)
2. What a great guy Kerry is.............
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 12:21 AM
Dec 2019

I STILL get SO pizzed when I think of how those "Swift Boat A$$wipes" attacked this decorated veteran - a man who did answer his country's call - only to be so abused by a group supporting a chicken-hawk that hid behind his daddy's connections - and to go on to have a Supreme Court name him as Commander-In-Chief and defeat a true military hero and American soldier.

We have GOT to bring this nightmare to an end.

The Republicans are evil - they must be stopped.

WE must GET OUT THE VOTE!!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MH1

(17,573 posts)
4. Nice :)
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 12:24 PM
Dec 2019

I think Kerry sees the danger of a fractured party and does not want to repeat 2016.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

karynnj

(59,498 posts)
5. I think you are right and he likely sees the value of a clear winner happening early
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 04:17 PM
Dec 2019

as it did in 2004. It is also possible that he allowed Biden to pick the time and place - as he did Obama. Given that such a high percent in Iowa still say they could change, a strong Biden tour in Iowa is important.

In some ways, it is similar to the gift Ted Kennedy gave Kerry in 2004 - where he campaigned a lot for Kerry. Praising him and bringing up stories that in a very low key endorsed Kerry's character and many accomplishments including ones Kerry did not claim for himself. Biden is not as self effacing as Kerry, but FOR ANYONE praise given by a respected person goes further than the person himself saying it.

I am still undecided because there is no one that I am 100% for, but there are several I like. I have worried that Biden ranges from very articulate and capable to almost embarrassing. It is not age, because Kerry is, if anything, better than in 2004 - which might just reflect that he does not have to filter himself as much which - in itself - makes him more spontaneous. He is as articulate as ever, and though he looks older he does not look 12 years older.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Gothmog

(144,919 posts)
6. Kerry- Joe Biden can put the world back together
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 07:46 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

 

blm

(113,010 posts)
8. In fairness, Kerry was up against a Bush team at its most powerful and
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 08:20 PM
Dec 2019

when the DNC and state party infrastructure in swing states was at its weakest.

Trump is actually pretty weak right now, so, cheating will definitely happen.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Rhiannon12866

(204,760 posts)
9. And Ken Blackwell was responsible for him losing Ohio.
Sun Dec 8, 2019, 04:27 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TomCADem

(17,382 posts)
10. That is Pretty Good Slam. And On A Republican No Less.
Sun Dec 8, 2019, 10:39 PM
Dec 2019

nt

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

aikoaiko

(34,162 posts)
11. Ok. That's funny. I don't care who you want to be our nominee. That's funny.
Mon Dec 9, 2019, 12:04 AM
Dec 2019


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