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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

evertonfc

(1,713 posts)
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:09 AM Dec 2019

I'm supporting Biden because

I want to beat Trump. Period. End of story. Biden doesn't inspire me. He's older than the person I think could inspire millions of youth and present the generational change that the party should represent but let's face it- an Obama or Bill Clinton isn't saving us this time I'll leave my progressive purity at home this time. Policy papers, intellectual positions on policy issues be damned. There is one candidate that poll after poll after poll shows beating Trump and vastly expanding the map ( from Florida to Arizona) and it's Biden and the trend is consistent. Presidential elections are typically not won on policy papers but are personality contests. Biden WILL beat Trump. Then others MIGHT. Our Democracy isn't worth risking this time.

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

(219 posts)
1. I'm supporting Biden because I want a president.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:29 AM
Dec 2019

We've had a racist, narcissistic felon for three years. I want a president who can heal this country an re-unite us. The Trumpists are lost. There are many more who can come around.

To bring us back together, I want a president who remembers Camelot. To fight climate change I want a president who remembers the hope of the space program. To bring about healing I want a president who remembers the struggle of the civil rights movement. And lastly I want an empathetic president who has cried over losing loved ones and healed his heart through service to his country. I want to be proud of a president again.

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

still_one

(91,963 posts)
2. From that perspective the question is which candidate has the best chance in red or purple states?
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:32 AM
Dec 2019

Since it is the electoral college that effectively will determine the next president

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

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
11. Biden is that candidate. He will help with the senate and House as well.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 02:56 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DownriverDem

(6,206 posts)
3. Been saying for a long time
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:35 AM
Dec 2019

Folks need to focus on who can beat trump. Biden can win enough states to beat trump. That's truly all that matters.

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

Poeraria

(219 posts)
4. Four words.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:37 AM
Dec 2019

Next supreme court nominee.

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

LeftTurn3623

(628 posts)
5. Yawn
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 09:45 AM
Dec 2019

Pete beats Trump head to head also in every poll. Pete will have zero issues beating Trump. This theory that Joe is the only one to beat Trump is wearing old and the only thing Joe has going for him. My bet is any of the candidates would beat Trump - some might be a little closer than others but America is tired and sick of Trump. This could actually be a time we could get a real left leaning candidate elected like Sanders or Warren

I live in PA. My first choice is Pete but by the time it comes to PA there will probably be 2 candidates left. My vote will be for whoever has the best chance to beat Biden for the nomination. If its Pete, Sanders, Warren, Amy I don't care.

Biden is already talking about serving one term. What the hell is that? The President has major advantages running for reelection. I want someone I can count on for 8 years and not risk giving the Presidency back to Republicans in 4 more years.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

samnsara

(17,570 posts)
7. i will vote for a damned loaf of bread if thats our Nom!
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 10:54 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
12. Pete won't win a primary with the lack of AA support nor will he win a general in IMHO.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 02:58 PM
Dec 2019

He shouldn't be our nominee with no AA support.

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

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
13. That is untrue...Biden said unequivocally he would not make a one term promise...
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 03:00 PM
Dec 2019

nor should he...this is a hit job by politico with the usual unnamed (fake) sources).

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

samnsara

(17,570 posts)
6. exactly..if trump wins we wont get anything...
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 10:54 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

UncleNoel

(864 posts)
8. Welcome aboard. Actually, Joe does inspire me and I like his progressive policies.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 11:04 AM
Dec 2019

It is about beating Trump, but at the end of the road I believe he will move America forward to progressive pathways.

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

UncleNoel

(864 posts)
9. Actually I meant this as a reply to another post. But so be it.
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 11:10 AM
Dec 2019

Thanks for your support for Joe and yurr argufments in favor of his candidacy.

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

Jose Garcia

(2,552 posts)
10. If Trump is as bad as people are saying,
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 11:14 AM
Dec 2019

how could we not support the candidate mosy likely to defeat him.

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