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In reply to the discussion: Many of us might find ourselves with a Bernie/Biden problem. [View all]WeekiWater
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I dont mind using age as a criteria when looking at primary contenders. Minimum age is set in stone.
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I would prefer to have an incumbent. Not a candidate in waiting planning on winning the primary.
WeekiWater
Feb 2019
#44
But we've never faced this kind of national security threat from 1600...
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2019
#10
I feel we have such a strong field that a placeholder shouldn't even be considered.
WeekiWater
Feb 2019
#15
What if Biden is the only Dem who can stop Bernie and prevent a general election loss?
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#19
One of the goofiest ideas promoted by some on DU is this idea of a transitional president.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#56
I will vote for someone who can win in 20. Sanders has the name recognition to take the primary but
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#29
I don't know but a Democrat will replace them. We have to win in 20. We will end up with
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#32
Technically true (regarding the replacement) but many voters may be unlikely to...
NurseJackie
Feb 2019
#35
Biden has not been sickly...his Mom lived to be over a 100. I want to win. If Biden can deliver a
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#66
I'm going to support the Democrat who is most able to beat Trump in the Electoral College.
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#17
They do to me. Both he and Biden fill a void. Bernie on economic issues and climate change
Autumn
Feb 2019
#33
You might not see the void Sanders fills for me, but I see it. Clear as a bell. nt
Autumn
Feb 2019
#37
I am voting for Biden the Democrat. I will not vote for Sanders in a primary.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#24
The future of the Democratic Party does not lie with two 80-year-old white guys.
BlueStater
Feb 2019
#30
And they're probably just as mistakenly enamored with name recognition polls as many on DU.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#57
You repeatedly state in every paragraph how you don't like Bernie, but you spend the rest of each
politicaljunkie41910
Feb 2019
#50
Sorry to just now be getting back to you, I was babysitting my grand baby while her parents are at
politicaljunkie41910
Feb 2019
#60
Thank you. I really misjudged you and I'm glad you let me know. It won't happen again.
politicaljunkie41910
Feb 2019
#64
I agree that both are far from our best option, but I don't agree with your forecast.
Garrett78
Feb 2019
#55