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Attorney in Texas

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25. 4 Points: 1) I bashing Republican candidates PLENTY; 2) Biden's NOT a candidate, and I do not bash
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 12:13 PM
Sep 2015

Democratic candidates -- I'm a Sanders supporter who never has anything bad to say about Clinton or O'Malley (although I almost felt the compelled to criticize O'Malley's "all live matter" comment, I chose not to) and if I had anything to say about Chafee, I'm sure it would be good or at least a factually based policy disagreement over social security (but I offer no similar prediction that I would restrict myself to positive comments if I ever felt the need to comment about Webb);

3) a frank discussion of how Biden would weaken the field by jumping in too late to win the nomination and supporting that opinion with factual documentation about his history as a lackluster campaigner and his history of voting on issues that puts him just to the right of Clinton -- an ideological spot on the political spectrum where there is not exactly a swooning desire to have the position filled by a new candidate -- is not "bashing;"

4) this is General Discussion: Primaries -- a forum created for the purpose of debate about Democratic candidates, including some "bashing" of candidates -- so if a discussion of Biden's voting record is too brisk for you, then you may want to eschew this forum.

Unfortunate you feel that way, but ask yourself LettuceSea Sep 2015 #1
Got a problem with a potential candidate's.... 99Forever Sep 2015 #3
You're right, you're right LettuceSea Sep 2015 #6
I don't agree. 99Forever Sep 2015 #7
Context and source are also important LettuceSea Sep 2015 #9
Facts are facts. eom 99Forever Sep 2015 #11
well someone his comically hypocritical dsc Sep 2015 #13
What does the thread starter's "candidate" have to do with anything? MADem Sep 2015 #4
Who's "image" are you referring to? I act as a spokesperson for no candidate. Attorney in Texas Sep 2015 #5
I thought you were a HRC supporter, my bad LettuceSea Sep 2015 #8
I support Sanders, but I'll support the nominee whoever it is. I like Clinton; I just prefer Sanders Attorney in Texas Sep 2015 #10
Wow, you sure read THAT one wrong, didn't you? MADem Sep 2015 #20
Two words. Neil. Kinnock. MADem Sep 2015 #2
the disgrace of plagiarism has really been his undoing reddread Sep 2015 #17
CONFIRMATION is an HBO film starring Greg Kinnear as Joe Biden and Kerry Washington as Anita Hill. MADem Sep 2015 #19
And the RAVE act, too. Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #12
Biden's my number 2 and needs to get in the race ram2008 Sep 2015 #14
Absolutely ibegurpard Sep 2015 #15
I feel confident that he will decide not run, but I do not feel confident that he will decide soon Attorney in Texas Sep 2015 #18
he is perfectly useful reddread Sep 2015 #16
You forgot to note he also voted for the Hyde Amendment. bullwinkle428 Sep 2015 #21
simply not a short list reddread Sep 2015 #22
Good point. Hyde Amendment, votes to ban 3rd trimester options, no support for Freedom of Choice Act Attorney in Texas Sep 2015 #23
Wish everyone put as much gleeful effort into bashing the GOP's candidates. FSogol Sep 2015 #24
4 Points: 1) I bashing Republican candidates PLENTY; 2) Biden's NOT a candidate, and I do not bash Attorney in Texas Sep 2015 #25
Eschew? FSogol Sep 2015 #26
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