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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: A huge South Carolina poll: Biden at 46% [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)39. +1.
Yeah...seems the voters are speaking loudly and clearly.
Part of the problem was that there were just too many contenders. With Biden being who he is, he rose to the top overnight.
Democrats do have a spectrum, although we all support the same platform. But the biggest number of Democrats falls in the liberal center.
We're all pretty tired of drama. Biden represents normalcy, I think. Biggest name recognition. He's comfortable. His bad points are known. No surprises with him.
So I can understand it. He could mess it up. We'll see.
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If that is the argument for dropping out then everyone but Biden should drop out.
former9thward
May 2019
#4
And for book deals, a more impressive CV to get higher speaking fees... I know.
NurseJackie
May 2019
#47
Not at all. Most of the others will be vying for VP spot. Bernie will never be Biden's VP choice.
honest.abe
May 2019
#29
Honestly, I think Nina Turner drags him down. She's a reminder of the past...
NurseJackie
May 2019
#15
Regardless what the polls say, we need a candidate who can win some red states, and there are some
still_one
May 2019
#2
Thanks. Of course anything can happen, and it is still quite early, but I still hold by my original
still_one
May 2019
#5
I would consider Florida, Ohio, and Wisconsin red states today. I guess we could debate red and
still_one
May 2019
#9
Michigan is not a red state. Not all flyovers are red. I don't see your point. (n/t)
thesquanderer
May 2019
#27
I see simply analysis and speculative discussion... no one is getting worked up.
LanternWaste
May 2019
#25
It's not just that he's ahead. It's the size of his lead that's important. Historical, even?
Honeycombe8
May 2019
#34
But it greatly increases his chance to be the Democratic nominee for the General...
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#20
No, he is definitely not center right on issues. He has a liberal score on environmental issues.
Honeycombe8
May 2019
#41