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emmaverybo

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33. Biden has a proven record of supporting women. It was very difficult to pass VAWA. He has been
Thu Jun 6, 2019, 03:07 PM
Jun 2019

one of women’s most strong supporters in Washington.
Who is more electable?
Can you make that case?
Since Warren just misstated the facts in the Hyde amendment, and either did so knowingly, or out of unbelievable ignorance, I would not vote for her.



If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Contraception is covered under Medicaid. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #1
Not all forms are covered LibFarmer Jun 2019 #4
Well said! Mme. Defarge Jun 2019 #2
How dare you ask people to use contraception responsibly!1!1 BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #3
lol nt LibFarmer Jun 2019 #5
Haha, even 100% compliance with highly reliable contraception can result in unwanted pregnancies! WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #8
Yes. We have been living with the Hyde amendment, embodied in ACA, signed off on by emmaverybo Jun 2019 #6
So because Obama signed off on it and it's in the ACA, we should just accept it and move on. progressoid Jun 2019 #24
Must you use profanity to make your case? I find it rude and offensive when you do so in emmaverybo Jun 2019 #29
Are you okay? Don't want you to faint and hurt yourself... WoonTars Jun 2019 #39
Your F's and mockery do not strengthen your argument. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #41
My 'F's'? Faint, Fudges or Forfend? WoonTars Jun 2019 #86
Are you okay, WoonTars? Maybe you Cha Jun 2019 #88
"I find it rude and offensive when you do so in a response to another member. " A HERETIC I AM Jun 2019 #66
I feel that profanity is unnecessary, uncivil, and detracts from any case. I stand offended. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #67
Well then just go on with your bad self! A HERETIC I AM Jun 2019 #71
One cute response "Well then just go on with your bad self!" Hope OK to steal. 👏 emmaverybo Jun 2019 #78
It was wrong then, and it's wrong now Lordquinton Jun 2019 #58
Who are the "Biden Bros"? George II Jun 2019 #82
Good question. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #84
Yes, who exactly are "the Biden Bros?" (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #95
Thank you for your sensible post!! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #7
+1 pazzyanne Jun 2019 #26
This reflects the kind of agreement necessary to democracy, Hortensis Jun 2019 #9
+1000 nt LibFarmer Jun 2019 #12
Exactly customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #31
Good example. A few states where slaughtering and eating beef Hortensis Jun 2019 #34
"minute issue"? crazytown Jun 2019 #10
Amazing, isn't it? demmiblue Jun 2019 #13
This. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #14
I can actually feel the pull to the right in this thread. Ace Rothstein Jun 2019 #11
...and this. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #15
No kidding. The water looks placid, but if you dangle your legs in it KPN Jun 2019 #20
No shit.. WoonTars Jun 2019 #25
What is familiar? BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #28
Hey Good News, WoonTars! Our Leading Candidate Cha Jun 2019 #89
If the republicans win, the status of the Hyde Amendment will be a moot point. George II Jun 2019 #16
As it would be if Biden were elected. What's your point? WoonTars Jun 2019 #22
Nonsense jberryhill Jun 2019 #54
No it wouldn't. He's been "supporting it" for 40 years, it wasn't an issue. Now it is? George II Jun 2019 #81
Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #85
I tweeted Cedric Richmond this morning... Cha Jun 2019 #90
Apparently it's a moot point if Democrats get elected too. progressoid Jun 2019 #23
You had me until you started the self-righteous bit Politicub Jun 2019 #17
Yes, in so many ways right now. KPN Jun 2019 #21
I hear you LibFarmer FakeNoose Jun 2019 #18
Let's work to get a Dem that actually aligns with the Democratic platform at least Lordquinton Jun 2019 #61
Just about every one of our 20+ candidates do not "align" with the Democratic platform.... George II Jun 2019 #87
K&R Scurrilous Jun 2019 #19
Refusing to support Biden will not make abortion more available DBoon Jun 2019 #27
Assuming facts not in evidence. Biden isn't the nominee. WoonTars Jun 2019 #30
Biden has a proven record of supporting women. It was very difficult to pass VAWA. He has been emmaverybo Jun 2019 #33
Ask Anita Hill how much support she got... WoonTars Jun 2019 #36
He did support her. Voted against Thomas, twice. Has always championed her credibility. Did not emmaverybo Jun 2019 #40
So that's why he half-apologized, right? WoonTars Jun 2019 #42
He apologized saying that the process was imperfect and that he might have gone emmaverybo Jun 2019 #45
Now you're just trying to smear Joe Biden.. Cha Jun 2019 #92
Like women who were unable to leave abusive partners loyalsister Jun 2019 #56
Ah the goalposts shift BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #72
Only if the presumption is that women are irrelevant loyalsister Jun 2019 #79
Only in your mind was Biden making that assumption. BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #80
Actually it's his defenders loyalsister Jun 2019 #83
VAWA was signed back in 1994 Lordquinton Jun 2019 #62
A different candidate... who will undoubtedly go down in horrible defeat and he/she will take Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #53
That's a false narrative.. Biden is absolutely "Women Friendly" Cha Jun 2019 #91
Try to remember that this is still primary season, please. Demit Jun 2019 #32
Actually I was thinking maybe we could just support a different nominee tkmorris Jun 2019 #37
What????!!! That's just crazy talk!!! WoonTars Jun 2019 #44
Joe Biden is leading in all the polls right now.. with POC Cha Jun 2019 #93
No. Not with Biden beating Trump by double digits...healthcare will take care of the issue. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #47
Lol!! In what universe?? WoonTars Jun 2019 #48
Yes he is the only one. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #49
Ha ha. Short and sweet. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #75
Some are determined that some other candidate could win. I wish it was so. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #77
Who is we? Maybe you should and those who share your feelings. Or do you mean we progressives emmaverybo Jun 2019 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #73
Agree - we are eating our own Vidal Jun 2019 #35
It's the primary tkmorris Jun 2019 #38
It never happens. Republicans will make common cause with Atilla the Hun. Not enough support emmaverybo Jun 2019 #76
The problem is with a candidate that people say is the most progressive in the field Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2019 #43
Next thing you know, he'll be dissing all those groups like Planned Parenthood ehrnst Jun 2019 #68
Wild guess here ... BlueMTexpat Jun 2019 #46
Nonsense...in my opinion. Joe is a good guy. You favor a different candidate Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #50
I am a woman. I am strongly for Joe. Hyde amendment a moot point. nt emmaverybo Jun 2019 #57
His critics here incorrectly assume every woman in the country shares their view on Hyde BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #60
Hyde amendment is in the Democratic party platform Lordquinton Jun 2019 #63
I am not purporting to support the 2016 platform. If Joe wins the primaries I am sure his emmaverybo Jun 2019 #65
Not a moot BlueMTexpat Jun 2019 #94
"minute issue" shanny Jun 2019 #52
It is LibFarmer Jun 2019 #55
Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #64
ridiculous Celerity Jun 2019 #70
+10000 Celerity Jun 2019 #69
Bravo treestar Jun 2019 #59
I like Biden less for his position on Hyde, but I agree with your post - EXCEPT - MH1 Jun 2019 #74
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