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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Instead of all the extreme outrage over the Hyde amendment [View all]sheshe2
(83,647 posts)84. Good question.
Will sit right here awaiting their answer.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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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
"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
One cute response "Well then just go on with your bad self!" Hope OK to steal. 👏
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#78
If the republicans win, the status of the Hyde Amendment will be a moot point.
George II
Jun 2019
#16
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
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
Biden has a proven record of supporting women. It was very difficult to pass VAWA. He has been
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#33
He did support her. Voted against Thomas, twice. Has always championed her credibility. Did not
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#40
He apologized saying that the process was imperfect and that he might have gone
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#45
A different candidate... who will undoubtedly go down in horrible defeat and he/she will take
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#53
No. Not with Biden beating Trump by double digits...healthcare will take care of the issue.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#47
Who is we? Maybe you should and those who share your feelings. Or do you mean we progressives
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#51
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
Nonsense...in my opinion. Joe is a good guy. You favor a different candidate
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#50
His critics here incorrectly assume every woman in the country shares their view on Hyde
BannonsLiver
Jun 2019
#60
I am not purporting to support the 2016 platform. If Joe wins the primaries I am sure his
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#65