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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I'm throwing my lot in with Mayor Pete [View all]VarryOn
(2,343 posts)49. He's in my top 5...
He's probably the candidate I most enjoy listening too in a sit down interview when he's got plenty of time to elucidate his beliefs. He comes across as quite thoughtful, and he's definitely got an intellectual streak.
I do wish he was a little older, but not because it matters to me on personal level. I just think in a general election, his age could be an issue.
No doubt, he's got an outstanding resume. Before I can make him my pick, I want to see how he debates, handles his opponents, explains his positions, and whether he's skilled at going on offense.
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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Are you kidding? I personally am not ok with orange asshole winning thus I will vote for Biden.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#3
If Trump taught us one thing, it's that experience is irrelevant in voting.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#29
I have no idea what kind of campaign he would run but I would vote for him if he
TeamPooka
Jun 2019
#46
Well, I would suggest that Mayor Pete would indeed run a better campaign than HRC...
SKKY
Jun 2019
#48
There will be a Democratic President running for re-election in 2024. That's one of the reasons
TeamPooka
Jun 2019
#40
I think your points are right on target. I hadn't seen it that way, but now I do. Thank you! n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2019
#44