Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why is Biden still leading??? [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)3. I think it is in fact name recognition as well as familiarity.
Biden has been around for years and people know his record. They may have heard of Buttigieg, but he's still just "the gay guy," (actual quote from an aquaintance). Warren is still known more for Pocahontas than anything else.
So as they start attaching personalities and policies to people, they will make more informed choices. I expect a lot of movement after the debate. It will be the first widely-viewed unfiltered moment for all the candidates except Biden and Sanders.
This is not necessarily bad for Biden. He only in the mid-30s. Most people aren't sold on him yet. If others don't impress, he will consolidate his lead.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
91 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Depending upon the poll, Biden's support exceeds the next three, four, or five candidates combined.
George II
Jun 2019
#11
I know it was McCain..but people were energized about getting rid of the republican party
Peacetrain
Jun 2019
#28
I have more... complicated idea of what is happening, and it is not reflected in the polls yet.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#25
I don't think he will. He is above 70 and polls clearly show a bias against women
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#87
Yes, I may be guilty of that. But I don't mind being wrong, it's part of the fun.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#29
The going backwards thing is a metaphor for something else that isn't Obama's fault
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#30
This. He's popular among more Americans at this point than the other candidates. It is difficult
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#48
To everyone replying to this thread.. I am off and running for Fathers Day..
Peacetrain
Jun 2019
#27
Name recognition plus association with Obama. But only Sanders would have name recognition
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#38
You keep saying that like Warren, Harris, Booker, Klobuchar, and Inslee don't have the experience
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#63
One analysis this morning found that when independents are added to the polls
question everything
Jun 2019
#57
Excellent observations, Peacetrain. My gods do I want the federal government repaired...
Hekate
Jun 2019
#59
A neighbor of mine put it this way, "America needs a proven leader, not a trainee..."
Skya Rhen
Jun 2019
#76