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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Buckle up, Elizabeth Warren! You're next! [View all]Autumn
(44,972 posts)67. The nominee will be the last one standing. That's how it works. It's called vetting
This is what a prolific DUer had to say about candidates.
Every... EVERY aspect of a candidate's life is fair game. His (or her) interviews, writings, recordings, votes... successes and failures.
Voters have the right to know if there's something in a candidate's background that would be a "showstopper" for his (or her) campaign during the General Election. By that time, it's too fucking late.
We deserve to know the truth.
She was right. Voters have the right to know if there's something in a candidate's background that would be a "showstopper" for his (or her) campaign during the General Election. By that time, it's too fucking late.
We deserve to know the truth.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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She could win the nomination but she would be very vulnerable in the General.
redstateblues
Jun 2019
#1
Thank you, Buttigieg supporter! Your marine is probably quite popular in the rust belt too!
DemocracyMouse
Jun 2019
#44
I don't know that the majority of those voters will welcome all the proposals she is making. I
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#58
Exactly. They are the angry because they live in shit places with shit jobs.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#13
I think Warren will handle it better than you think. If not her, probably Pete will win.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#2
I think it was Chris Matthews who said Pete might be the best choice because he's so
ecstatic
Jun 2019
#3
Yes, a short record is best, but also he is very media savvy, so he knows how to fight back.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#8
You might be right about, but if Biden falls, the AA vote has to go somewhere.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#9
Biden's support isn't going to collapse because of attacks. Or, at all.
Still In Wisconsin
Jun 2019
#14
Biden's support will not collapse. It may soften, but it won't collapse. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2019
#57
Hard to argue when someone from Mass makes that kind of statement....seriously
Thekaspervote
Jun 2019
#40
Both Biden and Warren are tough. I expect many of these attacks are going to backfire.
emulatorloo
Jun 2019
#41
That seems to be true for both candidates so far. Let's hope it continues
Thekaspervote
Jun 2019
#42
So every front runner gets vilified by the supporters of 20+ other candidates.
Beartracks
Jun 2019
#43