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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Like it or not, Cory Booker's "attacks" on Biden are strategically sound. [View all]emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)21. That Booker doubled down on "boy" after Biden explained its context in his anecdote and, despite
a conciliatory call, goes on to demand Biden apologize to all Americans, tells me all I need to know. Hugs Biden, declares his respect of and gratitude to Biden, but continues to sow division.
Yes, he is serving his own interests.
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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Like it or not, Cory Booker's "attacks" on Biden are strategically sound. [View all]
redgreenandblue
Jun 2019
OP
I think his reaction was his gut instinct talking. Not political calculation.
CentralMass
Jun 2019
#2
I think he's wanting to get out of single digit polling. This has gotten him some msm facetime
emulatorloo
Jun 2019
#6
That Booker doubled down on "boy" after Biden explained its context in his anecdote and, despite
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#21
Booker can increase his profile by talking his strengths and accomplishments
emulatorloo
Jun 2019
#4
In the end, I do not believe that this helps Sen. Booker and he remains in single digits...drops out
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#7
Her chances in the future far exceed his, however, as do her qualifications and appeal. NT
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#23
I would like to think of them as criticisms/disagreements, rather than attacks
still_one
Jun 2019
#22
It may help him to get closer or leap frog over one or two of those ahead of him, but....
George II
Jun 2019
#25