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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: In South Carolina, Voters Blame Media for Amplifying Biden's Missteps [View all]nolabear
(41,960 posts)35. I know I'm speaking as an older white woman
But I think many people underestimate the pragmatism and the importance of history and respect to a great deal of the black community. Joe has done things that were careful at the time, and this is a time when vociferous people want to use that careful history against him rather than thinking that he actually was on the right side but didnt perform perfectly.
Im watching Mayor Pete do quite respectfully in the SB Town Hall and being criticized for not being emotional enough. If youre on the battlefield youre going to be a target.
I think Im rambling...so much to process.
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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In South Carolina, Voters Blame Media for Amplifying Biden's Missteps [View all]
Scurrilous
Jun 2019
OP
It is true, I have turned off or muted MSNBC because they are unfairly targeting Biden
katmondoo
Jun 2019
#27
yes, but it's from last year when he was campaigning with the democratic candidate for gov
JI7
Jun 2019
#17
Bill DeBlasion with his jihad against Biden will do more to drive voters to Biden
Kahuna7
Jun 2019
#29
The problem is, while older voters see through it, younger & low information voters will
ecstatic
Jun 2019
#30