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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Teflon Joe: Alleged gaffe gives Biden boost in poll [View all]quickesst
(6,280 posts)7. Biden is not Teflon Joe....
When his opposition uses out of context statements, stupid hugging allegations, and proven outright lies to attack him, he doesn't need any teflon to protect him. Those attacks will fail with the weight of their own dishonesty.
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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I worked 08 and 12 where Biden and Bill Clinton save President Obama's reelection hopes...Biden is
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#14
Different world in 88. He yas run a smart campaign...and is winning this year.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#43
If you recall Bill Clinton was called the "teflon candidate" back in the 90's...
honest.abe
Jun 2019
#9
HA! The "gaffes" actually helped him. Maybe Biden is playing 12 dimensional chess here.
honest.abe
Jun 2019
#25
There's no doubt it helps in the general election because it makes him seem moderate and bipartisan.
mr_liberal
Jun 2019
#30
*** New (B+ Rated) Emerson College Poll *** Biden 34% (up 1), Bernie 24% (up 2), Warren 14% (up 4)
Skya Rhen
Jun 2019
#39
It is truly pathetic that some on our side see a willingness to work with others as a "gaffe"
LongtimeAZDem
Jun 2019
#46