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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Biden leads among African-Americans, but Harris gains significantly [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)33. Oh, got it. Two things helped Biden out back then.
First, Ryan is really stupid. He's considered some sort of leading light on the right, but that's only because they have nobody better. Biden easily outmatched Ryan. This time Biden shared the stage with a lot of other smart, competent people, so he needed to work harder to stand out.
Second, and I hate to say it, but he's definitely slowed down in the last few years. I've seen the difference in several of his appearances over the past year. He doesn't have the sharpness he used to have. Five years ago he probably would have had a quick comeback, but this time he just couldn't come up with a good answer.
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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Biden leads among African-Americans, but Harris gains significantly [View all]
DesertRat
Jul 2019
OP
And that was the plan--to "paint him as a segregationist." The final set piece moved into place
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#9
While that was how it appeared on the surface, I saw something more important
marylandblue
Jul 2019
#11
Biden agreed not to attack other Dems... which he honored. To say he won't be able to take trump
Thekaspervote
Jul 2019
#16
You are entitled to your opinion. Seems at least right now the polls don't reflect that
Thekaspervote
Jul 2019
#28
I don't need your permission. It's a given that I'm entitled to my opinion.
Kind of Blue
Jul 2019
#31
Not so fast. Biden, Harris in virtual tie after dramatic shift in black support
Kind of Blue
Jul 2019
#34