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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I don't agree that Biden is the most electable Democrat [View all]Thekaspervote
(32,757 posts)28. these are different times, and at least right now the polls do not reflect the op comments
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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It's just like always for decades. We have to come out in overwhelming numbers.
rusty quoin
Jul 2019
#44
Quite critical of Biden right now; but if he still is best bet to beat trump in March,
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#3
the thought of any of the democratic candidates winning in November 2020 and getting rid of Trump
JI7
Jul 2019
#50
Me too. I'm not looking for a rock star, I want someone who can beat Trump.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2019
#74
This is not a base election...oh sure we need to turn out but this election will be won in
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#59
MFA, busing, reparations, Green Energy program, cancel student debt, healthcare all undocumented,
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#105
Exactly right...get the presidency and then work on issues...run on the popular ones and try to
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#108
Must be a sincere effort towards greater income equality, social justice, help for young people
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#136
Why do people constantly feel the need to mention they like Biden before they criticize him?
BlueStater
Jul 2019
#6
I would say Harris is being shoved down our throats by the media and supporters. I do not believe
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#61
I agree, the same thought crossed my mind. Harris is being shoved down our throats
katmondoo
Jul 2019
#73
Agreed. There's a gang here that alerts on anyone critical of Saint Joe.
backscatter712
Jul 2019
#66
You obviously don't watch MSNBC. They are shoving Harris down our throats 24-7
redstateblues
Jul 2019
#131
Because most people are quite aware that Joe is greatly loved and respected by others.
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#9
I know most people here just come right out and hate Sanders from the get go.
CentralMass
Jul 2019
#12
You must not remember the 'I like Bernie, but...' phenomena of the past couple years.
aidbo
Jul 2019
#19
It has nothing to do with liking or disliking him or finding him exciting or dull.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2019
#23
That crossed my mind too until he got mad. Then he delivered a right hook she didn't see coming
ucrdem
Jul 2019
#24
Not necessarily. Obama had a dismal first debate against Romney. I don't think
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#26
these are different times, and at least right now the polls do not reflect the op comments
Thekaspervote
Jul 2019
#28
Did it occur to you that the fact he's been the frontrunner for months during THIS run shows how
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#30
One reason he's been the frontrunner for months is he has the highest name ID, followed by Sanders.
PunkinPi
Jul 2019
#58
If we convince them the candidate is electable, they'll come. Every single poll I've seen that
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#31
If you don't believe me, I suggest you go back through the polls that have been posted here. The
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#38
No, the polls show what I said they did, over a period of months. We're a long way from any
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#42
Only Joe can win the swing states and he will be our next President - facts support this.
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#43
You don't rebut then what what the polls show mentioned in the post you are responding to? NT
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#113
Joe Biden is the most electable candidate that the Democratic Party has available
Gothmog
Jul 2019
#35
Joe Biden is the only Democratic candidate with a wide lead over President Trump
Gothmog
Jul 2019
#125
Sorry, heart-felt personal opinions add little to the dialogue-especially when they are
58Sunliner
Jul 2019
#36
I don't see either of them winning a general in the states we need...sure I vote for whoever emerges
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#62
How about the Senate map? How about the midterms...we can't even get 51 votes in the Senate in 20...
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#134
New polls show Biden beating Trump...and not Warren or Harris. As I want Trump gone as do most
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#135
Every single poll out there shows Biden leading all the other candidates in head-to-head
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#137
No we need to win three states...MI, WI and PA...excitement might be feel good...
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#57
Her husband was president so she was blamed more than Biden...and Biden redeemed himself after
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#111
Contrary to what she said, and borne out by fact, she was a major cheerleader for NAFTA. Nt
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#114
Biden also supported NAFTA but regretted it and his votes are almost perfect years later.
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#122
Yes it did...but we can agree to disagree that and the attacks from the right and th left.
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#121
New Washington Post/ABC Poll ** Biden 29%, Sanders 23%, Harris 11%, Warren 11%
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#65
Me either -- I actually think it's Warren, and I didn't think that until recently
obamanut2012
Jul 2019
#67
Beige? Do you think his beige-privilege will be an issue or that he should get a fake tan? Agree
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#118
he was, it was stolen from him.too bad the so called green party didn't think the environment
JI7
Jul 2019
#124
I like Mayor Pete but honestly, Mayor Pete has 0% of African Americans in SC
redstateblues
Jul 2019
#130