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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]bearsfootball516
(6,377 posts)54. Polls show him completely slaughtering Trump
I know, polls this, polls that, etc. But thats all we have to go off right now and if they show him walloping Trump in every single swing state, thats the definition of electable.
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