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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: The Democratic field is crowded with C-listers. It's time for some to drop out [View all]Autumn
(44,686 posts)39. I agree. I don't think we older people understand and see the anger at the current
system that the younger people have. They see the system as rigged and it is. Against them. This is a generation that will never have things as good as their parents did. They are facing climate change and very few politicians seem to be taking it seriously. Or at least seriously enough to do anything about it.
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The Democratic field is crowded with C-listers. It's time for some to drop out [View all]
Soph0571
Jul 2019
OP
Yes, some campaigns will soon be suspended. Qualifying for the 3rd debate is tougher.
brush
Jul 2019
#9
Bernie may or may not win the primary, but I give him credit for repeatedly
DemocracyMouse
Jul 2019
#18
If debate teams were running for public office, a wise coach would teach them about style.
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#24
I agree. I don't think we older people understand and see the anger at the current
Autumn
Jul 2019
#39
Huh? Just the young? There are MILLIONS of older people who are fucked right now.
DemocracyMouse
Jul 2019
#42
which again is fewer than the 25% of Clinton voters who went for McCain
Spider Jerusalem
Jul 2019
#36
Actually, no. Exit polling indicated that HRC supporters went 84% to Obama, 15% to McCain.
ehrnst
Aug 2019
#43
Bernie is well to the left of most of these candidates and has more name recognition
IronLionZion
Jul 2019
#14
But will he drop out if someone else passes the threshold of 2,026 pledged delegates? (nt)
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#20
I totally agree. This crowded primary season may cost us so much we lose the general.
redstatebluegirl
Jul 2019
#38