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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Kamala Harris needs to get her sh!t together on Healthcare, otherwise it will badly damage her. [View all]Otto Lidenbrock
(581 posts)22. Somebody made a very good observation on twitter
She is a first term senator in the minority party who gained popularity by joining on board progressive ideas and bills which resonate in the social media chamber and the punditry class knowing it would not pass.
Now to win a national election you have to realise its not one size fits all and she is walking some things back. It makes her look inauthentic because it was recent she co-sponsored Sanders M4A bill. What changed? She's running for president.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Kamala Harris needs to get her sh!t together on Healthcare, otherwise it will badly damage her. [View all]
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
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I don't think she had an especially good night. When the busing issue (inexplicably) was brought up
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#1
I really like her as well, which is why I brought this up. Healthcare is the top priority with the
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#4
I hope she does, as if Biden fails, I think Harris is the next best bet. I think Warren is brilliant
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#12
+1, even if branch votes weren't an issue some people's health care is paid for by their...
uponit7771
Aug 2019
#16
I had heard a suggestion by Jon Lovett a couple of months ago, which I thought would be a very
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#24
+1, the campaign managers have to be prepared for the "please twerk right now" questions ...
uponit7771
Aug 2019
#15
Accusing folks of using RW talking points or concepts is a deflection. You can rebut the concept
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#51
While he's not my first choice (or second) this is a fantastic description of why people like Biden
wysimdnwyg
Aug 2019
#38
i think some of the candidates made a mistake in letting Biden own the issue of being the defender
JI7
Aug 2019
#3
I agree, though to be fair, Joe held back in declaring, so all the early candidates had to mark
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#5
The other mistake they make is to tie themselves to plans that realistically can not be, all or
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#53
THANK YOU !!! I know people who get their health care paid for by their companies !!! I agree on Bid
uponit7771
Aug 2019
#13
I think there's definitely something to that. And remember the only non-ACA solution at the time she
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#25
I think she is setting herself up to evolve. In speaking to Anderson post-debate, she said she has
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#29
Yes. You are right. Other Western countries spend less and have better outcomes, though given
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#34
I agree. Her plan is simply Sanders' plan with a 10 year transition instead of 4 years.
Hoyt
Aug 2019
#27
I think the Electoral College will be constitutionally abolished before Medicare for All becomes law
elocs
Aug 2019
#28
Agreed. This is an issue on which she'll need to evolve, as politicians often do.
Garrett78
Aug 2019
#33
As we were on this topic yesterday, there is a new podcast discussing this exact issue, inc Kamala's
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#36
A point from earlier in the podcast was that September's debate will bring the heavy hitters
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#37