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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]Thekaspervote
(32,762 posts)26. This!
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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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