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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I believe that Sanders is not electable. You can argue, but this is true [View all]LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)103. A guy that ran an extension cord to his basement apartment because he couldn't pay his bills
is not going to play in middle America.
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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I believe that Sanders is not electable. You can argue, but this is true [View all]
Stuart G
Mar 2019
OP
I never vote in a primary with my heart. I have always voted for the primary candidate
Autumn
Mar 2019
#125
I always vote wisely. I vote for the Democratic candidate in the primary who best
Autumn
Mar 2019
#129
You have a right to express your opinion but Your stats on how Sanders supporters voted are bizarre.
hedda_foil
Mar 2019
#131
Jill Stein wasn't the only one who tried to convince voters that Trump and HRC were both "evil". N/T
lapucelle
Mar 2019
#219
Those were the republicans Bernie won over that went back to the repub candidate
onit2day
Mar 2019
#192
Do you have a link with stats showing that BS to Trump voters were mostly Republicans?
lapucelle
Mar 2019
#214
That is pure speculation. Bernie has nothing to do with Stein and worked hard to get dems elected
onit2day
Mar 2019
#187
Guess that's why he leads in all the polls, why polls showed him beating Trump
onit2day
Mar 2019
#177
Yes, unlike much of Sanders' top campaign staffers, we'll vote for the DEMOCRATIC nominee.
George II
Mar 2019
#90
The terms of service for DU members state that they can be banned if they discourage other members
TexasTowelie
Mar 2019
#24
Because E. Warren would be vice president and Bernie believes He is best candidate& wants the job
onit2day
Mar 2019
#191
That is funny because Rachel Maddow used the Intercept whenever they break stories
JonLP24
Mar 2019
#197
I like living in the real world and I have a subscription to the Washington Post
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#213
That's nonsense. He has a great deal of support from A-A voters. He won key primaries last time
onit2day
Mar 2019
#179
Seriously! Somebody should tell Bernie, who's leading all fellow Democratic candidates who've
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#11
Could've sworn I said all fellow Democrats who've declared they're running in 2020...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#97
Interesting that a guy who hasn't even announced yet is in first place, by a LOT.
George II
Mar 2019
#99
He will not win the nomination. He'll probably be in the lower tier of candidates delegate-wise...
George II
Mar 2019
#91
We don't need another center right corporate dem with years of baggage that's for sure
onit2day
Mar 2019
#194
Why not at least nominate a progressive Democrat this time who is more representative of what
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#206
No. But we need more than regular voters coming out to vote. We need passionate, all out, support --
pnwmom
Mar 2019
#35
No, he's saying that moderate Republicans and Independents will never vote for a socialist
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#79
I don't think anyone said that at all. And you're talking about "making this shit up"?
George II
Mar 2019
#87
No u can't Daisy...these endless Bernie bashin threads are gettin repetitive & frankly a lil boring.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#152
For all candidates we need to think how they can handle the republican attack machine.
California_Republic
Mar 2019
#4
Mayor Pete has a LOT working for him to offset the attack machine for being gay
mr_lebowski
Mar 2019
#18
I agree-- he seems to be the "Trump of the Left" preferring fighting to governing...
TreasonousBastard
Mar 2019
#5
"there is a large and virulent anti-Bernie faction here and I worry about PUMAs."
Jarqui
Mar 2019
#121
Like BS's campaign co-chair, and his speechwriter, and his press secretary, and . . .
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#86
Since most Sanders supporters voted for Hillary in 2016 I think they will again. We know the
Nanjeanne
Mar 2019
#73
Of course. Dont know anyone of my Bernie supporter friends who didn't. But we are all
Nanjeanne
Apr 2019
#284
Almost certainly, because they will double down on the "he got robbed" canard
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#84
If you look at some of his top staffers, they won't stay home but they won't vote for the Democrat.
George II
Mar 2019
#102
The "safe candidate lost", because some self-identified progressives refused to vote for the
still_one
Mar 2019
#66
A lot of people thought Trump was electable; that's why we tried to warn Sanders supporters
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#80
Exactly. It's why he says in his rally speeches that he will support the Dem nominee and
Nanjeanne
Mar 2019
#76
The single most important idea that we have in this forum in this group of people: honesty.
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#74
Sanders is wasting people's time and energy. And they will be angry when he goes nowhere. Again.
PubliusEnigma
Mar 2019
#78
A guy that ran an extension cord to his basement apartment because he couldn't pay his bills
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#103
Anybody that reads my posts knows I am one of the most sanguine posters on our chances.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2019
#106
The idiot is no Superman. But we need a strong turnout driven by a strong ticket.
dalton99a
Mar 2019
#115
Exactly. You want to get people to vote for him again? Nominate a socialist carreer politician
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#123
If it's a referendum election Trump is likely done. If he can make it a choice he isn't.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2019
#130
Opinion: The myth of ideology, and why Democrats' energy isn't all on the left
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#142
Maybe you are right or maybe you are wrong but regardless if Sanders should win the nomination
cstanleytech
Mar 2019
#183
You haven't learned yet what a corporate centrist with years of baggage does for the race?
onit2day
Mar 2019
#184
A Warren Sanders ticket will lose badly in the rustbelt states we must win.
Demsrule86
Mar 2019
#190
I have removed some language from the original post. Sorry if I offended anyone
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#216
Didnt see the original post. For me this is simple, I will ONLY vote for a Democrat.
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2019
#227
If he is nominated, I will zealously promote him to the very best of my ability. Period.
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#238
If he is nominated, I will support him as best I can. With money and work. We must win
Stuart G
Apr 2019
#265
What "institutional support within the Party" that "went to Nixon" are you talking about? (nt)
ehrnst
Mar 2019
#239
Unfortunately I think you are correct..Using Florida as an example is perfect.
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#263
So, I will say again..If Bernie is nominated, he already has divided the Democratic Party.!!!
Stuart G
Apr 2019
#270
He is unless moderates decide to sit out the election if they don't get their way.
doompatrol39
Apr 2019
#278
Yeah, just like the bloated asshole currently sitting in the WH wasn't electable in 2016 either.
mtnsnake
May 2019
#298
I understand what you're saying and if things stay the same, you'll be right.
aikoaiko
May 2019
#309
New CNN poll: A majority of Americans say they think President Trump is going to win a second term
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#318