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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: CNN Surprised To Find Bernie Support In Kentucky [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)33. The lies and smears only benefit the GOP. It weakens the Democratic party by creating division....
The lies and smears only benefit the GOP. It weakens the Democratic party by creating division and distrust. It does absolutely nothing to benefit "those whose lives hang in the balance". In fact it does the exact opposite for the most vulnerable among us. The lies and negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans and Russia a chance to steal the elections. What good purpose does that serve?
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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Lack of energy and enthusiasm for Biden (and from him) are much underestimated! I would
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#32
He can win, and he absolutely deserves it. He's paid his dues for longer than most.
LiberalLovinLug
Dec 2019
#7
He has to earn the votes for it to be His Turn. Give me a reason to vote for him.
betsuni
Dec 2019
#90
what does that mean? he doesn't deserve it? Actually i know. It's inherent . no its not.
Kurt V.
Dec 2019
#27
By your logic, it's Biden who can't win the nomination, since he couldn't win it in 1988 AND 2008
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#28
I just can't abide by anyone claiming that the Democratic party is ideologically bankrupt...
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#21
How do you feel about the attacks and smears on the Democratic party that I mentioned above?
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#23
Not nearly as sorry as I feel for folks without insurance who lose everything...
JoeOtterbein
Dec 2019
#24
The lies and smears only benefit the GOP. It weakens the Democratic party by creating division....
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#33
Do you know what the function of that "leadership" position is? It's essentially a do-nothing job.
George II
Dec 2019
#41
Bernie also signed a pledge that he wouldn't attack other Democratic candidates
TexasTowelie
Dec 2019
#48
It's one thing to play defense and I accept that all candidates will have to do that within the
TexasTowelie
Dec 2019
#56
Yes, Bernie is running as a Democrat and will serve as the next Democratic POTUS.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#46
Already setting up the narrative for when Bernie isn't chosen to be the nominee?
TexasTowelie
Dec 2019
#97