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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why is Bernie so popular? [View all]Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)59. Which all the candidates have done
at some point.
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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Excellent post! All you have to do is listen to what Bernie is sayin... he speaks truth to power
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#1
Simply put... Bernie has the backs of We The People. We've been lookin for our Champion
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#107
Yep. A lot of folks recognize that we're running out of time to make the necessary changes.
Garrett78
Feb 2020
#190
$15 is already in place in many locations! Going to $17.50 is a small step right?
at140
Feb 2020
#179
$15 min wage in many locations, Great! All over america... unfortunately no.
ahoysrcsm
Feb 2020
#181
I suspect the average DUer is older than the average Sanders supporter. That affects everything.
LonePirate
Feb 2020
#14
Bernie will energize more republicans to turn out to vote against him...
dubyadiprecession
Feb 2020
#17
Why is Bernie not a Democrat?? Why not commit to the Party instead of using it for your own purposes
PubliusEnigma
Feb 2020
#19
Exactly. If I thought he could fulfill half is promises, I'd be for him too. Same for Warren.
Hoyt
Feb 2020
#126
Yep. And some Democrats are in areas that are VERY moderate almost red.
Vivienne235729
Feb 2020
#153
It's extravagant in the sense that he's making people believe that he can deliver it,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#170
A candidate shouldn't campaign on promising something he can't deliver.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#202
It was a tie with Sanders receiving 9 delegates and Buttigieg receiving 9 delegates in NH.
ahoysrcsm
Feb 2020
#173
Because that isn't how it works and you realize it. There are too many candidates running with
still_one
Feb 2020
#79
tell that to the undecided trumpers we are trying to win over..that message is too scary for them
samnsara
Feb 2020
#28
Not Hillary, the press. Hillary did not go as negative as she could have.
Evergreen Emerald
Feb 2020
#50
A 2015-2016 heart attack? Damn, I thought it was just the 2019 heart attack.
ahoysrcsm
Feb 2020
#175
How often does a candidate do as well as Sanders did in 2016 not ever get a chance at a run on top
Johonny
Feb 2020
#38
When you focus on the importance of a living wage and affordable healthcare and the climate crisis
JudyM
Feb 2020
#58
Maybe it's largely projection. Maybe these disenfranchised people actually value more than
JudyM
Feb 2020
#109
Research I've linked shows AA voters under 45 prefer Sanders, and that women under 45 comprise
JudyM
Feb 2020
#133
Reading comprehension:Sanders is top choice of AAs under 45, no parsing for education.
JudyM
Feb 2020
#135
I will post this again: women under 45 are his primary base, and many of them are AA. Here's proof.
JudyM
Feb 2020
#137
But it's not just free stuff. It's peace of mind and getting closer to a more perfect union.
Politicub
Feb 2020
#66
No one said that he did. I just said he drew huge crowds and was considered popular, and
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#192
Whats not to like? He is advocating against the system. He explains it very well in cold numbers.
jmg257
Feb 2020
#44
Because in 2016 bernie completely transformed the Democratic Party with issues
jimfields33
Feb 2020
#46
Yeah, right. No Democrat ever cared about income inequality, health care, higher minimum wage, and
highplainsdem
Feb 2020
#48
Consistent? You mean like when he says he's going to release his comprehensive medical records
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#67
My take is that he represents a complete departure from the system that is no longer working
Politicub
Feb 2020
#65
I have no problem with billionaires who don't use their money to make life harder for people.
Politicub
Feb 2020
#88
But what do you make of Sanders' statements that Billionaires and not and will not exist in
ehrnst
Feb 2020
#93
It's an intangible, like Trump's supporters. Some, (obviously not all) of his supporters
madibella
Feb 2020
#83
He isn't so popular but the people he ahs makes lots of noise. Trump is not so popular, but again,
krissey
Feb 2020
#85
So are vapid bumper-sticker caliber yokel witticisms like "Free stuff is always popular"
Act_of_Reparation
Feb 2020
#100
Sanders' support is quite high among Hispanic/Latino and black voters under 45.
BlueWI
Feb 2020
#145
The key is to speak to them the same, but without talking about raising taxes on everyone else
maximusveritas
Feb 2020
#147
I am on 3 Democratic town and county committees and, amazingly, the primaries aren't...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2020
#127
Another thought-- never forget that half the population is below average.
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2020
#128
He's not all that popular. More turned out in NH last week yet he got half as many votes.
George II
Feb 2020
#161
Because they fail to understand that liking a candidate and their ideas isn't enough.
musicblind
Feb 2020
#157
I'm not a Sanders supporter but I won't deny that he's talented at campaigning.
Midwestern Democrat
Feb 2020
#183
1. College kids don't vote. 2. College kids are not the voters we need to target.
EveHammond13
Feb 2020
#201
Well, they say the Russians are meddling in our primary. Perhaps they are helping Bernie because
helpisontheway
Feb 2020
#208