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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I wonder if President Obama is changing his calculation. [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,207 posts)17. Of course it's up to Pres. Obama, but I think would cause untold damage. He's a brilliant man,
and I think he wants to maintain the appearance of being even handed. We can certainly wait until after GA for any of our former Presidents to get involved. Now, say if Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton came out for Sanders, it would definitely be time for Obama to speak up. However, I think they will all follow the traditional protocol. Remember, someone has to bring us all together when the dust settles.
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 don't see how he has any choice. This is his 8-year veep who supported him on everything,
Rainbow Droid
Mar 2020
#24
Oh.. I don't know about that. Obama jumping in now may only make the outcry of rigged
Thekaspervote
Mar 2020
#6
If Obama appears to be bigfooting the Bern, the defection rate from Sanders voters will instantly
Celerity
Mar 2020
#12
TBH, I have zero clue how far Sanders will push things, and his 2020 voters are vastly more
Celerity
Mar 2020
#15
he lost me when he wilfully and incorrectly self-labelled as a democratic socialist when he is
Celerity
Mar 2020
#19
Actually, we have an easy way to know EXACTLY how far bernie will push things
quakerboy
Mar 2020
#25
Of course it's up to Pres. Obama, but I think would cause untold damage. He's a brilliant man,
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2020
#17
Did you not read the prefix to my statement that if Biden Wins Michigan and Washington?
GulfCoast66
Mar 2020
#23
Obama Won't Jump Into the Fray Nor Should He Until Biden Locks In The Nomination
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#28