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still_one

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44. Thanks for that insight bloom. I should have read the OP more carefully. I agree it doesn't

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 11:13 AM

Apr 2019

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Even though I have my preference as Joe Biden, it is because I believe he has the best chance out of all our candidates to win the general election. Needless to say I will support whoever our nominee is. In fact, my initial preference was my Senator Kamala Harris, but changed because of what I viewed as the candidate who has the best chance to win the general election.

It is still a long way off, and that could change, especially after the first debates

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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What happens if Biden doesn't run? [View all] crazytown Apr 2019 OP

I seriously don't understand how Bernie is so high in the polls... Shell_Seas Apr 2019 #1

I don't get Biden's appeal... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #23

I'm with you TCJ70. All repugs wants joe. too many negatives votes/events in the past. bonniebgood Apr 2019 #25

I am with you as well. CentralMass Apr 2019 #52

Thank you for articulating my thoughts on the subject. woofless Apr 2019 #60

This is how I see voting for Biden artislife Apr 2019 #63

It's totally a fear thing... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #67

I am undecided artislife Apr 2019 #68

Me either. Thank you. BlueStater Apr 2019 #66

I hear you. BlueWI Apr 2019 #75

I live in Central Florida. Dr Hobbitstein Apr 2019 #26

I'm in Florida, a little south west of Central Indygram Apr 2019 #48

Good to know, Indygram.. Mahalo! Cha Apr 2019 #69

Hi Shell_Seas RazBerryBeret Apr 2019 #28

Bernie got 1200 People on his recent stop in Macomb County, Michigan LovingA2andMI Apr 2019 #51

um 538 doesn't do polls, they aggregate and analyze other polls. Voltaire2 Apr 2019 #73

And.. LovingA2andMI Apr 2019 #74

The OP says it's an older poll. So, before the recent rally. Demit Apr 2019 #76

Surprised only a third of Biden voters would go over to Bernie... would of thought more. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #2

In a way, I'm surprised Sanders got even that much. thesquanderer Apr 2019 #11

Agreed. As a Biden supporter Bernie is like last on the list. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #39

I'm surprised it's even 1/3 they are very different people. Agschmid Apr 2019 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #49

I'm surprised the opposite way. lark Apr 2019 #57

Part of me wants to say we are fucked. Kath2 Apr 2019 #3

There are many in the Midwest whose lives have not improved, crazytown Apr 2019 #4

Exactly. Kath2 Apr 2019 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #50

That's probably name recognition FBaggins Apr 2019 #5

I would say Biden & Bernie represent opposite ends of the Dem political spectrum, so yes. Demit Apr 2019 #12

75+ years old? crazytown Apr 2019 #14

Heh. They are the frontrunners there. Bernie has a slight edge :) Demit Apr 2019 #20

I agree karynnj Apr 2019 #62

He's running Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #6

538 actually asked doesn't run or implodes. crazytown Apr 2019 #7

What's holding him up is fundraising. His reputation is that he's not good at it. Demit Apr 2019 #16

Biden's running. If he didn't run, we will lose the GE still_one Apr 2019 #9

Nonsense crazytown Apr 2019 #10

Nonsense yes... but not defeatism FBaggins Apr 2019 #17

In 2008 we argued hammer and tongs about electability crazytown Apr 2019 #18

Absolutely. If there is a black swan event, anything can happen still_one Apr 2019 #40

It isn't quite that simple, at least in my case. I am looking for someone who I think can win the still_one Apr 2019 #43

If Biden doesnt run it will be a brokered convention, and Sanders will be the nominee, and still_one Apr 2019 #29

I think numerous candidates could beat Trump. thesquanderer Apr 2019 #15

The issue is the red states and the electoral college still_one Apr 2019 #30

Which states won by Hillary in 2016 do you think the Dems would lose... thesquanderer Apr 2019 #46

I think if Biden isn't in the race, Sanders will be the nominee through brokered convention, and I still_one Apr 2019 #47

re: your comparison to 2016 thesquanderer Apr 2019 #55

You make your points well, I just think right or wrong, the socialism label won't resonate well in still_one Apr 2019 #64

oh brother Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #19

Exactly, it is an opinion. Nothing more, nothing less. Regardless, whoever the candidate is, it still_one Apr 2019 #38

If Biden is this country's last hope, then we're screwed. BlueStater Apr 2019 #21

none of them are "saviors" qazplm135 Apr 2019 #65

If he doesn't run then it will be Beto Indygram Apr 2019 #54

Harris is my second choice then everyone else is 3rd samnsara Apr 2019 #13

What would you think of a Biden/Harris ticket? FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #33

That is my hope Bayard Apr 2019 #36

I'll be amazed if he doesn't run. MineralMan Apr 2019 #22

If Joe Biden decides not to run.... quickesst Apr 2019 #27

They don't have a mind of their own? still_one Apr 2019 #37

Of course they have a mind of their own.... quickesst Apr 2019 #70

It's a moot point though. Joe will run. still_one Apr 2019 #71

It's a hypothetical... quickesst Apr 2019 #72

Yup, same here still_one Apr 2019 #81

You didn't answer me quickesst Apr 2019 #82

It sure wasn't meant to be taken that way. Sometimes I am a little too direct, and it can be taken still_one Apr 2019 #83

I am relieved to hear it quickesst Apr 2019 #84

I am going to be less abrupt. You don't need to change a thing. We are on the same page still_one Apr 2019 #85

Almost all of Biden's supporters are Hillary voters BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #31

"Sanders is the second choice for many Biden voters, and vice versa" bloom Apr 2019 #32

I disagree. If Biden doesn't run, his supporters will go with Harris, Klobuchar, etc. Most of still_one Apr 2019 #35

the quote I posted was from the article bloom Apr 2019 #42

Thanks for that insight bloom. I should have read the OP more carefully. I agree it doesn't still_one Apr 2019 #44

I think what will happen is who cares until the debates, IMHO. SKKY Apr 2019 #34

If, ___ doesn't win loyalsister Apr 2019 #41

it would be a great day the the democratic party. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #45

Beto O'Rourke 2020 . stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #53

I have no idea who i will vote for if Joe doesn't get in. lark Apr 2019 #56

Biden's not my top choice, but those of us who don't want Bernie ecstatic Apr 2019 #58

If Biden opts not to run then Harris will come to the fore, unless the media comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #59

24 versus 15 or 16 is not that much of a lead and the 24 might reflect nearly the max karynnj Apr 2019 #61

zero chance a full third of Biden supporters would go to Bernie, it will never happen Celerity Apr 2019 #77

I also think that if Biden does not run, Stacey Abrams probably gets in for POTUS Celerity Apr 2019 #78

If he doesn't run... Mike Nelson Apr 2019 #79

Get to know your candidates. All about Biden. rgbecker Apr 2019 #80