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Blue_true

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37. Like you pointed out, there are local races and location issues that
Tue Mar 31, 2020, 03:38 PM
Mar 2020

are being resolved on the ballot that also has a presidential primary. To totally cancel those ballots is wrong, as you state. But if Sanders drops out, that makes the presidential part of those ballots irrelevant from the Democratic Party side (though, only a handful of state republican parties are even attempting to put on a republican presidential primary).

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
And, BS Spent 4x More $$$$ to Lose than Joe Biden did to WIN! Cha Mar 2020 #1
Here's the best on its own.. Cha Mar 2020 #2
Reality Has Endorsed Bernie Sanders Gustavo28M Mar 2020 #42
REALITY HAS REJECTED Sanders and his AGENDA. Cha Mar 2020 #43
All of the voters haven't spoken yet. Paka Mar 2020 #3
Cancelling primaries that will prove nothing isn't sweeping anyone aside and reviling them.... George II Mar 2020 #8
I don't care if my vote doesn't change anything. Paka Mar 2020 #14
Okay, what will your PRIMARY vote mean except for self-satisfaction? George II Mar 2020 #22
And self-satisfaction is a bad thing? Paka Mar 2020 #27
When you're dealing with the health and safety of millions of Americans and.... George II Mar 2020 #33
It is for exactly that reason that valuable voices should not be silenced. Paka Mar 2020 #41
And, it's a Real Mercy Rule.. people are Cha Mar 2020 #16
There are primaries for other offices Sympthsical Mar 2020 #20
Yes there are, and in a number of states those are on different dates. In CT, our primary..... George II Mar 2020 #21
It's not so for every state Sympthsical Mar 2020 #23
Those elections will take place if Sanders drops out. Blue_true Mar 2020 #26
I think Sanders should concede Sympthsical Mar 2020 #35
Like you pointed out, there are local races and location issues that Blue_true Mar 2020 #37
Concession Of Defeat By 'Bernie', Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #9
But Senator Sanders hasn't conceded, Paka Mar 2020 #15
No, Sir, But He Should The Magistrate Mar 2020 #17
The last delagate count I saw, Biden had 1,151. Paka Mar 2020 #28
You Do Understand Simple Arithmetic, Sir, Do You Not? The Magistrate Mar 2020 #29
Men may give up futile gestures. Paka Mar 2020 #32
Always Pleasant To Have My Points Confirmed By An Opponent, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #34
Perhaps DU is the wrong location for me. Paka Mar 2020 #38
Whether You Are Alone In Your Feelings Or Not, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2020 #46
So when do you call it quits? Blue_true Mar 2020 #25
This is no longer about winning the nomination. Paka Mar 2020 #39
Voters are rather clearly saying that they want Biden's prescriptions. Blue_true Mar 2020 #44
I simply believe all rational voices are welcome. Paka Mar 2020 #45
Preach! fallout87 Mar 2020 #31
The attacks do get tiresome. Paka Mar 2020 #40
Bernie Bros are MATH DENIERS LVZ Mar 2020 #4
Rejected? JoeDuck Mar 2020 #5
It always depends on the candidate and situation Hav Mar 2020 #6
No.. the OP got it Exactly right. Cha Mar 2020 #11
Rejection For One Office Is Not Rejection For Another, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #18
perhaps, jaxexpat Mar 2020 #7
Np "perhaps" about it... you can see the results from Cha Mar 2020 #10
Disagree Cha, jaxexpat Mar 2020 #12
Don't care. Facts are Facts and will be no matter how much Cha Mar 2020 #13
Not A Sustainable Line To Press, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #24
Kick! Cha Mar 2020 #19
The primaries are over? No way? fallout87 Mar 2020 #30
Have you seen any elections being held lately? HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #36
How 'Never Bernie' Voters Threw In With Biden and Changed the Primary Gothmog Apr 2020 #47
sanders is trailing by almost 40% Gothmog Apr 2020 #48
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