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Demsrule86

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88. I don't know if his being gay will hurt him. This is still a homophobic country although
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 10:30 PM
Apr 2019

It is better. But my chief concern is Mayor Pete does not have good relationship with unions and could not win the rustbelt. My youngest daughter is gay by the way if you were insinuating that I am homophobic.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
I am eager to hear Biden's kick-off message Politicub Apr 2019 #1
I think it was telling that he had his campaign kickoff in Charlottesville, VA... CTyankee Apr 2019 #12
I wonder if he's been watching Beto Indygram Apr 2019 #84
Booker has been emphatic on racial justice BlueWI Apr 2019 #92
I have listened to all three of them Indygram Apr 2019 #96
Thanks. still_one Apr 2019 #2
I love Joe... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #3
All that matters DownriverDem Apr 2019 #24
I think he'd go for a woman V.P. Stacey Abrams? Hmmmmm. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #43
you summarized my feelings exactly. n/t MBS Apr 2019 #60
Maybe he was waiting for Mueller... LakeArenal Apr 2019 #4
I read that he had Cha Apr 2019 #40
Timing is important. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #44
Totally Agree! Cha Apr 2019 #45
Charlottesville would be brilliant Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #5
Bring it on, Joe. Let's see what you got in the gas tank. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #6
Joe for one term and then his young VP's turn.... awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #7
I think Joe's got this sandensea Apr 2019 #8
I dont think he can win. We need a younger generation INdemo Apr 2019 #9
I agree about 2016. That was his chance. jalan48 Apr 2019 #10
+100% Irishxs Apr 2019 #16
Joe didn't run in '16 because he had just lost his son to brain cancer. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #19
No, not at all. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #76
Yes, a lot has changed since 2016 tinrobot Apr 2019 #21
I disagree DownriverDem Apr 2019 #25
Yup janterry Apr 2019 #28
I am convinced that he was told to stand down by the DNC as it was Hillary's turn - and as a Skya Rhen Apr 2019 #64
Harris won't win a general. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #65
Why not? nt Andy823 Apr 2019 #80
She won't carry Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. . These Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #87
Actually, she would be strong in Michigan. BlueWI Apr 2019 #93
These were spoiled votes. There was Good turn out. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #95
So many of them like Bernie treestar Apr 2019 #71
Polling respondents know how old he is and appear to support his candidacy. nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #74
K&R Scurrilous Apr 2019 #11
I'm still in Biden's corner, but Buttegieg is closing fast. cwydro Apr 2019 #13
Closing fast? DownriverDem Apr 2019 #26
An expression. He's running a close second in my list. cwydro Apr 2019 #63
True and I like mayor Pete but he won't win a general. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #66
Who knows? cwydro Apr 2019 #70
Look at the electoral college map. He won't take the states we need. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #73
Because he's gay? cwydro Apr 2019 #75
I don't know if his being gay will hurt him. This is still a homophobic country although Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #88
I've been learning about him, but I'm ignorant about his cwydro Apr 2019 #90
Me too. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #91
Why Charlotteville? DCofVA Apr 2019 #14
Remember Heather Heyer. May 29, 1985 - Aug. 12, 2017 Politicub Apr 2019 #23
You don't have to remind me. I've been living in the Charlottesville area for 31 years. DCofVA Apr 2019 #54
My family has been in Albemarle County since the 1600's. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #67
I can understand that Politicub Apr 2019 #72
Beto was there a few days ago but he held his town hall at UVA Indygram Apr 2019 #86
No time for division DownriverDem Apr 2019 #27
It is a perfect venue BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #34
Amen to that. I hope he emphatically declares there are NO good Nazis. nolabear Apr 2019 #48
It's the PERFECT town for symbolic reasons Rstrstx Apr 2019 #35
To send the nazis a message. MontanaMama Apr 2019 #55
Good news! flamingdem Apr 2019 #15
Smart move! murielm99 Apr 2019 #17
I've been looking forward to Biden getting in. Despite all the good candidates we have.... George II Apr 2019 #18
I'm in the Harris camp The Liberal Lion Apr 2019 #20
Me too DownriverDem Apr 2019 #29
I love the Uncle Joe you're referring to BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #31
You might just get both on the ticket Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #33
I'm fine with Uncle Joe enterin the race tho his moderate policies has him WAY down my primary list. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #77
Wa--hoo Butterflylady Apr 2019 #22
Joe Biden .. the next POTUS BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #30
Can we all give Joe a plutonic hug 🤗 Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #32
"Plutonic": relating to the underworld or the god Pluto. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #41
Yes, both. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #52
I'm firmly against Biden in the primary. BlueStater Apr 2019 #36
Would you vote for Biden if he wins the nomination? John Fante Apr 2019 #39
Yes. BlueStater Apr 2019 #42
Vote blue, no matter who. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #78
But why Inslee? I mean he's a good man and governor but has one issue. nolabear Apr 2019 #49
Climate change is more important than any other issue by far. BlueStater Apr 2019 #51
I live in Washington State. nolabear Apr 2019 #53
So you're aware of the good things he's done over the years. BlueStater Apr 2019 #57
I am.And he does. But he won't get past the primary. nolabear Apr 2019 #62
I'm firmly agaInst Sanders. I see nothing positive. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #68
.... iamthebandfanman Apr 2019 #37
I hope this wasn't a secret and his team is leaking. In any case, hot damn...we're off to the races! Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #38
Be ready to donate to Joe. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #46
Mine too. Couple of times. nolabear Apr 2019 #50
I'm ready!!! Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #61
Count me in the corner BigOleDummy Apr 2019 #47
He brings warmth and compassion borne of tragedy emmaverybo Apr 2019 #83
Anyone But Trump..... Farmer-Rick Apr 2019 #56
Thank you Jesus underthematrix Apr 2019 #58
Finally. SergeStorms Apr 2019 #59
So you go ahead and vote for your young fella while millions of us vote for "the old, white man" Skya Rhen Apr 2019 #69
? I think DUers, especially those of us with some age on us, know how democracy works. Demit Apr 2019 #81
I believe... SergeStorms Apr 2019 #82
Joe's endorsement would be valuable True Dough Apr 2019 #79
Why anyone is excited over him is completely beyond me. BlueStater Apr 2019 #89
No it hasn't.. I want someone Cha Apr 2019 #85
There's an old white man in the WH now. The GOP has plenty R B Garr Apr 2019 #94
Come up with something better treestar Apr 2019 #97
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