Democratic Primaries
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
iscooterliberally
(2,849 posts)I think she's the best of the bunch right now. She seems to be more organized and has way more plans than anyone else. I hope she persists her way into the oval office in 2020.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dragonlady
(3,577 posts)Elizabeth also has the background and personal style to resonate with many kinds of voters, and she is certainly tough enough to stand up to Trump in the debates (if any occur).
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
iscooterliberally
(2,849 posts)Back in 2012 and 2013 my wife and I landed in East Boston. We both had the pleasure of voting for Elizabeth Warren for senate back then. We're back on our home turf, and we really want to vote for Warren again. We're looking forward to it! I really think that if EW isn't the smartest person in the entire federal government she's probably in the top 5. She makes Biden look totally lazy. Don't get me wrong, we'll gladly vote for JB if he ends up wining the nomination.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
peggysue2
(10,811 posts)Why? Because she's far better organized and clear about the 'how' of her programs--how to pay, how to accomplish, how to get things done. Though the media has made a joke out of I've got a plan for that, the American electorate who lean toward more progressive policies are buying into Warren's approach. She's worked hard and it's paying off. No wonder Bernie suggested she not run this cycle.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,280 posts)or rant against the Democratic "establishment."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,811 posts)Warren's a proud Dem, a pragmatic progressive. She's making her mark without the rage-fest or finger scold. Far better approach!
As for the Democratic Establishment boogieman? That's gotten really, really old.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueWI
(1,736 posts)Warren's a close #2 this time. But I also respect Sanders and his supporters. Sanders has energized a lot of voters and speaks to issues of income inequality, infrastructure, valuting small donors, and college access that other candidates are not always consistent about, especially before 2020.
He's not in my top tier of candidates this time, but I appreciate his contributions to the issues that are important for many of us.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Gothmog
(144,005 posts)Mayor Bill may also eat into this base
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)substantive than he could ever be...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)I really think that a time will come among the more astute Senator Sanders supporters that Senator Warren is their best choice. She has all the policy prescriptions that Senator Sanders has, but she can explain in detail where she will go, not throw out goals with no substance behind them. Senator Warren on the same debate stage with him is Senator Sanders' worst nightmare.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Nanjeanne
(4,878 posts)Right now, this far away, its just media pundits trying to keep themselves relevant by yapping.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
melman
(7,681 posts)for anyone actually interested in Ms.Vigeland's comments in context.
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/445053-biden-retains-large-lead-over-sanders-other-2020-dems-in-new
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
GeniusJoy
(30 posts)If Bernie dropped out, it would be a real race between her and Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)If it becomes clear that Senator Warren has taken his support and actual caucus and primary results show that, I expect that Senator Sanders will sharpen his attacks on the "democratic establishment" and try to tie Senator Warren to it to bring her down.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Turin_C3PO
(13,650 posts)He was my choice in 2016 but Biden, Warren, Harris, ORourke, Yang and Buttigieg have dropped Sanders out of my top 5. I still like him to a certain extent, though Im disappointed in his grumbling against the Democratic Establishment and certain other tactics of his.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NYMinute
(3,256 posts)Bernie went from mid 40's in support to mid teens.
Bernie and Senator Warren TOGETHER don't reach the mid 40's number. Thus people are just simply leaving Bernie in hordes and not particularly towards any single candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)...as they say, "the bloom is off the rose",
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)He won't be able to throw out detail-less platitudes to put the other democrats on the defensive because Senator Warren checks every box that he does (except the tendency toward socialism) and will be able to provide policy details for the same platitudes that Senator Sanders makes without details.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TCJ70
(4,387 posts)...if she had run (despite all the misogyny claims...). I know I would have. She's a better choice than he is but now has a bit of catching up to do.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peacetrain
(22,836 posts)She is super impressive to go and listen to.. we have been super impressed with Warren...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden