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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

bigtree

(94,265 posts)
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 08:58 PM Sep 2019

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Her support is a real ground swell. JDC Sep 2019 #1
I just hope she continue to go to the small places where she draws small crowds, Blue_true Sep 2019 #22
There is strategy to everything she does. She is a natural leader and understands that such an Ninga Sep 2019 #46
Trump had more......... MyOwnPeace Sep 2019 #2
She's inspiring jcgoldie Sep 2019 #3
I am really thinking she is going to be the one for me. Tipperary Sep 2019 #21
Thanks so much for the photos. Lovely to see. riversedge Sep 2019 #4
Wow! Indeed ; haven't seen any posts about Biden's crowds, just polls nt Fiendish Thingy Sep 2019 #5
Thank you so much for posting these. zentrum Sep 2019 #6
That's so awesome Politicub Sep 2019 #7
The more voters see of her, the better they like her. nt tblue37 Sep 2019 #11
Good for her njhoneybadger Sep 2019 #8
If only Sanders would drop out and campaign for her AlexSFCA Sep 2019 #9
That will never happen! nt Mars and Minerva Sep 2019 #12
Whoo hoo! nt tblue37 Sep 2019 #10
Some more images BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #13
Wow! One of the Best Speeches I've Heard In a Long, Long Time DrFunkenstein Sep 2019 #14
I love seeing so many excited and genuine Americans Baked Potato Sep 2019 #15
ohm myyyyyyy.! AllaN01Bear Sep 2019 #16
Just got back from this event. NYC Democrat Sep 2019 #17
I'm jealous... BigmanPigman Sep 2019 #30
I'm jealous too Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #31
Would you estimate she did selfies for 2 hours Eric J in MN Sep 2019 #34
Absolutely Wonderful! Scalded Nun Sep 2019 #18
I'm still Undecided ... But leaning her way kyburbonkid Sep 2019 #19
A crowd of 20K in NYC for Trump would involve them carrying torches and pitchforks! bullwinkle428 Sep 2019 #20
So true. And babyTrump balloons and TrumpRat balloons. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #23
K & R SunSeeker Sep 2019 #24
Just around the corner from the Triangle Shirtwaist Building Starry Messenger Sep 2019 #25
My daughter was there! Heartstrings Sep 2019 #26
I'm still a Biden supporter, & I wanted Warren to be his VP choice. However, napi21 Sep 2019 #27
I was lucky enough to be there tonight torius Sep 2019 #28
I'm jealous. kag Sep 2019 #32
Psyched! cilla4progress Sep 2019 #29
+1000! My Gawd, this is beautiful. Kind of Blue Sep 2019 #33
Happy to see so many LittleGirl Sep 2019 #35
Excellent speech. sagesnow Sep 2019 #36
Voters are more ready for change than the pundits. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #37
This is impressive. Clinton never had anything like this... Joe941 Sep 2019 #38
Actually she did. You may be confusing a "rally" with some of the more intimate listening sessions ehrnst Sep 2019 #40
What? MrsCoffee Sep 2019 #47
Impressive, but we had big crowds for Howard Dean. NNadir Sep 2019 #39
I think that her actions afterward, where she stayed and talked to every single person ehrnst Sep 2019 #43
I think Dr. Dean was unjustly eviscerated for pounding but... NNadir Sep 2019 #45
I'm Undecided, but leaning heavily towards Warren. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #41
Like Hillary, she stayed to the very end, and talked to every single person. ehrnst Sep 2019 #42
Wow, congrats Elizabeth! MoonRiver Sep 2019 #44
 

JDC

(11,111 posts)
1. Her support is a real ground swell.
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:00 PM
Sep 2019

She takes it to the people and they love what she is bringing.

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

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
22. I just hope she continue to go to the small places where she draws small crowds,
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:33 PM
Sep 2019

because a lot of people don't live in those places. But those places vote, our challenge is to reduce the votes for the republican in those places. Our candidates have shown that they can run big victory margins in successful urban areas.

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

Ninga

(9,012 posts)
46. There is strategy to everything she does. She is a natural leader and understands that such an
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 09:55 AM
Sep 2019

event as last night had a global audience. Such an event as last night will inspire people to volunteer for her ground game and work on her campaign in other states. Last night was not pitched to just NYC.

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

MyOwnPeace

(17,558 posts)
2. Trump had more.........
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:07 PM
Sep 2019

He's just looking for his sharpie to draw the crowd.....

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

jcgoldie

(12,046 posts)
3. She's inspiring
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:08 PM
Sep 2019

Still plenty of room on the bus!

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

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
21. I am really thinking she is going to be the one for me.
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:31 PM
Sep 2019

She is very impressive.

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

riversedge

(80,812 posts)
4. Thanks so much for the photos. Lovely to see.
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:30 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Fiendish Thingy

(23,240 posts)
5. Wow! Indeed ; haven't seen any posts about Biden's crowds, just polls nt
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:34 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

zentrum

(9,870 posts)
6. Thank you so much for posting these.
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 09:44 PM
Sep 2019

She gave me chills. Hit every nail on the head about how corruption is destroying every pillar of our Democracy.

It's a 5-alarm fire.

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

Politicub

(12,328 posts)
7. That's so awesome
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:01 PM
Sep 2019

She was the sleeper candidate and her star just keeps rising.

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

tblue37

(68,436 posts)
11. The more voters see of her, the better they like her. nt
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:14 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

njhoneybadger

(3,911 posts)
8. Good for her
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:12 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

AlexSFCA

(6,319 posts)
9. If only Sanders would drop out and campaign for her
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:12 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Mars and Minerva

(369 posts)
12. That will never happen! nt
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:24 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tblue37

(68,436 posts)
10. Whoo hoo! nt
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:13 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BeyondGeography

(41,101 posts)
13. Some more images
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:27 PM
Sep 2019






Thanks for the thread, bigtree.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

DrFunkenstein

(8,906 posts)
14. Wow! One of the Best Speeches I've Heard In a Long, Long Time
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:36 PM
Sep 2019

A lot of political speeches are basically the same stuff, but this speech was literally astonishing.

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

Baked Potato

(7,733 posts)
15. I love seeing so many excited and genuine Americans
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:37 PM
Sep 2019

This is what republicans are so envious of.

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

AllaN01Bear

(29,498 posts)
16. ohm myyyyyyy.!
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:38 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

NYC Democrat

(297 posts)
17. Just got back from this event.
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:56 PM
Sep 2019

Most hopeful and inspired iv felt in a while, energy was nuts, huge crowd. Waited 2 hours to get a picture with Sen.Warren it was great.

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

BigmanPigman

(55,155 posts)
30. I'm jealous...
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 01:14 AM
Sep 2019

that you got to go to one of my favorite places to hang out and you met Warren.

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

Bradshaw3

(7,964 posts)
31. I'm jealous too
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 01:41 AM
Sep 2019

Hopefully I'll get to see her in person soon.

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

Eric J in MN

(35,639 posts)
34. Would you estimate she did selfies for 2 hours
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 03:33 AM
Sep 2019

...or for even a third hour after you got yours?

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

Scalded Nun

(1,691 posts)
18. Absolutely Wonderful!
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:18 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

kyburbonkid

(263 posts)
19. I'm still Undecided ... But leaning her way
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:29 PM
Sep 2019

Lots of good POVs to think about... But she is a very very good thoughtful speaker. If we can convince the Business/Wallstreet world she's better medicine (more profitable) than Trump, She can walk right into the WH.

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

bullwinkle428

(20,662 posts)
20. A crowd of 20K in NYC for Trump would involve them carrying torches and pitchforks!
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:31 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
23. So true. And babyTrump balloons and TrumpRat balloons. nt
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:44 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SunSeeker

(58,283 posts)
24. K & R
Mon Sep 16, 2019, 11:50 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Starry Messenger

(32,381 posts)
25. Just around the corner from the Triangle Shirtwaist Building
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 12:20 AM
Sep 2019

Her referencing Francis Perkins was spot on, as it was the fire at that building that influenced her pro-worker policies

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

Heartstrings

(7,349 posts)
26. My daughter was there!
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 12:21 AM
Sep 2019

She's an Elizabeth Warren supporter so was excited to actually hear her speak!

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

napi21

(45,806 posts)
27. I'm still a Biden supporter, & I wanted Warren to be his VP choice. However,
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 12:29 AM
Sep 2019

I feel an attraction to Warren as potus too. We'll see. in my mind 2020 is still a long way away.

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

torius

(1,652 posts)
28. I was lucky enough to be there tonight
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 12:35 AM
Sep 2019

She was great! Excellent speaker and communicator. If only my pics had come out as well as the ones you posted!

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

kag

(4,197 posts)
32. I'm jealous.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 02:31 AM
Sep 2019

I'd love to see her in person. She's exciting.

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

cilla4progress

(26,525 posts)
29. Psyched!
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 01:01 AM
Sep 2019

My candidate!

She's got the mojo!

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

Kind of Blue

(8,709 posts)
33. +1000! My Gawd, this is beautiful.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 02:43 AM
Sep 2019

Thank you for posting, bigtree!

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

LittleGirl

(8,999 posts)
35. Happy to see so many
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 04:05 AM
Sep 2019

that root for her like I do. I will have to find the speech so I can listen. Thanks for sharing.

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

sagesnow

(2,887 posts)
36. Excellent speech.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 04:13 AM
Sep 2019

Thanks for posting.

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

Hermit-The-Prog

(36,631 posts)
37. Voters are more ready for change than the pundits.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 07:02 AM
Sep 2019

People are sending an SOS; they don't want the s.o.s.

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

Joe941

(2,848 posts)
38. This is impressive. Clinton never had anything like this...
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 07:27 AM
Sep 2019

This is the counter to tRump rallies!

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
40. Actually she did. You may be confusing a "rally" with some of the more intimate listening sessions
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 08:11 AM
Sep 2019

and town hall style gatherings that HRC held in response to the critique that the huge venues she filled in 2008 made her look like she "was being coronated."

But yes, when HRC held a rally, people really did turn out in numbers like the photo in the OP.






“Today, today, you proved once again, there’s no place like home,” she told a jubilant crowd of more than 2,500 at the Sheraton New York hotel in Midtown after taking the stage to the song “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys and Jay Z.

And more importantly, people rallied for her at the polls, where the crowd size really counts.

I think that Liz will be as successful in smaller gatherings, because like Hillary, she is truly an empathetic person, with a great deal of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. That's why her peers respect her so much and she has such influence with them. Some politicians are only really comfortable yelling and declaiming from a podium out into the vast sea of people the nearest of which are 25 feet away.


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

MrsCoffee

(5,825 posts)
47. What?
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 10:51 AM
Sep 2019

Revisionist history.


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

NNadir

(38,049 posts)
39. Impressive, but we had big crowds for Howard Dean.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 08:05 AM
Sep 2019

I saw the crowd in Philadelphia and thought it had to be a slam dunk.

I have high hopes for Ms. Warren but it's a long way from here to there.

Just a word of caution and sobriety.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
43. I think that her actions afterward, where she stayed and talked to every single person
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 09:39 AM
Sep 2019

makes her different than the yelling podium pounders that often draw big angry crowds.

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

NNadir

(38,049 posts)
45. I think Dr. Dean was unjustly eviscerated for pounding but...
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 09:52 AM
Sep 2019

...yes hopefully you're right.

The media can make a big deal out of anything except, apparently, bragging about molesting women.

I often object to claiming that candidates are the same as candidates who went before, but seem to have done that to which I object.

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

Pacifist Patriot

(25,212 posts)
41. I'm Undecided, but leaning heavily towards Warren.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 08:25 AM
Sep 2019

If the primary were today, I'd have a difficult time choosing amongst four particular candidates. But something's nagging at me that I'd probably end up casting my vote for her.

I try not to make a decision until January of election year so I'm probably Undecided out of habit.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
42. Like Hillary, she stayed to the very end, and talked to every single person.
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 09:37 AM
Sep 2019

That's the kind of genuine warmth this nation is going to need after DT.

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

MoonRiver

(36,975 posts)
44. Wow, congrats Elizabeth!
Tue Sep 17, 2019, 09:41 AM
Sep 2019

You got it going on!

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