Democratic Primaries
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To tell the truth, I am relieved. Beto is too pure, too idealistic to be a candidate. He can do more good for this country as a civil rights leader. He has a very promising future ahead of him. Carry the dream, Beto! I have faith in you!
Oh, and you will note that I am now an Elizabeth Warren supporter. Let's hear it for the next POTUS, Warren!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)Separation of Church and State please.
And... no he is no saint.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(94,520 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,326 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
TexasTowelie
(112,160 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
brooklynite
(94,520 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)Just struck me as counter to the image Beto was seeking to portray.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
hughee99
(16,113 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
aikoaiko
(34,169 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Assuming this is tongue in cheek.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TexasTowelie
(112,160 posts)that you are bothered by it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Wow, youre really taking this hard, arent you?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TexasTowelie
(112,160 posts)However, I will remember all of the people here that did everything possible to tear down Beto.
You certainly took it hard whenever Beto received any praise and were one of the first people to jump on those threads to indicate your disapproval.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I found his history of trying to tear down a poor Latino neighborhood to build a Walmart a disqualifier for me.
Interestingly enough, Ive disagreed with supporters of other candidates, but only Beto supporters seemed to go personal.
Two I remember in particular, both no longer members here, who attacked anyone who dared to say anything about Beto they didnt like. Others were attacked worse than me, for less.
I think I said he was nothing like Bobby Kennedy. I still say that. But not sure why his supporters take that so personally.
And here you are. I never said anything bad about him except to ask how anyone could support him with that Walmart debacle in his background.
I didnt have to tear him down. I knew what was going to happen, and it did.
Sorry youre taking it so hard. I dont invest that much emotion into any candidate. But, thats just me.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TexasTowelie
(112,160 posts)Where have you been? I've seen supporters for the other candidates go personal and I was the recipient of some of those attacks. Selective memory, perhaps?
BTW, I don't believe the financial plans that Warren has made for her wish list of goodies will ever be accepted by voters. Trillions of dollars in tax increases that will never be passed by Congress. Without the money her plans will go nowhere. Since that is the case and since I do not view Warren as a viable candidate in the Rust Belt states, at least I know that I shouldn't invest any emotion into her candidacy if she becomes the nominee.
The way I look at it, the Democrats lost 38 electoral votes and as many at ten congressional seats for the next decade. We probably also lost any chance to retake the Texas House which means the districts will get gerrymandered again. There is no joy in Mudville, oops Texas, with Beto exiting the race. However, I don't want or need your pity.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I guess Ive only been attacked by the supporters I mentioned...the ones no longer on this site.
Ive even spoken about Bernie, whom Ive never liked - but his supporters havent gotten personal with me. Sorry others have gotten personal with you, but hey, people often give what they get.
Beto has left the race. Really nothing to be this exercised about. He wasnt going to bring us Texas. And with his recent stance on confiscation, he may have done more harm than good there. But, it really doesnt matter anymore. Nothing to worry about.
As far as Warren, shes the one I chose for my candidate of choice on this forum. But I like Biden, Buttigieg, Harris, Klobuchar, and a couple of others. Perhaps Warren wont be the nominee. Perhaps shell drop out. I sure wont attack another candidate if she does, as you did earlier. Why should I? Ill be happy with whomever we nominate.
Perhaps your life is difficult right now; I dont know. I just cant imagine being that upset over a candidates withdrawal. Hes a rich guy with a nice family. Hes gonna be fine, dont you worry.
Take care now. Hang in there.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tritsofme
(17,377 posts)Hopefully some form of satire that is just over my head?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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peggysue2
(10,828 posts)Beto/St George the dragon-slayer or something like that. Because if not, this is downright creepy.
That being said, it gave me no joy to hear O'Rourke was bowing out. The press did Beto no favors at the beginning and he just wasn't able to recoup from the hits. He made mistakes as well but all candidates make mistakes. For whatever reason, Mayor Pete ate Beto's lunch during those debates.
Still, I think he has a future in the Democratic Party if that's the direction he wants to turn his energy. His turnout in Texas last year was indeed bordering on the miraculous.
But canonization? I don't think so.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I really dont get how some get so emotionally involved with a political candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TexasTowelie
(112,160 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MustLoveBeagles
(11,599 posts)Was this from 2016 or is it more recent?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,828 posts)completely over-the-top. There are few if any saints walking among us. None I'd say moving within political circles. Including St. Bernard. None.
And that's quite all right with me! LOL.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MustLoveBeagles
(11,599 posts)Beto isn't' a saint but he is a good person. And the sword in his hand looks so wrong. Still, this is harmless and I don't understand what the big deal is.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mopar151
(9,983 posts)Cabinet position! VP? Sec of Education?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Well done!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided