Democratic Primaries
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)wanted to be part of that money bomb. D)
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
is still a good donation Kahuna7.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(304,152 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(304,152 posts)are.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rzemanfl
(30,217 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FreepFryer
(7,079 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rzemanfl
(30,217 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(95,621 posts)dynamics toward Joe for Super Tuesday
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TwilightZone
(27,560 posts)The convincing win in SC, including perhaps overperforming in areas and demographics that weren't necessarily supposed to be his strengths, seems to have coalesced some support behind him.
It'll be interesting to see how this reflects in the polls, both ST and nationally. The latter doesn't matter much outside of momentum perception, but if he does better than expected on ST, this is a new race. (Not that the "old" race was over, by any stretch.)
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amishman
(5,740 posts)I'm curious if Bloomberg flops tomorrow if he drops quickly, i can't see him staying in as an also-ran spoiler against Biden if it means a Bernie win.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TwilightZone
(27,560 posts)I think he wants to get rid of Trump way more than he wants the nomination, and if Biden looks like the way to do that, I think he'll go that route. Hard to tell, though - he's sending a lot of mixed messages.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
hlthe2b
(105,775 posts)the constant email "cries" for $$ help. I knew things were desperate, but I just couldn't give any more (and was undecided at the time).
This looks very very positive. I hope some of those big donors holding back will now pull out the checkbooks. (yes, I said big donors. Until Citizens United is struck down it is simply a reality if you want to win)
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Shanti Mama
(1,288 posts)I figured his fund raising would be an indicator of his future and wanted to make a statement. I'll vote for the nominee, but...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DownriverDem
(6,567 posts)a Biden/Amy ticket?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Shanti Mama
(1,288 posts)And she's a good choice.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DownriverDem
(6,567 posts)to Biden? We need everyone on deck.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Shanti Mama
(1,288 posts)Yes, I'll vote for Joe.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bucolic_frolic
(46,412 posts)Phrases were thought out beforehand, but his appeal and demeanor was of someone who can get things done. And I think that's important because voters are realizing that Bernie and Liz have policies they like but that stand little chance of passing any Congress, even a very Democratic one. After 3 years of Stable Genius, practicality is very much on voters' minds.
Bernie is kind of painted into a corner. Great ideas, coherent message, popular even, but also edgy with the complaining anger of an insurgent campaign against the party he's running with. Now that the novelty has worn off, the discontent begins to reflect on Bernie himself.
So I see little upside for Bernie. Super Tuesday may be Bernie's to lose, but it's not moving in his direction at the moment.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dware
(14,293 posts)I plan to send another $200.00 today.
It's money well spent.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(304,152 posts)Mahalo, dware.. yes it is!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
I'm going to send his campaign another $500.00 later this week.
I so want Joe to be our nominee and our next President of the United States of America.
President Joe Biden.
That rolls off the tongue so nicely.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lapfog_1
(29,910 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Poeraria
(219 posts)Go Joe!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FailureToCommunicate
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Chicago1980
(1,968 posts)I don' t really care about sentimental reasons, but the dude has run twice before and lost. Why do people suddenly think the third time will be the charm?
It's pretty obvious that age has caught up to him and he's not as sharp as he once was.
I just don't get democrats thinking anymore... too damn old school and lack of vision.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)Got it. I just don't get non-Democrats thinking anymore.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Chicago1980
(1,968 posts)Knowledge and experience isn't exciting nor energizing and doesn't motivate people to vote.
Hillary Clinton had experience and look how that turned out.
Who said I wasn't a Democrat?
You came to that conclusion, that assessment how exactly?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
W_HAMILTON
(8,286 posts)I was pretty damn motivated to vote against Trump in the 2018 midterms -- in addition to myself, I got two others to vote that normally do not and encouraged one other to register and vote for the first time -- and I was VERY motivated to vote for Biden in the primary yesterday, including going out of my way to include someone that doesn't normally vote in primaries in the process and taking them to vote yesterday.
And, given the fact that Biden pulled off the most resounding win yesterday that we've seen so far during this nomination process and has had more people vote for him than anyone else has thus far, I would say people are pretty motivated to vote for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Chicago1980
(1,968 posts)His first primary win... ever.
We're not discussing the midterms, so that's a bit meaningless.
I was speaking for myself, but I'm not the only one who thinks and feels this way.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(304,152 posts)such a Proper Response, W_HAMILTON!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lavenderdiva
(10,726 posts)So knowledge and experience DO and DID count. People do look for that. And vote accordingly. Voting for the exciting or different candidate is what helped Trump. That and more than a little help from Russian interference in the election.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Chicago1980
(1,968 posts)I didn't say experience didn't count, but Hillary was also younger and sharper.
Older people are looking for that... younger people are sick if the older people.
No, voting for exciting and different DIDN'T help Trump and that's a weak assessment. Them not voting in the general, plus Russia, plus the fact that it was the first election after voting rights were gutted contributed to the current situation.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
lavenderdiva
(10,726 posts)Seriously?
IMO you need to think in broader strokes than that, to engage many, many more moderate voters and some left-leaning republicans so that we can win this election. Being a purist may work at another time, but this election is far too important to put on blinders with regard to very idealistic principles. I think most of us here would agree with some of Bernies platform, but the larger populous isnt going to be able to look past his own record and self-described Democratic Socialist label.
I would also say that older voters have a far greater record of actually turning out to vote, no matter the candidate, in any election. Younger voters have a sporadic turnout typically.
If you are saying that you are only going to vote for an exciting candidate, you are going to be sadly disappointed in the long run. I take it that you are a young voter? That is great and I applaud your involvement and wanting to rally behind a candidate that you believe in. Not every good candidate has an exciting demeanor or is a contemporary. Those who are older and have been at the game a long time have hopefully developed strong relationships where it counts: either across the aisle or across nations. We desperately need someone who has those accomplishments right now.
I would hope that if Biden does manage to win the nomination, you would be able to vote for him. Im guessing from your implication about an exciting nominee that you are for Bernie? If so, how do you reconcile his age with your comment about younger people being sick of older people?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)1. Bernie's refusal to gracefully concede so that the party would have an opportunity to heal and come together. He knew exactly how his refusal would affect his followers and her electability.
2. Bernie or busters and their frequent disruptions at HER convention shown on TV and bernie's ever present scowl every time the camera caught his attention.
4. Russia's support of Bernie and Jill Stein to thwart Hillary's chances of winning. Those same jill supporting senior advisers are working for him today.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/17/indictment-russians-also-tried-help-bernie-sanders-jill-stein-presidential-campaigns/348051002/
The final nail in the coffin was the comey letter.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DownriverDem
(6,567 posts)How about the fact that he can win the Center/Left voters we will need in November? We will need those voters to beat trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
uponit7771
(91,317 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amishman
(5,740 posts)Option 1 is very progressive on economic issues, too aggressive in that policy area for many
Option 2 is a billionaire with major conservative skeletons in his closet and character issues
Option 3 is a generally likeable former vice president with a reasonable Democratic platform.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
I'm chipping in this morning!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LostinRed
(844 posts)I wasnt going to but I have to see him beat Trump. And now we can finally stop hearing from the media that sanders is the nominee.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
iluvtennis
(20,685 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
flamingdem
(39,835 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Politicub
(12,277 posts)Its expensive to run a campaign and Biden doesnt have the bottomless wealth of Bloomberg.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
onetexan
(13,755 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
gfwzig
(142 posts)They actually spend the money to win...... not pay off campaign debts..like john kerry did.. I have been waiting to be sure joe has a chance before giving him my second donation this morning.... GO JOE
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Maru Kitteh
(28,899 posts)I was hoping this would happen!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bayard
(23,952 posts)I've been doling out $10-$20 at a time for months, (and a $50 sweatshirt last week). All I could afford.
Holding out highest hopes for tomorrow!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Maru Kitteh
(28,899 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Miles Archer
(18,929 posts)I never counted Joe out. And I'm certainly not going to start now. Go the distance and make that orange anus a one term "president."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hekate
(94,107 posts)Go Joe!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden