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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:11 PM Mar 2020

"Buttigieg unwilling to be reason Sanders is able to get "insurmountable" delegate lead"



Jim Sciutto ✔@jimsciutto

—>> Buttigieg unwilling to be reason Sanders is able to get “insurmountable” delegate lead on Super Tuesday, CNN reporting.

7:09 PM - Mar 1, 2020

That sound you hear is a Midwestern Mayor throwing himself on his sword.

More:


Geoff Bennett ✔@GeoffRBennett

Representatives of both the Buttigieg and Biden campaigns have been in discussions about consolidating support around the former vice president, sources tell @craigmelvin and @mikememoli. However, both sides are downplaying expectations of an endorsement tonight.

7:25 PM - Mar 1, 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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"Buttigieg unwilling to be reason Sanders is able to get "insurmountable" delegate lead" (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 OP
Wise decision, and well-appreciated. nt Codeine Mar 2020 #1
Abby Phillip seems to be right on top of this, see: George II Mar 2020 #2
Absolutely the future of the party, right there. bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #3
He's ensuring he is part of the establishment in the future. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #4
Pete has a lot of integrity, as his service to the country demonstrates still_one Mar 2020 #5
I hope he encourages his voters to support Biden. Some might still vote for him but helpisontheway Mar 2020 #6
Biden will reward him and set him up for a future run. Biden needs a POC and/or female for VP hlthe2b Mar 2020 #7
I saw someone suggest U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #46
A true Democrat. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #8
It's the sound of a patriot putting his country before his ego. beastie boy Mar 2020 #9
Awww.. I like the way you put that, beastie Cha Mar 2020 #31
No you're not. ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #57
What.. you telling me how I feel? Cha Mar 2020 #66
No, he is trolling you. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #72
Yeah, he did.. Cha Mar 2020 #74
You won't have to worry about that person for awhile. William769 Mar 2020 #88
Sigh.. Cha Mar 2020 #89
Well said, completely agree. c-rational Mar 2020 #39
That is so true. I admire him all the more for it. n/t Chemisse Mar 2020 #40
Well and succintly said. 3catwoman3 Mar 2020 #42
That's Pete, absolutely right. Country before ego, always. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2020 #47
Dang skippy Kerrycrat Mar 2020 #65
+ 1,000,000 greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #77
Probably the smartest person that was running DrToast Mar 2020 #10
Agree Cha Mar 2020 #32
Love you Pete. I'll be watching Kerrycrat Mar 2020 #11
I have one of those t-shirts, too. murielm99 Mar 2020 #43
I agree. brer cat Mar 2020 #69
Taking one for the team! Mme. Defarge Mar 2020 #12
Yes! Cha Mar 2020 #33
If he endorses Biden Kerrycrat Mar 2020 #63
Well, there's half of the deal. I guess we'll see what the other half is later. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2020 #13
maybe he'll use his sword to defend the honorable democratic party and its platform/values from msongs Mar 2020 #14
Someone is angling for an establishment job... polichick Mar 2020 #15
gee like being nominee of a political party is NOT establishment lolololol nt msongs Mar 2020 #16
Just watch to see what Pete ends up with... polichick Mar 2020 #18
Saving America from Sanders looks good on any Democrats resume. William769 Mar 2020 #20
woot woot Celerity Mar 2020 #21
More establishment will lead to more Trumps... polichick Mar 2020 #22
That's not how the world works. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #29
The New Deal is an example of a paradigm shift... polichick Mar 2020 #34
You are so correct. Jim_S Mar 2020 #44
Incremental Won't Work Fighting Coronavirus McKim Mar 2020 #41
+1000000 ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #55
The only shift Sander will help with is the shift from Trump losing into wining a second term... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #49
+++ brer cat Mar 2020 #73
Pete would be a good one to have in any administration. showblue22 Mar 2020 #25
True - and he has every right to leverage his position. polichick Mar 2020 #26
Indeed. Bernie did in 2016. showblue22 Mar 2020 #27
They're all politicians - not saviors. polichick Mar 2020 #28
It is encouraging to see a Sanders supporter say that. musicblind Mar 2020 #37
I hope he does get a job with national profile. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #84
Maybe they will help him become a senator for a state Eko Mar 2020 #17
More likely a DNC or admin. spot - Pete will play this well. polichick Mar 2020 #19
I highly doubt that is something Pete would want. musicblind Mar 2020 #38
LOL Skittles Mar 2020 #36
Haha, you think? ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #54
Uninformed on 2 levels grantcart Mar 2020 #61
Please make this into an OP. nt Skidmore Mar 2020 #71
Second that. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #79
Great post Gothmog Mar 2020 #82
Excellent informative post which really deserves its own OP still_one Mar 2020 #83
This deserves to be an OP... I am ALSO SO TIRED of the "BernieFDR" nonsense. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #85
This should be an OP!!! ehrnst Mar 2020 #86
Sanders has been part of the establishment for 30 years now... AkFemDem Mar 2020 #80
Pete Buttigieg & Joe Biden have exchanged voicemails about consolidating support Gothmog Mar 2020 #23
I would think Pete would be wise to not endorse anyone. Steelrolled Mar 2020 #24
Disagree. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #30
You are for Bloomberg so of course you say this...he should endorse Biden ASAP for the good of the Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #50
outstanding Skittles Mar 2020 #35
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg is smart as hell. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #45
A President Sanders would not be friendly to the likes of McKinsey ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #56
Collusion to stop Sanders. ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #48
Someone has to save the country from what would be ruin if we lose the general and Trump Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #51
Joe "Ukraine" Biden. That's the Republican talking point. They and Russia would easily weaponize it. ArtTownsend Mar 2020 #53
NO FEAR, ART.. NO FEAR Cha Mar 2020 #75
Russia is supporting Trump and Sanders. ehrnst Mar 2020 #87
Collusion implies illegality or cheating. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #58
Indeed Kerrycrat Mar 2020 #64
What I don't get is the hand wringing like this is something unusual and underhanded. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #70
Tell me about it!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #62
I believe you mean... Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #68
Pete's a Hero and a True Patriot! Cha Mar 2020 #76
Pete is putting Country before Ego.. he Won Iowa. Cha Mar 2020 #78
Good. Hope it works. AkFemDem Mar 2020 #81
K&R liberal N proud Mar 2020 #52
Mucho respect to Pete. Give him a good job. !!! LizBeth Mar 2020 #59
nice work, Mayor Pete! subana Mar 2020 #60
Pete's future is in Biden's direction. Not Bernie's. I loke Mayor Pete Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #67
 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
1. Wise decision, and well-appreciated. nt
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:12 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

bearsfootball516

(6,369 posts)
3. Absolutely the future of the party, right there.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:13 PM
Mar 2020

His time will come. He was just a little bit too green this time.

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

LaurenOlimina

(1,165 posts)
4. He's ensuring he is part of the establishment in the future.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:13 PM
Mar 2020

This campaign has made him a major Democratic figure.

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

still_one

(91,937 posts)
5. Pete has a lot of integrity, as his service to the country demonstrates
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

helpisontheway

(5,004 posts)
6. I hope he encourages his voters to support Biden. Some might still vote for him but
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

I hope not. Biden is much closer to Pete’s ideas than the MFA and free everything party of Bernie.

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

hlthe2b

(101,701 posts)
7. Biden will reward him and set him up for a future run. Biden needs a POC and/or female for VP
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020

imo, but a cabinet position?

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

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
46. I saw someone suggest U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:04 PM
Mar 2020

which would not only be an awesome job, where Pete could use his language skills, but it also could be a stepping stone to Secretary of State, which in turn could be a stepping stone to...the Presidency!

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

sheshe2

(83,319 posts)
8. A true Democrat.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020

Stands for all the people.

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

beastie boy

(9,056 posts)
9. It's the sound of a patriot putting his country before his ego.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,899 posts)
31. Awww.. I like the way you put that, beastie
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:06 PM
Mar 2020

I was already crying at how honorable Pete is.

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

Cha

(295,899 posts)
66. What.. you telling me how I feel?
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 01:46 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MrsCoffee

(5,801 posts)
72. No, he is trolling you.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:18 AM
Mar 2020

Poorly.

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

Cha

(295,899 posts)
74. Yeah, he did..
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:19 AM
Mar 2020

Mahalo, MrsCoffee..

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

William769

(55,124 posts)
88. You won't have to worry about that person for awhile.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 06:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

c-rational

(2,581 posts)
39. Well said, completely agree.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:28 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
40. That is so true. I admire him all the more for it. n/t
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:30 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

3catwoman3

(23,812 posts)
42. Well and succintly said.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:42 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,296 posts)
47. That's Pete, absolutely right. Country before ego, always. n/t
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kerrycrat

(159 posts)
65. Dang skippy
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:44 PM
Mar 2020

I’m hoping he lands on his feet

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

DrToast

(6,414 posts)
10. Probably the smartest person that was running
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

He knows what's up.

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

Kerrycrat

(159 posts)
11. Love you Pete. I'll be watching
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

And will proudly wear the T-shirt I bought that I was hoping would not be a “souvenir”

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

murielm99

(30,655 posts)
43. I have one of those t-shirts, too.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:47 PM
Mar 2020

I will continue to wear it.

Mayor Pete will be back in some capacity. He is the future of the Democratic party.

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

brer cat

(24,401 posts)
69. I agree.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:16 AM
Mar 2020

I didn't know anything about him when the campaign started, but I have been wowed by him. No doubt he has a great future.

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

Mme. Defarge

(7,981 posts)
12. Taking one for the team!
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

Kerrycrat

(159 posts)
63. If he endorses Biden
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:39 PM
Mar 2020

I will follow suit.

Because then that will be two of my favorite Dems will have endorsed him

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

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,145 posts)
13. Well, there's half of the deal. I guess we'll see what the other half is later.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

msongs

(67,193 posts)
14. maybe he'll use his sword to defend the honorable democratic party and its platform/values from
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020

those who would destroy it

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

polichick

(37,152 posts)
15. Someone is angling for an establishment job...
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

Just might work.

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

msongs

(67,193 posts)
16. gee like being nominee of a political party is NOT establishment lolololol nt
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

polichick

(37,152 posts)
18. Just watch to see what Pete ends up with...
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

He gets that his power is in this moment before STues.

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

William769

(55,124 posts)
20. Saving America from Sanders looks good on any Democrats resume.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:41 PM
Mar 2020

Have a fabulous establishment day!

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

polichick

(37,152 posts)
22. More establishment will lead to more Trumps...
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:44 PM
Mar 2020

We are wayyyyyyy overdue for a paradigm shift.

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

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
29. That's not how the world works.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:01 PM
Mar 2020

Short of an actual revolution (and not just the concept of one) or extenuating circumstances like a world war or a political assassination, progress in politics is almost always incremental. That's why a lot of people don't buy into the "revolution" talk.

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

polichick

(37,152 posts)
34. The New Deal is an example of a paradigm shift...
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:12 PM
Mar 2020

If corporate Dems protect the status quo at the continued expense of the people more Trumps will follow.

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

Jim_S

(58 posts)
44. You are so correct.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:53 PM
Mar 2020

What I find intriguing is all the support for those who don't want to think of bigger and better things. If we can be honest about a few things, one of the takeaways of the early Obama administration is he was, often, approaching the bargaining table after already having negotiated away (with himself) his original position or desired result. It did not serve us well. There are great people in this race that are asking for a lot--much of which will not get done real soon. Does that mean you can't ask for things that every other civilized country on the planet has? Is that so 'out there'? Let us not forget that the early support for the 'puss-filled orange anal boil' was based on much of what we all want. The anal boil was stealing our lines--the thing is, we knew he was full of sh*t but his magot hat-wearing base just wanted to 'blow things up'. They did now care if he broke the government--they were down with it.

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

McKim

(2,412 posts)
41. Incremental Won't Work Fighting Coronavirus
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:40 PM
Mar 2020

Incremental won’t work fighting Coronavirus. We need a leader who will quickly restore th CDC and who will insist on health care for all.

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
49. The only shift Sander will help with is the shift from Trump losing into wining a second term...
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:07 PM
Mar 2020

He should not be our nominee.

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

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
25. Pete would be a good one to have in any administration.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:53 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

polichick

(37,152 posts)
26. True - and he has every right to leverage his position.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:54 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
27. Indeed. Bernie did in 2016.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:56 PM
Mar 2020

He had a lot of leverage when it came to rule changes.

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

polichick

(37,152 posts)
28. They're all politicians - not saviors.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:58 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

musicblind

(4,484 posts)
37. It is encouraging to see a Sanders supporter say that.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:15 PM
Mar 2020

Thank you for RATIONALLY supporting him and his issues. Sanders himself is a good man.

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

Happy Hoosier

(7,068 posts)
84. I hope he does get a job with national profile.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:11 AM
Mar 2020

He's a great leader and Indiana is a tough place for a rising Democratic star.

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

Eko

(7,170 posts)
17. Maybe they will help him become a senator for a state
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

for 13 years,, perhaps a state like Vermont.

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

polichick

(37,152 posts)
19. More likely a DNC or admin. spot - Pete will play this well.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

musicblind

(4,484 posts)
38. I highly doubt that is something Pete would want.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:18 PM
Mar 2020

I think he'd more likely want to be in an administration (Cabinet or VP) or to hold another office like Governor or Senator.

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

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
36. LOL
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:10 PM
Mar 2020

you don't seem to recognize a real opportunist

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

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
61. Uninformed on 2 levels
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:34 PM
Mar 2020

1) coalition building is THE essential skill that a party nominee and President must have.

The fact that you disparage Mayor Pete only magnifies how bad Sanders is at it and how uniformed his supporters are when it comes to Presidential history.

2) Down thread you mistakenly appropriate FDR as a paradigm for Sanders. How ignorant of basic history can you be?

The Roosevelt family was the 5th largest land owner of Manhattan and held great wealth from the 1840s.

FDR ran on a balanced budget lol. The New Deal was filled with temporary measures (like the CCC) not long term structural changes.

The most enduring remnant of the New Deal, Social Security, is not a socialist plan but one that is self funded by workers and employers not the federal budget.

FDR gave manufacturers massive war time contracts with lucrative cost plus profits which will recapitalizing American companies. FDR is primarily responsible for the rebirth of American Capitalism. He could have tied those contracts to an equity position in those companies but he didn't, he was the ultimate capitalist.

He, unlike the leader of your cult, was a master coalition builder changing Vice Presidents to reshuffle the coalition. Between Garner and Truman ( from the right wing of the party) he pulls in Wallace, a socialist, and then gets rid of him because he doesn't like Socialists.

The irony is that Henry Wallace was the kind of intelligent gifted effective socialist that you mistaken believe that Sanders is

During his last campaign FDR knew that his health is failing and drops the well accomplished Wallace and puts the conservative Truman on because he doesn't want a leftist to follow him.

Summary of things you have clearly shown you don't understand in this thread

1) coalition building is an important skill for the party's nominee.
2) Butigege's endorsement of Biden us a self less act not a selfish one.
3) FDR was
a) not a socialist
B) manipulated the left wing of the party and handed the legacy to Truman who was Wallace's main political enemy
C) enacted reforms that rebuilt Capitalism
D) was from the pre eminent richest family to ever occupy the WH
E) clearly believed in weaving together the broadest coalition and would have despised the go it alone, " I am not a Democrat" Sanders.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
71. Please make this into an OP. nt
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:17 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(91,937 posts)
83. Excellent informative post which really deserves its own OP
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:01 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
85. This deserves to be an OP... I am ALSO SO TIRED of the "BernieFDR" nonsense.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:32 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
86. This should be an OP!!!
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 06:00 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

AkFemDem

(1,795 posts)
80. Sanders has been part of the establishment for 30 years now...
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:36 AM
Mar 2020

I really don’t think any of Bernie’s supporters have a leg to stand on when critiquing an actual new comer and outsider as “establishment” 🙄

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

Gothmog

(143,998 posts)
23. Pete Buttigieg & Joe Biden have exchanged voicemails about consolidating support
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:47 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
24. I would think Pete would be wise to not endorse anyone.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:49 PM
Mar 2020

It does him no good, thinking of his future, to endorse anyone. If I were him, I would release his small number of delegates to makes free votes.

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

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
30. Disagree.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:02 PM
Mar 2020

If he endorses the person who becomes the next President of the United States, it will look uniformly positive.

It's a calculated risk, but one that really has no downside. If he's right, he's on the winning team. If he's wrong, he endorsed a candidate respected by the vast majority of the party.

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
50. You are for Bloomberg so of course you say this...he should endorse Biden ASAP for the good of the
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:09 PM
Mar 2020

country.

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

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
45. Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg is smart as hell.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:59 PM
Mar 2020

He knows that both when he quits and how he quits have a big impact. So, he obviously asked himself, "If I leave, who do I want to end up winning the nomination?" My guess is that he does not want it to be Senator Bernie Sanders.

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

ArtTownsend

(439 posts)
56. A President Sanders would not be friendly to the likes of McKinsey
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:16 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
51. Someone has to save the country from what would be ruin if we lose the general and Trump
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:11 PM
Mar 2020

gets four more years and maybe the House is lost as well...a general where Sanders is the nominee would be terrible for us...sure he gets my vote, but he loses badly.

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

ArtTownsend

(439 posts)
53. Joe "Ukraine" Biden. That's the Republican talking point. They and Russia would easily weaponize it.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:13 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(295,899 posts)
75. NO FEAR, ART.. NO FEAR
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:21 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
87. Russia is supporting Trump and Sanders.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 06:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
58. Collusion implies illegality or cheating.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:22 PM
Mar 2020

None of that is happening here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Kerrycrat

(159 posts)
64. Indeed
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:41 PM
Mar 2020

Weird word to pull out.

Cooperation. A better word.

And yes they are likely cooperating in their opposition to Sanders.

Which is their right

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Pacifist Patriot

(24,647 posts)
70. What I don't get is the hand wringing like this is something unusual and underhanded.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:17 AM
Mar 2020

This is precisely how party politics work. Hell, politics in general. Coalitions form, shift, and dissolve all the time as part of the mechanisms to get things done. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Klobuchar and Warren know the writing is on the wall, but are staying in for Super Tuesday because they know they could cost Sanders Minnesota and Massachusetts. To frame this as something sordid is just ridiculous.

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InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,110 posts)
62. Tell me about it!!
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:37 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!
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Pacifist Patriot

(24,647 posts)
68. I believe you mean...
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:14 AM
Mar 2020

party politics as usual. This is actually how it works and likely always has. Maybe if Sanders was in a political party he'd understand that?

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Cha

(295,899 posts)
76. Pete's a Hero and a True Patriot!
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:23 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(295,899 posts)
78. Pete is putting Country before Ego.. he Won Iowa.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:26 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
59. Mucho respect to Pete. Give him a good job. !!!
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:28 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

subana

(586 posts)
60. nice work, Mayor Pete!
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 11:31 PM
Mar 2020

When he first entered the race I didn't know much about him but I thought there was no way a married, gay man would be elected President. But over the past months I see now what a great candidate he was! He had some great ideas & arguments. Now I understand why he decided to run for that office, he has some great skills & I'm glad we all got a chance to know him better.

These days it's rare to see a politician who is willing to do more for the country instead of themselves or their campaign! I'm just sorry this one was a democrat & a real democrat, not one who calls himself a democrat every 4 years!

Thank you Mayor Pete for showing us what a real leader looks like!

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Vivienne235729

(3,373 posts)
67. Pete's future is in Biden's direction. Not Bernie's. I loke Mayor Pete
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 01:52 AM
Mar 2020

Just f8ne. But I REALLLLLLY would like to see a female BP pick. Anyone would be fine. Biden/Harris Biden/Adams or Biden/Klobuchar.

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