Democratic Primaries

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts) Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:28 PM Apr 2019

So...are you guys ready to donate on Day 1, when Joe officially announces?

I am beyond excited! I can’t wait to do my small part towards evicting the current White House occupant...

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

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So...are you guys ready to donate on Day 1, when Joe officially announces? (Original Post) Skya Rhen Apr 2019 OP

Nope. Don't want him. Don't want Bernie, don't want Warren leftofcool Apr 2019 #1

Obama "took over" 10 years ago. He wasn't young enough for you? oasis Apr 2019 #6

So what? BlueStater Apr 2019 #11

The poster you're taking up for thinks Elizabeth Warren is too old. oasis Apr 2019 #14

I didn't mention Warren. BlueStater Apr 2019 #20

He tagged Warren as too old. What's your cutoff age for presidents? oasis Apr 2019 #21

I don't care what he said. I'm talking about my opinion. BlueStater Apr 2019 #22

"Too old" for what? Exactly? Winston Churchill was active oasis Apr 2019 #24

Don't get the ageism of some people. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #26

Good thing the Dalai Lama, 83, doesn't read DU. oasis Apr 2019 #28

LMFAO!! Okay, you get a donut for funniest post of the day!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #29

Thanks and a tip o' the hat to you. oasis Apr 2019 #33

And I know NO ONE is hinting that RBG, at a youthful 86, namahage Apr 2019 #37

RBG: Heart still ticking , mind still clicking. nt oasis Apr 2019 #38

Well, first of all, some people actually have. BlueStater Apr 2019 #43

Oh, spare me that ageism crap. BlueStater Apr 2019 #42

How young is too young?! democratisphere Apr 2019 #35

Just because you're old doesn't mean you have wisdom. BlueStater Apr 2019 #44

Youth has no record. We can't take a chance on an unknown democratisphere Apr 2019 #46

Zero chance of that... or of his getting my primary vote. If Joe somehow managed InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #2

Yes. W_HAMILTON Apr 2019 #3

lol shanny Apr 2019 #49

..... Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #4

Joe Biden 2020 ! stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #5

Answer: no brooklynite Apr 2019 #7

no patricia92243 Apr 2019 #8

I'll have a DU ActBlue link you can use ready to go for donations to Joe Omaha Steve Apr 2019 #9

There are so many flavors to choose from ... and sadly, so many choose to be bitter n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #10

He's just about my last choice, so no. n/t BlueStater Apr 2019 #12

I'm for Inslee/Harris or Harris/Buttigieg. Let's get "young". trickyguy Apr 2019 #13

Inslee? Young? Maybe for AARP members n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #15

We are in the same boat... VarryOn Apr 2019 #17

Mine too... indeed, Joe's comes in dead last. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #32

Yep LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #16

I'll certainly continue to donate to the candidates I support. Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #18

Yup, just waiting . . . peggysue2 Apr 2019 #19

Joe is good, but the age thing bothers me. Should have run in 2016. Irishxs Apr 2019 #23

Can't blame Joe for sittin out 2016, given the circumstances with the death of his son... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #31

Sorry I want a younger candidate. comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #25

Don't care about Joe's age... just want a more progressive candidate. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #30

As a man in my 70s I prefer someone younger than 60. comradebillyboy Apr 2019 #34

I'm saving all my $$$ until we get a Democratic nominee. Laffy Kat Apr 2019 #27

I have a candidate. CentralMass Apr 2019 #36

Yep! quickesst Apr 2019 #39

I'll donate, to his campaign, more than I ever have to anyone. demosincebirth Apr 2019 #40

I plan to donate Pachamama Apr 2019 #41

.... handmade34 Apr 2019 #45

Yes. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #47

No more Iraq invasion supporters for me RandiFan1290 Apr 2019 #48

Kick! Cha Apr 2019 #50

Nope.. doompatrol39 Apr 2019 #51

ummm....nope. shanny Apr 2019 #52

I'm ready nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #53

The most a person can donate! artislife Apr 2019 #54

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)

1. Nope. Don't want him. Don't want Bernie, don't want Warren

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:30 PM

Apr 2019

Time for younger people to take over.

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

6. Obama "took over" 10 years ago. He wasn't young enough for you?

Reply to leftofcool (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:49 PM

Apr 2019

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

11. So what?

Reply to oasis (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:35 PM

Apr 2019

The trend has shifted back to old since his presidency. Hillary was a reasonable 69, but Biden and Sanders are almost 80 for shit's sake. How old is too old?

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

14. The poster you're taking up for thinks Elizabeth Warren is too old.

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #11)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:51 PM

Apr 2019

Maybe you should rethink your support for Gov.Inslee since he's also 68 years of age.

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

20. I didn't mention Warren.

Reply to oasis (Reply #14)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 11:45 PM

Apr 2019

I said Biden and Sanders.

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

21. He tagged Warren as too old. What's your cutoff age for presidents?

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #20)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 11:58 PM

Apr 2019

Btw, you gave Hillary at 69, a pass. She'd be only good for one term, I'm guessing.

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

22. I don't care what he said. I'm talking about my opinion.

Reply to oasis (Reply #21)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:03 AM

Apr 2019

If they become an octogenarian while in office, they're too old. I thought I made that pretty clear.

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

24. "Too old" for what? Exactly? Winston Churchill was active

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #22)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:17 AM

Apr 2019

in politics until age 89. Rep. John Dingell, age 88. Warren Buffett still going Stong at 88, Rupert Murdoch 88.

Does every person's mind suddenly turn to mush when they reach 80?

When Biden becomes president, he will be surrounded by countless advisors and assistants. They will keep track of his monthly, weekly and daily schedule. Biden has a long history in congress and the Executive Branch on which to draw. That is a giant plus. Don't look now, but one only reaches such a level of experience by growing into it. By wisdom and age. Biden has both.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

26. Don't get the ageism of some people.

Reply to oasis (Reply #24)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:31 AM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

28. Good thing the Dalai Lama, 83, doesn't read DU.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #26)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:43 AM

Apr 2019

He may get the idea he's "too old" to know shit.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

29. LMFAO!! Okay, you get a donut for funniest post of the day!!

Reply to oasis (Reply #28)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:45 AM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

33. Thanks and a tip o' the hat to you.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #29)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:55 AM

Apr 2019

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

namahage

(1,157 posts)

37. And I know NO ONE is hinting that RBG, at a youthful 86,

Reply to oasis (Reply #28)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:16 AM

Apr 2019

is "too old" to continue on the SCOTUS...

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

oasis

(49,376 posts)

38. RBG: Heart still ticking , mind still clicking. nt

Reply to namahage (Reply #37)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:43 AM

Apr 2019

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

43. Well, first of all, some people actually have.

Reply to namahage (Reply #37)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 03:36 AM

Apr 2019

There's been concerns about her health for the last couple of years and not just among asshole right-wingers who want her to die so that they can get another scumbag on the Court.

Secondly, a world of difference between being a SC justice and running an entire country. And it's not without precedent to have justices in their 80s. In many cases, they're actually on the bench until they die rather than retire.

We've NEVER had an 80 year old president before and for good reason. And I find the idea of him serving only one term to be completely unappealing. I want to vote for somebody who can conceivably serve eight years, not just some lame duck seat-warmer.

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

42. Oh, spare me that ageism crap.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #26)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 03:26 AM

Apr 2019

Biden's generation is being treated so unfairly! They've only been controlling Washington for like 30 goddamn years and have had almost consistent control of the White House since 1993. Isn't the current Congress like the oldest in history?

Yeah, they've really had it rough. Poor them.

And, geez, my candidate is 68 himself and would be the third oldest president ever if he won.

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

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

35. How young is too young?!

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #11)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:13 AM

Apr 2019

For experience and wisdom's sake!

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

44. Just because you're old doesn't mean you have wisdom.

Reply to democratisphere (Reply #35)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 03:39 AM

Apr 2019

Personally, I find Biden's tendency to do the right thing to be pretty hit and miss based on his record.

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

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

46. Youth has no record. We can't take a chance on an unknown

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #44)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 05:06 AM

Apr 2019

specially in these times.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

2. Zero chance of that... or of his getting my primary vote. If Joe somehow managed

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:32 PM

Apr 2019

to win the primary, it's vote blue, no matter who... of course, that includes Joe.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

W_HAMILTON

(7,862 posts)

3. Yes.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:37 PM

Apr 2019

Not necessarily because Biden is my first choice, but since one candidate's supporters decided that first day donations are some sort of flex on all the other candidates, I'll be donating to Biden for just that very reason.

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

shanny

(6,709 posts)

49. lol

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 07:30 AM

Apr 2019

I'm sure enough big money boyz will chip in to provide bragging rights.

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

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)

4. .....

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:38 PM

Apr 2019

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

stonecutter357

(12,695 posts)

5. Joe Biden 2020 !

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:39 PM

Apr 2019

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

brooklynite

(94,503 posts)

7. Answer: no

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:52 PM

Apr 2019

Biden won't have a problem raising money, and he won't be looking for small dollar contributions.

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

patricia92243

(12,595 posts)

8. no

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 08:57 PM

Apr 2019

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

Omaha Steve

(99,593 posts)

9. I'll have a DU ActBlue link you can use ready to go for donations to Joe

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:11 PM

Apr 2019

Remember that.

OS

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

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)

10. There are so many flavors to choose from ... and sadly, so many choose to be bitter n/t

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:33 PM

Apr 2019

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

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

12. He's just about my last choice, so no. n/t

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:36 PM

Apr 2019

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

trickyguy

(769 posts)

13. I'm for Inslee/Harris or Harris/Buttigieg. Let's get "young".

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #12)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:40 PM

Apr 2019

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

SFnomad

(3,473 posts)

15. Inslee? Young? Maybe for AARP members n/t

Reply to trickyguy (Reply #13)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:58 PM

Apr 2019

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

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)

17. We are in the same boat...

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #12)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 10:02 PM

Apr 2019

Initially, he was my guy. Over time, I've grown weary of "I may run; I may not run."

I think he's a good guy, and I could get on board, but not at this point.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

32. Mine too... indeed, Joe's comes in dead last.

Reply to BlueStater (Reply #12)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:54 AM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

LongtimeAZDem

(4,494 posts)

16. Yep

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 10:01 PM

Apr 2019

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

Nanjeanne

(4,950 posts)

18. I'll certainly continue to donate to the candidates I support.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 10:25 PM

Apr 2019

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

peggysue2

(10,828 posts)

19. Yup, just waiting . . .

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 11:19 PM

Apr 2019

For the Wednesday kickoff.

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

Irishxs

(622 posts)

23. Joe is good, but the age thing bothers me. Should have run in 2016.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:08 AM

Apr 2019

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

31. Can't blame Joe for sittin out 2016, given the circumstances with the death of his son...

Reply to Irishxs (Reply #23)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:52 AM

Apr 2019

which is yet another good reason - aside from plain "old" ageism - NOT to hold Joe's age against him.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

comradebillyboy

(10,143 posts)

25. Sorry I want a younger candidate.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:18 AM

Apr 2019

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

30. Don't care about Joe's age... just want a more progressive candidate.

Reply to comradebillyboy (Reply #25)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:48 AM

Apr 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

comradebillyboy

(10,143 posts)

34. As a man in my 70s I prefer someone younger than 60.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #30)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:02 AM

Apr 2019

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

Laffy Kat

(16,377 posts)

27. I'm saving all my $$$ until we get a Democratic nominee.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 12:39 AM

Apr 2019

That way I'll have more to contribute to get the assholes out of the WH. I'll donate as much as I can and work my tail off, but UNTIL then, I'm saving my funds and energy.

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

CentralMass

(15,265 posts)

36. I have a candidate.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:14 AM

Apr 2019

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

quickesst

(6,280 posts)

39. Yep!

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:46 AM

Apr 2019

If you're going to donate, why not back a winner?

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

demosincebirth

(12,536 posts)

40. I'll donate, to his campaign, more than I ever have to anyone.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 01:49 AM

Apr 2019

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

Pachamama

(16,887 posts)

41. I plan to donate

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 02:45 AM

Apr 2019

Harris/Biden or Biden/Harris 2020

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

handmade34

(22,756 posts)

45. ....

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 04:45 AM

Apr 2019

https://www.americanpossibilities.org/

have been donating here all along...

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

Demsrule86

(68,555 posts)

47. Yes.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 06:02 AM

Apr 2019

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

RandiFan1290

(6,229 posts)

48. No more Iraq invasion supporters for me

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 06:36 AM

Apr 2019

They've all lost, so far.

No thanks

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

Cha

(297,154 posts)

50. Kick!

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 07:45 AM

Apr 2019

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

doompatrol39

(428 posts)

51. Nope..

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 08:07 AM

Apr 2019

He'll get my General election vote should he get the nom, but other than that. Nope. He's got enough wealthy friends in high and powerful places and apparently all these throngs of rust belt voters so eager to vote for and support him, so they will be more than happy to help him out I'm sure. The fingers will already be on the scale for him in the primary, so he doesn't need folks like me.

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