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In reply to the discussion: CNN poll: Biden 30%, Sanders 14%, O'Rourke 9% [View all]Bucky
(53,795 posts)47. Not being a Democrat is what hurts him with Democrats
If he would just join up, he'd be the leader of the pack thru 2019. I expect the voters will go with someone new. Mad respect to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, and to Hillary if she runs again, but it's time to pass the torch. We have a lot of experienced and dynamic leaders under the age of 70 ready to take on Tangerine Mussolini
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President Obama will likely not endorse in the primaries, especially if Biden is running.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2018
#5
I don't think so...I believe his identity comments have hurt him with Democrats.
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#19
I'm a bottoms up thinker. If 40%+ of Democrats backed a non-Democrat for our nomination...
Bucky
Dec 2018
#87
"he supported our nominee." It's more like Sanders damned Clinton with faint praise.
elocs
Dec 2018
#92
I just hope that he realizes when he has lost and don't stay in damaging the party nominee.
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#73
Then it is up to people that claim to be progressives and truly are not to get tricked this time.
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#91
Yes, I consider how Sec Clinton went to bat for Pres. Obama and also President Clinton did...both
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#95
There'll be at least a dozen candidates, and fewer caucuses this time around.
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#22
You've entirely invented what I said. Here, again, is what I said--this time with feeling:
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#50
And answer for his gun votes, crime bill vote, Russia sanctions vote, and F-35 advocacy. N/T
lapucelle
Dec 2018
#54
It's not going to be a choice between Biden and Sanders. Besides, that's only one issue...
George II
Dec 2018
#59
But he was openly against it. From his own memoir in his own words, he was clearly against it:
George II
Dec 2018
#65
The 2 of you may be overcomplicating matters. Sanders won't win the nomination because...
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#68
You are correct. Below is the primary schedule for 2020, through March 17, as of today.
George II
Dec 2018
#71
Yes, though it remains to be seen what impact California moving up to Super Tuesday will have.
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#74
Uygur is an idiot and it's sad to think he influences a portion of the electorate.
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#60
I guess it's time for him to solicit more money from Russia and right-wing lobbyists.
George II
Dec 2018
#64
He's not going to get a pass on his tax returns, either. Even if the few state Democratic Parties...
George II
Dec 2018
#62
I sincerely hope Sen. Sanders is gone long before the two person stage or we risk a disasterous
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#96
If Sanders thinks he's going to get Debbie Wasserman Shultz endorsement...
dubyadiprecession
Dec 2018
#3
But they hadn't been swiftboated so badly. HRC has had a magnificent career, and I have been
StevieM
Dec 2018
#39
These polls are meaningless at this juncture, but people will keep posting them.
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#20
I think it is sad that 3 to 4 percent of Democrats are supporting Mike Bloomberg,
StevieM
Dec 2018
#16
For context, here's CNN's poll from 2006 at this time. Basically this poll is meaningles
BlueintheSTL
Dec 2018
#32
And yet the media loves to forget how strong Obama was at the start of the race.
StevieM
Dec 2018
#41
President Obama benefitted BIG from caucuses, his people understood their power, Hillary's people
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#70
Nope, he ran as a Democrat in Vermont and then resumed his independent status after that.
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#97
No offense, but it is all bullshit at this point until we have actual people start announcing. Then
still_one
Dec 2018
#51
The polls themselves are meaningless at this juncture. It's all about name recognition.
Garrett78
Dec 2018
#78