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13. That is an excellent point RhodeIsland, but those voices are not going to be silent in regard to

Mon Jul 20, 2020, 10:52 AM

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their displeasure, and whether through social media or other outlets, that will get out to the MSM, especially if it is expressed in ugly rants, and that will not be helpful in attracting those republican voters to vote Democratic I believe

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AP reporting Kasich is expected to speak at the Democratic convention on Biden's behalf [View all] highplainsdem Jul 2020 OP

Hardcore Ohio Republicans Ohiogal Jul 2020 #1

Lol, or drawing those LWers who imagine Dems/HRC are conservative. Hortensis Jul 2020 #11

Kasich got his start as one of Gingrich's bomb-throwing GOPAC Zombies Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2020 #15

Why the hell would the dems get this asshole Bev54 Jul 2020 #24

I dunno Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2020 #27

I left a message on Biden's campaign fb page Bev54 Jul 2020 #28

I think he could influence some Democrats. However, I remember that Biden Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #20

We're not trying to win hardcore Republicans... brooklynite Jul 2020 #31

This nt Kahuna Jul 2020 #36

Yes. Or keep them. Captain Zero Jul 2020 #44

I think John knows that the 2016 primaries were dirty too. Botany Jul 2020 #2

I hope you are right, but I sure wouldn't assume that. The polls indicate that trump still_one Jul 2020 #5

See, I just don't understand... tavernier Jul 2020 #6

I agree still_one Jul 2020 #7

Right Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2020 #18

Maybe until it happens to them or their family ? Otherwise they are utterly selfish. OnDoutside Jul 2020 #26

If nothing else that is one thing that has been demonstrated still_one Jul 2020 #33

There have been polls out in the past week NewJeffCT Jul 2020 #12

That sure isn't the impression that was conveyed before the pandemic by the press still_one Jul 2020 #14

Yes - I said Biden was ahead in a few polls on the economy in the past week NewJeffCT Jul 2020 #51

Thanks, your assessment is right on target still_one Jul 2020 #53

Actually Wall Street has come out in favor of Biden Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #29

Listening to a good number of analysts on Bloomberg they sure aren't expressing that, and still_one Jul 2020 #34

No. old guy Jul 2020 #3

The problem is there are some who won't accept that, and would give Kasich a very rude reception still_one Jul 2020 #4

The convention will be "virtual" RhodeIslandOne Jul 2020 #10

That is an excellent point RhodeIsland, but those voices are not going to be silent in regard to still_one Jul 2020 #13

Well when those 'voices' show an ability to win elections outside of New York house Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #21

I understand, and agree with your point, however if the objective is to attract republican still_one Jul 2020 #25

It might help in Ohio for example...Kasich is well liked by moderate Republicans. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #39

sure, but I think the reception, especially from those on the left, will not provide a positive still_one Jul 2020 #43

Exactly. Conversely, I don't see any Democrats going out R B Garr Jul 2020 #48

Somehow Zell Miller comes to mind JDC Jul 2020 #8

Zell Miller was a Democrat and passed Pre-K and the Hope scholarship. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #22

In case you are interested: JDC Jul 2020 #50

Brother Joe, stop playing nice and trying to be friends with these fuckers. nt Hotler Jul 2020 #9

He isn't "playing nice", he is trying to win the election. For various reasons though I don't think still_one Jul 2020 #16

The more votes we get and the bigger our senate majority, the better. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #23

He's distancing from trump and many other republicans who enable trump duforsure Jul 2020 #17

I expect Laura Bush, Jenna, and Barbara Jr. to speak, too obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #19

Why elevate this guy and pass him off as moderate? Because he isn't. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2020 #30

If the objective is to siphon off R votes it would make as much sense to select Kasich as his VP. Autumn Jul 2020 #37

I can't believe people are defending this. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2020 #38

oh, wait. People who want Democrats to get as many votes as possible. onenote Jul 2020 #41

. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2020 #49

LOL, Reagan Democrats are not anyone who didn't vote for Bernie. R B Garr Jul 2020 #46

IMO we don't need another Lieberman. LiberalFighter Jul 2020 #32

Ugh kcr Jul 2020 #35

Anyone who wants to speak on Biden's behalf is fine in my book. Vinca Jul 2020 #40

Exactly onenote Jul 2020 #42

Oh hell no DVRacer Jul 2020 #45

Ick. Coventina Jul 2020 #47

Presidential politics. Nt BootinUp Jul 2020 #52