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In reply to the discussion: How do you feel about Biden? "But his age" "I prefer a different candidate" [View all]oldsoftie
(13,538 posts)80. Thank you for framing that as you did. We just cant express any reservations.
SHOULD be allowed but isnt.
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How do you feel about Biden? "But his age" "I prefer a different candidate" [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Apr 2023
OP
I like Biden. His age isn't ideal, but right now, I can't think of anyone in the party
Texin
Apr 2023
#63
I'm not worried about Kennedy "beating" Biden. I'm concerned about him the number of
Texin
Apr 2023
#143
But merely being the oldest person in the room does not make one the wisest person in the room.
whopis01
Apr 2023
#123
It seems those "personality disorders that make learning impossible" aren't that rare
Silent3
Apr 2023
#165
Trump is and always was an idiot...Biden smart. One of the reasons he has been so successful
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#176
After Tubby McTraitor's term, you could run a shoehorn and I would vote for it.
634-5789
Apr 2023
#5
He will be the candidate and will run against a guy who is two years younger...so age is not
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#171
Well, if it is DeSantis, it would be even better...anyone else but Trump gets the nomination, it
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#185
It is my opinion that those that ruined the election and caused Hillary to lose were not
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#179
Better that coming up with rationalizations for the ongoing attacks on leading Democrats.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#131
Not once the candidate is chosen...it merely depresses voting and convinces others to vote for
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#180
No it doesn't. It weakens our candidates. We could have won in 2000,2004 and 2016 but instead some
Demsrule86
May 2023
#249
If we run anyone but Biden, we will lose. There is no other candidate who can win rust-belt states.
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#170
No one else would come that close. There is no other candidate who could win...very telling that
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#181
I picked Biden the 1st day we were given the choice here. Of course I back him.
oldsoftie
Apr 2023
#194
It is not partially positive and it is a GOP talking point thus it is an attack and has no place
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#182
I wasnt here yet in 2016... Some DU'rs called Hillary the c - word?! Really?!
electric_blue68
Apr 2023
#159
The c-word was hardly the worst. It was all about going after character, not policy, and
betsuni
Apr 2023
#166
More liberal and less dangerous. Trump voters flocking to him because Hillary made all the jobs
betsuni
Apr 2023
#213
A few dozen of them hijacked the name of a deceased DUer and formed their own website
DFW
Apr 2023
#192
👍 I know of the original phrase that it's riffing off on so it's funny
electric_blue68
Apr 2023
#222
They trusted people they should not have and emotion replaced thinking. Facts are useless.
betsuni
Apr 2023
#219
No one is denigrating Democrats. And I expect all who are here in good faith will vote for
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#175
Thank you for framing that as you did. We just cant express any reservations.
oldsoftie
Apr 2023
#80
There is hope on that front, Delaware just legalized after years of punting the issue
Walleye
Apr 2023
#25
Really? How not surprising. Well he will be the candidate so perhaps you should consider that.
Demsrule86
Apr 2023
#186
Age is a factor but inflation and the economy will decide the election. At this time inflation
doc03
Apr 2023
#38
I could not be more enthusiastic about having Joe Biden run for re-election.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#43
The Republicans cannot and will not run a suitable candidate because they have none,
jaxexpat
Apr 2023
#49
Biden saying he is running again brings a sence of calmness and stability that the USA needs
riversedge
Apr 2023
#50
Lets face it, we aren't really allowed to answer this question but one way on this site
ripcord
Apr 2023
#73
"his administration is diverse and younger" needs to be mentioned more. Are people forgetting this?
betsuni
Apr 2023
#118
I want whoever will have the best chance of beating the MAGA Taliban Q fascists!
Initech
Apr 2023
#75
Fair question....we shall see. Candidates declare, people have to vote in primaries etc
apcalc
Apr 2023
#130
Biden has done a great job. Aging occurs at different rates for people and should not be an issue
andym
Apr 2023
#111
Every rational person I've asked "what then should be the absolute age limit?
Torchlight
Apr 2023
#138
Who should voters consider? Someone with experience or doesn't have a clue?
LiberalFighter
Apr 2023
#150