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Klarkashton

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9. Candidates are chosen at the convention. Case closed.

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Yesterday, someone said to me that Kamala Harris is not a legitimate candidate because a primary should have been held [View all] LuckyCharms Sep 2024 OP

Tell them to fuck off. NewHendoLib Sep 2024 #1

I agree. OLDMDDEM Sep 2024 #15

For me as well. orangecrush Sep 2024 #16

Similar, but: "Why? Were you going to vote for him?" Grins Sep 2024 #45

There are NO constitutional requirements for primaries.... Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #2

Good. Thanks. LuckyCharms Sep 2024 #8

The correct response is DUgosh Sep 2024 #3

(followed by.... lastlib Sep 2024 #36

That the Democratic party delegates voted for her? Think. Again. Sep 2024 #4

This is good. Thanks. LuckyCharms Sep 2024 #5

And it is up to the party to choose how they were going to pick a nominee. Bev54 Sep 2024 #31

California v Jones Sibelius Fan Sep 2024 #6

"Smokey back rooms" GusBob Sep 2024 #7

Candidates are chosen at the convention. Case closed. Klarkashton Sep 2024 #9

My response Mz Pip Sep 2024 #10

That the primaries were over. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 2024 #11

Exactly! In that scenario, what does this person think should have happened? LauraInLA Sep 2024 #21

I don't know how it was in your state, but in mine, her name wasn't on the ballot, just his MichMan Sep 2024 #32

Primaries Are Not Required By The Constitution ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #12

Some parties dont hold primaries at all... getagrip_already Sep 2024 #30

There was a primary, and Kamala was on that ticket. When we voted for Biden in the Primary, we also voted for Kamala msfiddlestix Sep 2024 #13

Every political party determines how their candidates are chosen and that includes substitutes hlthe2b Sep 2024 #14

You could point out that Climate Crusader Sep 2024 #17

How many primaries did George Washington win? thucythucy Sep 2024 #18

The DNC makes the rules about who they nominate wryter2000 Sep 2024 #19

That it's BS. Jirel Sep 2024 #20

Biden resigned from the campaign, not the presidency. Rocknation Sep 2024 #22

Reply::: So? keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #23

everything was done according to party rules and procedures. so how is it not "legitimate"? unblock Sep 2024 #24

Response: "You don't understand the rules for this very well, do you? Maybe brush up on them before Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #25

Ask them to cite their source for the flawed assertion. Torchlight Sep 2024 #26

Translation: POC females are not legit candidates. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #27

Fuck off! FHRRK Sep 2024 #28

Does this person understand how party primaries work and how the presidential candidates are selected? Janbdwl72 Sep 2024 #29

The Democratic party held a primary, with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on the ticket. lees1975 Sep 2024 #33

Democratic Voters understand that primaries elect delegates, not candidates, that go to the convention to pick nominee Freethinker65 Sep 2024 #34

Well, Lardo Loco is not a legitimate candidate because he's a senile criminal. Dave Bowman Sep 2024 #35

Gerald Ford. Became prez without votes. apcalc Sep 2024 #37

She was already on the ticket Tree Lady Sep 2024 #38

We voted overwhelmingly in the primaries, for a ticket: Biden/Harris ms liberty Sep 2024 #39

CORRECT Skittles Sep 2024 #41

Yes INDEED, Skittles! ms liberty Sep 2024 #47

know what I would reply? Skittles Sep 2024 #40

You could make their heads explode by telling them the history of primaries Nevilledog Sep 2024 #42

The Democratic Party's contingency rules that were in place..... Jack from Charlotte Sep 2024 #43

The parties choose their own candidates. pfitz59 Sep 2024 #44

That no state in which gop cooperation was dsc Sep 2024 #46

A primary was held. Biden/Harris ticket won. Biden stepped aside allowing his running mate to take over andym Sep 2024 #48