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restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
40. i am not one of the people
Sat Aug 1, 2015, 08:29 PM
Aug 2015

who thinks "so and so is a great candidate but the poor thing has no chance"

why don't we let the primary process work as it is supposed to?

"you bernie followers" ......ok if i am going to be referred to as a bernie follower as if it is an insult, may as well live up to it

yes, bernie followers......us horrible people who dare to challenge queen hillary's inevitability and are causing the poor dear to spend money and actually campaign with "everyday americans."'
...how awful for her




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while I can symapathize DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #1
I don't think Biden will run, and I would prefer that he didn't. But I can't imagine that scenario StevieM Aug 2015 #6
I also doubt he will run, and I would probably not vote for him in the primary, but I see no real Attorney in Texas Aug 2015 #54
Prefer might be the wrong choice of words. I'm just supporting Hillary and was hoping he would too. StevieM Aug 2015 #56
Biden does not reflect my values as closely as Sanders and seems less electable than Clinton so I Attorney in Texas Aug 2015 #57
It's been reported he will let voters decide and support the nominee in the general. AtomicKitten Aug 2015 #9
I like when our candidates don't candyass each other Reter Aug 2015 #44
I hope he runs. The more applicants we have, the better. Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #2
Not really a major primary fight with the party in the WH bigdarryl Aug 2015 #15
I disagree with Mr. Luchtman. Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #42
Lichtman has been right on every election since Reagan bigdarryl Aug 2015 #46
There is disagreement as to whether Gore won the popular vote in 2000, but the popular vote merrily Aug 2015 #55
He won the popular vote by 500,000 more votes than Bush what are you talking about bigdarryl Aug 2015 #62
Sorry. I was thinking of Florida alone. On that point, my bad and my apologies. merrily Aug 2015 #63
Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #3
From the NYT? I take it with a grain of salt. n/t lamp_shade Aug 2015 #4
NY Times hates the Clinton with a passion. bigdarryl Aug 2015 #16
I hope Biden runs too. The more the better. Remember him in October 2008 in Liberty, Mo.? NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #5
If I were suspicious, this is an attempt to help Hillary... modestybl Aug 2015 #7
Definitely not - I think it's a back-up for Hillary TBF Aug 2015 #13
He'd take a chunk of the "not Clinton" vote. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #18
Most "not Clinton" are due to her policies - TBF Aug 2015 #24
As TBF notes, Biden and Clinton are mostly the same on policy Scootaloo Aug 2015 #27
Yes, that's what Beau Biden told his dad on his death bed LynneSin Aug 2015 #70
This is good kcjohn1 Aug 2015 #8
Nothing will change the outcome. The train has already left the station. silvershadow Aug 2015 #10
You really think Bernie can get the nomination? candelista Aug 2015 #67
That's going to hurt Hillary way more than Bernie. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #11
I think it helps Bernie, Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2015 #12
As I've said in my previous post this helps no one on our side bigdarryl Aug 2015 #17
Joe/Hillary are both centrists (3rd way) - TBF Aug 2015 #14
It splits the "not Clinton" vote. That affects Sanders. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #20
Except that people support Sanders because of Sanders' policies and positions Scootaloo Aug 2015 #29
Many do. And some are mostly against Clinton. jeff47 Aug 2015 #41
There is an ABH vote. Question is, how large is it? merrily Aug 2015 #52
saying something over and over restorefreedom Aug 2015 #37
I agree, but Biden has a delivery that is very "Joe Regular Guy." I would definitely Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #22
So he would be better at fooling people than Clinton - TBF Aug 2015 #25
He was even more folksy in 2008 and yet more so in 1988. merrily Aug 2015 #51
How would he "fit" into the race? jeff47 Aug 2015 #19
ABC NEWS: Joe Biden ‘Not Saying No’ to Potential Presidential Run Purveyor Aug 2015 #21
I'd vote for Biden Aerows Aug 2015 #34
I really hope he doesn't.... George II Aug 2015 #23
wow good to know it isn't just bernie restorefreedom Aug 2015 #38
You Bernie followers just have a knack of dragging down a cordial, intelligent discussion.... George II Aug 2015 #39
i am not one of the people restorefreedom Aug 2015 #40
Your own Reply 39 certainly does what you complain of. merrily Aug 2015 #53
Maybe you should look at the polls. He has an amazing chance LynneSin Aug 2015 #69
I'd like to see it just because he is fantastic in debates... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #26
More shit stirring by the NYTs BooScout Aug 2015 #28
ABC and NBC are also reporting the same... Eom Purveyor Aug 2015 #32
yes indeed....and BOTH refer to the NYTs story BooScout Aug 2015 #33
ABC did mention the Dowd article however they also Purveyor Aug 2015 #36
I'm here in Delaware and this movement is pretty serious LynneSin Aug 2015 #71
I hope he doesnt run. darkangel218 Aug 2015 #30
IMO...it signals some concerns about Hillary. libdem4life Aug 2015 #31
That's what I am thinking too. Chemisse Aug 2015 #45
He's been a great President of the Senate sofa king Aug 2015 #35
President of the Senate is a nothing job. candelista Aug 2015 #65
It used to be a nothing job--until Joe. sofa king Aug 2015 #72
Bring on Joe! Clinton's campaign has been asleep at the wheel Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2015 #43
It sure takes the issue of Bernie"s age off the table. libdem4life Aug 2015 #49
I have mixed feelings about Biden running davidpdx Aug 2015 #47
I wish he would just buy a recliner. Oldenuff Aug 2015 #48
Notice how our candidates are all sane? IHateTheGOP Aug 2015 #50
Biden? Click here. candelista Aug 2015 #66
Please! Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2015 #58
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #59
There are some things he would do better than the current candidates BeyondGeography Aug 2015 #60
I'm not feeling it. truthisfreedom Aug 2015 #61
I can't forgive Biden. . cannabis_flower Aug 2015 #64
It's been obvious for about a year now that we're gearing up for a Biden/Clinton ticket. cbdo2007 Aug 2015 #68
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