Democratic Primaries

Laura PourMeADrink

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110. If there ever was a perfect antithesis to trump joe is it. I do hear you though

Sun Mar 3, 2019, 09:46 AM

Mar 2019

What if he gets in and squelches the progressive agenda? Perhaps our great gains in the house will make that less likely to happen. I’d still rather take a chance on that vs taking a chance that trump won’t blow us up.

I picture a senior voting for Biden with a young intelligent optimistic type VP by his side. They would be so proud that we honored age, wisdom, decency and experience, while at the same time mentoring the next generation - someone who might remind them of their grandkids.

He is not perfect. Is anyone? I think we have two types of politicians...those who will not vote for any legislation if there is a single part they don’t like. The other side will compromise if they get a lot of what they want. Biden is definitely in the latter.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be the next President of the United States. [View all] coti Feb 2019 OP

He certainly caught a lot of attention Lefta Dissenter Feb 2019 #1

I really like him. Croney Feb 2019 #2

It's about time we put a white male in office samir.g Feb 2019 #3

I know, right? really, folks, it is way past time for a female president. CTyankee Mar 2019 #28

We will lose if we choose according to "identity" question everything Mar 2019 #56

Who is arguing that we shouldn't? CTyankee Mar 2019 #66

Totally agree. Well stated. Not sure I understand how discounting someone because they Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #100

If it's "time" for a female President, then why not time for a gay President? An Asian President? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #78

um 51% of the population are women? crazytown Mar 2019 #116

Are you saying the right genetalia is more important to representing women than the right policies? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #130

51% of the population are women crazytown Mar 2019 #131

You seem uncomfortable answering. Are the right genetalia more important than the right policies? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #137

I could say a lot of unkind and abusive things crazytown Mar 2019 #138

Straight white males are the solution to everything. nt MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #76

XoD Bucky Mar 2019 #132

I like him, but I'm not convinced yet that he's ready for it. Charisma is great but The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #4

That's what they said bmbmd Feb 2019 #5

Obama had been an Illinois state senator for three terms, then a U.S. Senator. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #8

I agree Andy823 Mar 2019 #43

+1 nt Skidmore Mar 2019 #45

I agree. TryLogic Mar 2019 #82

How much more experience does Harris have? Asking with all due respect. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #102

Obama had 2 years in Congress when he started running. Beto's had six years. Bucky Mar 2019 #133

Agreed. n/t MBS Mar 2019 #39

Whoever wins the obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2019 #6

Agreed. The GOP is marginalized, for a generation. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #79

You'd think quakerboy Mar 2019 #92

Yeah, the Republican Party isn't going anywhere. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #95

Sadly, a massive chunk of the voters are out on the margins with them. Bucky Mar 2019 #134

Look at the numbers. State by state. It is not a slam dunk Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #103

I'd be for Harris/O'Rourke forgotmylogin Feb 2019 #7

How about Obama replacing Roberts exboyfil Mar 2019 #29

Obama would make a great SCJ. forgotmylogin Mar 2019 #37

I like Beto/Harris any order but also like Biden/Warren/Buttigieg cpamomfromtexas Feb 2019 #9

When I look at our brilliant field, I think of the term 'embarrassment of riches,' and when you... CurtEastPoint Feb 2019 #10

wait jcgoldie Feb 2019 #11

I think his running would be a bad decision ripcord Feb 2019 #12

My feelings as well. MBS Mar 2019 #40

Although it is widely held that young candidates need to run multiple times to gain recognition. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #83

good point. n/t MBS Mar 2019 #85

Good point. From my perspective, Beto Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #101

Cory Booker also has the Obama charisma crazycatlady Feb 2019 #13

Cory Booker has charisma and is a policy wonk. Love him! CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #18

He's up there Polybius Mar 2019 #71

I don't think he will be, but he has a better chance than most. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #14

Nah, Beto will help Biden by drawing support away from BS CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #15

I think he'll hurt Sanders, too. But Sanders doesn't stand a chance anyway... Garrett78 Mar 2019 #16

As to BS, I hope you are right. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #17

You are right. If Biden is best positioned to win back WI MI and PA...everyone Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #104

If he doesn't run for Cornyn's seat he will be Kamalla's VP. comradebillyboy Mar 2019 #19

I have no problem forklift Mar 2019 #20

I doubt he gets more than 5-9% if he does run madville Mar 2019 #21

Maybe if you're talking about just New Hampshire. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #22

Agreed PDittie Mar 2019 #74

Agreed. He definitely seems like a good VP candidate, particularly for an older candidate. Capt. America Mar 2019 #96

OK, Iam definately leaning towards beto............ Old Vet Mar 2019 #23

He isn't going against Cruz. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #24

Beto has a very decent chance of being the nominee Gothmog Mar 2019 #25

Me too...and it's hard to forget that electricity Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #89

Love Beto and he will be the next VP LakeArenal Mar 2019 #26

Can he deliver texas? Mosby Mar 2019 #32

My speculation is yes. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #33

He has the best shot whether nominee or VP Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #90

he hasn't announced yet Mosby Mar 2019 #93

Agree. So would Corey Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #94

Yeah, his teeth cleaning instagram really demonstrated his maturity still_one Mar 2019 #27

Has Beto announced officially? SKKY Mar 2019 #30

My prediction lynintenn Mar 2019 #31

Both Beto and Biden have no Franken baggage. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #34

Three of the top 4 DU choices have "baggage" brooklynite Mar 2019 #46

I consider myself an ordinary voter. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #48

I don't know how to tell you this... brooklynite Mar 2019 #54

You can't label me. No one can. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #67

Don't you think everyone has baggage? Some worse than others. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #50

Young, energetic, inspiring, charming.... shanny Mar 2019 #106

Legalize pot, improve education, healthcare. But he was running to represent Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #113

I get that shanny Mar 2019 #117

I hope so. Aren't we counting on all of them having the basics? His senate Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #123

Actually, for me it's Green New Deal or no deal. shanny Mar 2019 #125

Beto/Buttigieg murielm99 Mar 2019 #35

With experience comes baggage. There's a reason... Garrett78 Mar 2019 #44

Beto has star power. At his rally in Austin, I was Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #51

Please don't forget the most loyal Democratic votes: Black women. Kamala has star power chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #87

I have thought about that. I want to find some Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #88

I think she's the biggest STAR in the party. I'm disappointed with Biden, but could live with a chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #98

Why do so many here like her so much? What would Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #99

Laura, it's intangible. But many women, and black women in particular feel a bond with her. chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #105

100% get that CMG!!!! I have always picked people because of those very reasons. But this Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #108

These are all the reasons I'm willing to even CONSIDER Biden. I hope he's learned from his chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #109

If there ever was a perfect antithesis to trump joe is it. I do hear you though Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #110

Those names can't win, regardless of their abilities. Names matter in politics. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #84

I think there's a very good chance he is. Vinca Mar 2019 #36

Given the many others in the race, I'm not seeing that as likely. MineralMan Mar 2019 #38

If he runs, yes. But just because a person COULD win McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #41

Posted in wrong thread End Of The Road Mar 2019 #42

Me too! AJH032 Mar 2019 #47

Confused about Candidates Forum McKim Mar 2019 #49

i hope not. Kurt V. Mar 2019 #52

Yes, he came close to beating Cruz in Texas, but do U.S. citizens know enough about him? YOHABLO Mar 2019 #53

He receives the 2nd most amount of money from the fossil fuel industry of anybody in Congress. jalan48 Mar 2019 #55

Is Beto receiving anything from the fossil fuel industry now? That was when he was in Congress SFnomad Mar 2019 #57

LOL-yeah. He'll be the new Beto. Sorry, that's not how politics works. jalan48 Mar 2019 #58

Actually, that's exactly how politics works. You try to represent a different (usually larger) SFnomad Mar 2019 #59

Sorry, climate change is the #1 issue for me and I have no interest in a candidate who has a jalan48 Mar 2019 #60

I'm certainly glad I'm nowhere near as closed minded as you SFnomad Mar 2019 #61

It has nothing to do with being closed minded, it's called reality. jalan48 Mar 2019 #62

This is the definition of closed minded ... SFnomad Mar 2019 #63

Sorry, I'm not interested in buying your product. jalan48 Mar 2019 #64

I'm not selling anything ... but thanks for playing SFnomad Mar 2019 #65

Let me say this very slowly and calmly .... OBrien Mar 2019 #68

That's great. I say leave Beto in Texas where he is appreciated. jalan48 Mar 2019 #69

Is loosing a badge of honor for you? OBrien Mar 2019 #70

I think we can find a great candidate without ties to the fossil fuel industry. jalan48 Mar 2019 #72

You didn't pay attention... OBrien Mar 2019 #73

You nailed it, thanks. They are committed to their R B Garr Mar 2019 #114

+1 shanny Mar 2019 #107

Do you own a car? George II Mar 2019 #112

Yes, and I drive it as well jalan48 Mar 2019 #119

Some here might say that you have "ties to the fossil fuel industry" (unless it's electric).... George II Mar 2019 #120

I suppose they could. The fossil fuel industry has a powerful influence on our national jalan48 Mar 2019 #121

"Bite Me" is all I remember from your post! nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #111

Even Sherrod Brown is PDittie Mar 2019 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author catbyte Mar 2019 #77

He did serve 3 terms in the US House. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #81

I'll be happy if he runs California_Republic Mar 2019 #80

He'd be an ideal VP at the very least LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #86

It's certainly a valid argument in the primaries. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #91

Are you cutting and pasting anti-Obama arguments from 2007? Bucky Mar 2019 #135

Thanks for using his last name, by the way. Iggo Mar 2019 #97

Two words...Bliztkrieg Bop PubliusEnigma Mar 2019 #115

I think it is waaaaay too early to make such a statement. What I hear you saying is you think Nitram Mar 2019 #118

At least one of the next three. Right now taking Cornyn's seat is very much important, too. marble falls Mar 2019 #122

Absolutely. I think it will be interesting to see how corny acts in the coming Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #124

Very impressed with his teeth cleaning still_one Mar 2019 #126

And the skateboarding! Tipperary Mar 2019 #139

Yes, yes, yes!!! still_one Mar 2019 #140

Beto is my second choice True Dough Mar 2019 #127

I'd consider him, but he had better hurry... Adrahil Mar 2019 #128

Other than charisma, what's the case for Beto? BlueWI Mar 2019 #129

I need to hear more from him to form an opinion, Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #136

Vanity Fair nt coti Mar 2019 #141