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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Here's the problem I have with my friends who are Sanders supporters [View all]TCJ70
(4,387 posts)2. So they're looking at Biden and Bernie from a policy perspective...and this upsets you?
But here's the thing they keep doing, which to me is problematic: They compare Biden (for example) to Bernie on every single issue.
That's exactly how people SHOULD be looking at candidates in a primary. We're choosing someone based on their vision for America and policies they would enact. Issue-based criticisms should not be shied away from. It's not their fault Biden has very little in the way of policy to go on at the moment. He needs to flesh out his website and make the case.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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So they're looking at Biden and Bernie from a policy perspective...and this upsets you?
TCJ70
May 2019
#2
Really weird, isn't it! People interested in policy differences? The horror!
Hassin Bin Sober
May 2019
#27
I vote for whomever is nominated and never tear other democratic candidates apart.
RKP5637
May 2019
#4
Bernie is to the left of many Democratic candidates though on some issues,
Liberty Belle
May 2019
#32
It isn't just Biden, the truly radical, NON DU Berners HATE Warren (wtf????) Harris, and Buttigieg
Celerity
May 2019
#5
"If Biden doesn't support the Green New Deal then he shouldn't be president." - that was.....
George II
May 2019
#10
That stupid "purity" stuff is what makes me crazy about the people I know who support him.
redstatebluegirl
May 2019
#16
Vidal, I'm not really thrilled with the position you're taking in your post.
PatrickforO
May 2019
#26
I think it's most beneficial to keep your feelings out of it. Listen to the positions on the issues
pdsimdars
May 2019
#34