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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: We have too many candidates. What's really going on here? [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)39. I don't see any evidence that all will still be running by the time of the 1st primaries.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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It is their choice, of course, but I'm frustrated that more will not take on the Senate...
hlthe2b
May 2019
#2
Rubio swore he wouldn't run for re-election to the Senate when he ran for president
sop
May 2019
#49
There will only be 20 candidates in the debates, so the number is effectively capped. n/t
PoliticAverse
May 2019
#10
Why is it "obvious" that Hickenlooper, Bullock, Castro etc. would be "great" Senate candidates?
brooklynite
May 2019
#65
Judging by her interview on MSNBC today, sounds like 25 maybe soon (Stacey Abrams)
Celerity
May 2019
#25
I hate to say this about your candidate, but he really should think about running statewide too.
RLG
May 2019
#50
lol, Pete is not to blame for the crowded field, Trump and a very diverse party are
Celerity
May 2019
#57
because they both have a better shot at the Senate than winning the POTUS nomination
Celerity
May 2019
#58
The number of candidates more than a year out is not meaningful metric in any way.
LanternWaste
May 2019
#28
I don't see any evidence that all will still be running by the time of the 1st primaries.
Kaleva
May 2019
#39
If Biden wins the nomination, he might only serve one term. Some are running for veep and name recog
Freethinker65
May 2019
#54
Resume-building. The cream will rise to the top and the 3rd-tier/4th-tier candidates...
NurseJackie
May 2019
#64
I don't really know...bit think (cynically) must have something to do with money.
Demsrule86
May 2019
#67