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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: So...let's say Joe's right... [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)19. The goal IS power. Not a bipartisan picnic.
If we have the presidency and Congress we can pursue our agenda, and great needs mean its going to have to be a great one.
Everyone should go over and take a look at the current democratic party platform. Just read a few things. Yes, its going to have to be tweaked and added to, some problems that were already emergencies are much worse now and other emergencies have been created. But its impressive and reassuring anyway.
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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Let's say Bernie wins - what type of policies will get passed? And how, with a Republican-controlled
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#5
So, with a Republican-controlled Senate BS will get none of his policies passed. Sounds like a plan
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#11
Oh, no - that is disqualifying to have uttered such words! I can't believe he said that!
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#22
How about this one from a March 2016 interview with the editorial board of the LA Times?
lapucelle
May 2019
#49
There will be no epiphany. They will regroup and plot their revenge and sabotage.
dalton99a
May 2019
#7
I honestly prefer the way Beto O'Rourke approaches unity, reaching out and working with Republicans
Indygram
May 2019
#10
Joe certainly has a much more credible shot at doing this, than does any of the other candidates...
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#28
That doesn't answer my question. What is he willing to sacrifice for unity with Republicans?
50 Shades Of Blue
May 2019
#31
Well, Biden should. As a Democrat I want to know how he's planning to entice Republicans.
50 Shades Of Blue
May 2019
#39
I'm not willing to sacrifice anything to Republicans after 4 years of them enabling Trump every way
50 Shades Of Blue
May 2019
#48
You know what is interesting with your flamebait OP, not one Democratic candidate has said they
still_one
May 2019
#38
How would I know, I am not a republican, but no Democratic campaign in their right mind,
still_one
May 2019
#55
That's so far off I can't even think about such things. Why don't you go first and speculate?
ancianita
May 2019
#45
Probably because most DU'ers aren't on board with how you characterize Biden?
emulatorloo
May 2019
#79
Answer: re-enter Paris accord, join TPP, end stupid China cold war, finish getting out of Afghanista
ucrdem
May 2019
#80
The only one of those that would require legislation MIGHT be rejoining the TPP...
TCJ70
May 2019
#97
In the real world there are 1,242 presidential appointees who need Senate approval
ucrdem
May 2019
#98
Yes. There are many fires to put out and a lot of unfinished work left from last time.
ucrdem
May 2019
#81
As for Trump Loyalists & the Freedom Caucus having an epiphany"Mama Bear said to Papa Bear"nt
Honeycombe8
May 2019
#77