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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]Jarqui
(10,409 posts)62. Obama is closer to being right
Change is up to the people.
As long as the Republicans are in a position to obstruct, they will.
The people need to put the Republicans in a place where they cannot obstruct.
Once the Republicans have been thoroughly trounced out of power, only then will we be more likely to see some bipartisanship creep back.
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