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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Open thread. What does Bernie Sanders need to do to reclaim his lead or co-lead? [View all]Cha
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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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DemocratSinceBirth
May 2019
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Yup, I hear ya HBS...it's what I call the "Bernie Standard," which, by definition...
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#50
I pretend criticisms are attacks too... especially when directed against sacred cows.
LanternWaste
May 2019
#51
I thought it was his right to start discussion any way he wants? Why critical?
George Eliot
May 2019
#67
LOL, Bernie's ALREADY building momentum in Iowa and is about to catch up & pull ahead!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#58
Especially as he is getting financial advantages from the party he's attacking. nt.
kstewart33
May 2019
#53
Exit the stage so he can become the subject of mythology. There he can always be "in the lead."
Maru Kitteh
May 2019
#18
I've already said before that I don't think he can win, and he can only hurt us by trying
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#21
If that were TRUE, though it's not, then the same could be said for Biden.
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#59
Suuurrrre... I know from those kinda comments that you fear Bernie will win the primary.
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#85
I am so glad that sanders will not be the nominee so we do not need to worry about this
Gothmog
May 2019
#86
You just made my point AGAIN, thanks!! So, keep bashing Bernie, over and over and over again...
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#87
I know too many real democrats who have long memories and who will not forget or forgive
Gothmog
May 2019
#95
That's great Gothmog, I appreciate your honesty that you look forward to negative ads
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#96
You do know that I was a Clinton delegate to the national convention and saw this behavior myself
Gothmog
May 2019
#104
That 15% rule is going to hurt badly. I'm not that close to how the rule works for delegates...
George II
May 2019
#110
BTW, if sanders keeps on losing voter support, there will be no need for negative ads
Gothmog
May 2019
#117
Bernie's positions on economic justice, which I absolutely share, are now very much in the mainstrea
Nuggets
May 2019
#35
I am supporting Warren and Harris. I hope voters realize that if any D wins and we don't get the
seaglass
May 2019
#75
" I'm leaning more toward Elizabeth Warren or Pete Buttigieg at this point in time."
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2019
#29
He too cranky and angry. He has a right to be upset over 2016, but this is a new moment.
Irishxs
May 2019
#37
Riiiight, the #2 frontrunner should drop out & save face before the primary has barely started...
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#79
Bow out and throw his support to Warren and hope that she can continue his whatever legacy he has.
W_HAMILTON
May 2019
#64
I'm laughing so hard. Thread still emphasizing why Sanders can't win. I smell fear.
George Eliot
May 2019
#68
Encourage Joe to talk about the crime bill, protecting credit card comp., and keeping weed illegal
aikoaiko
May 2019
#69
Hopefully, Joe has evolved on those issues and will issue new policy positions on them.
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#93
We sure are...which is precisely why we outta try something DIFFERENT this time around
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#97
Not at all... it means goin with the candidate with the most forward-looking progressive agenda
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#100
Had it not been for the whole Al Franken affair, KG would prolly be on my Top-10 list.
InAbLuEsTaTe
May 2019
#114
Interesting point-- the leaders don't often have their names attached to legislation...
TreasonousBastard
May 2019
#120