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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

JI7

(89,240 posts)
16. there is also genuine affection for him. anyone can claim they can win
Tue May 28, 2019, 03:47 PM
May 2019

but they have to do things to convince people of it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
I can't disagree.... Joe's not my first choice but I'll totally support him if he's our nominee groundloop May 2019 #1
Joe is my first choice. DownriverDem May 2019 #9
Joe is currently my 9th choice...but yes, I too will totally support him if he wins the 2020 primary InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #27
he is my 9th as well, but I am sure we disagree on your 1st choice Celerity May 2019 #66
hahaha, I'm sure!! I do like your Mayor Pete... he's currently my #3. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #67
I like a lot of Bernie's policies, I just think he is a flawed messenger. Celerity May 2019 #68
Thats ok, I respect your opinion,I just disagree. Bernie's the 1 who can lead us where we need to go InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #69
I respect you as an honest broker, so why does he make this fundamental error in terms of self- Celerity May 2019 #70
Your premise is wrong... there is no fundamental error. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #71
how so? Celerity May 2019 #73
Trump may try to make "hay" about it, but really... what % of Trump's attendees come out hlthe2b May 2019 #2
No, they LOVE him. They buy into ANYTHING he says & think its gospel. Seriously. I live it. oldsoftie May 2019 #11
THAT is what they SHOW us (and clearly the majority) but don't be fooled. Some % go there hlthe2b May 2019 #17
Biden is the easy way out Renew Deal May 2019 #3
Because of his experience, but go ahead and minimize that with the mess we are in internationally still_one May 2019 #5
I forgot about the fear part. Renew Deal May 2019 #6
Go push your straw man argument with somebody else. Similar BS argument pushed against the still_one May 2019 #7
Except it wasn't true then. Renew Deal May 2019 #19
So you need "inspiration" awesomerwb1 May 2019 #24
You realize you are insulting the supporters of Biden, by implying they are "shallow" still_one May 2019 #26
Link to where I used "shallow" Renew Deal May 2019 #83
Doesn't the thought of getting Trump out of the White House inspire you? How content have some Skya Rhen May 2019 #8
Yes, it is very motivating Renew Deal May 2019 #74
Your unsupported premise is not very inspiring, either. LanternWaste May 2019 #10
My premise is supported by the topic of the OP Renew Deal May 2019 #75
But winning IS inspiring!!! And winning is all that matters. oldsoftie May 2019 #12
Will you still support Biden if another candidate polls significantly better against Trump? Renew Deal May 2019 #76
I'll support whoever has the best chance at WINNING. oldsoftie May 2019 #82
I agree about the promises point Renew Deal May 2019 #84
Thinking That He Can Win.. busterbrown May 2019 #14
Inspiring is the difference between 2008 and 2016 Renew Deal May 2019 #77
there is also genuine affection for him. anyone can claim they can win JI7 May 2019 #16
Winning isn't everything... Mr.Bill May 2019 #29
Will you still support Biden if another candidate polls significantly better against Trump? Renew Deal May 2019 #78
I haven't decided who I am supporting yet in the primaries. Mr.Bill May 2019 #86
All you can say is that he does not inspire you and others on the left to the left of center. emmaverybo May 2019 #37
he inspires ME! samnsara May 2019 #52
I disagree. I'm very inspired! The alternative is uninspiring. redstateblues May 2019 #53
What is the alternative? Renew Deal May 2019 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem May 2019 #58
Amen. It was disgusting then and it's disgusting now. nt Hekate May 2019 #64
I find Biden inspiring and he is like my 6th choice JI7 May 2019 #60
But not as inspiring as your top 5 choices Renew Deal May 2019 #80
Oh woe is me, he's not inspiring; just smart, experienced, takes the fight right to Trump... Hekate May 2019 #63
Winning is actually the ONLY way out... IluvPitties May 2019 #65
I agree Renew Deal May 2019 #81
Biden-Warren appalachiablue May 2019 #4
I'm not sure I agree with all of this. This part... TCJ70 May 2019 #13
I get what you are saying.. busterbrown May 2019 #18
I am not supporting him because of Obama. Obama's faith in him tells me something but Joe emmaverybo May 2019 #39
Joe Biden playing it safe, not engaging the voters... even during the Memorial Day weekend. demmiblue May 2019 #15
I thought his statement this am regarding busterbrown May 2019 #20
Yes, it was well written. n/t demmiblue May 2019 #22
Yes, and he waited until trump was on American soil to say it.. Cha May 2019 #23
Thanks Cha.. busterbrown May 2019 #49
I agree.. it's our first priority! Here's more of Cha May 2019 #54
Oh yes.. Biden is terrified of Cha May 2019 #21
Hey Cha.. busterbrown May 2019 #25
Sorry buster.. I don't see any Cha May 2019 #33
I found it in a Tweet! Cha May 2019 #62
Biden's speech on grief before TAPS: emmaverybo May 2019 #42
Mahalo, emmaverybo.. Cha May 2019 #51
That's a really fine speech on grief and mourning, peggysue2 May 2019 #55
Memorial Day is True Blue American May 2019 #32
Thank You.. that's what I Cha May 2019 #34
Cha True Blue American May 2019 #41
Oh, Glad you're okay, and I'm so sorry for all Cha May 2019 #50
He'll lose a lot of young and independent voters who are sick of status quo. pdsimdars May 2019 #28
Wishful thinking isn't the same as facts. BannonsLiver May 2019 #35
No.. that's just your opinion. Cha May 2019 #36
The Primary Thing Working Against Biden DallasNE May 2019 #30
John Kerry was "safe" too... Indygram May 2019 #31
No one is being "crowned".. Biden is Cha May 2019 #38
Oh brother! NurseJackie May 2019 #43
Thank you! True Blue American May 2019 #45
the left left attacked Kerry...when there are attacks from the right and left, we always lose...when Demsrule86 May 2019 #57
John Kerry wasn't crowned. he was polling low just before voting started JI7 May 2019 #59
I will support the nominee Sherman A1 May 2019 #40
Geez people, its May 2019. Don't get your undies in such NoMoreRepugs May 2019 #44
For one thing we still have elections in 2019 to consider. . . DinahMoeHum May 2019 #47
Joe is one of many I would be honored to vote for RainCaster May 2019 #46
seems relevant Kurt V. May 2019 #48
Crowds don't vote. Hillary never had big crowds, yet... Kahuna7 May 2019 #56
Good. NurseJackie May 2019 #61
No, Joe ain't getting the big crowds peggysue2 May 2019 #72
He's getting the media instead. Never Trumpers are all over him robbedvoter May 2019 #85
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