Democratic Primaries

Demsrule86

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64. No it doesn't.

Reply to dlk (Reply #39)

Thu Jun 6, 2019, 12:49 PM

Jun 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Joe Biden's Views on Abortion Are Unacceptable for a 2020 Democrat [View all] True Dough Jun 2019 OP

It's given me pause. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #1

He's really not our best shot Indygram Jun 2019 #7

I like Beto. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #8

Biden is going to have a rough time in the debate in a couple weeks. Blue_true Jun 2019 #10

well qazplm135 Jun 2019 #72

Yes. nt Blue_true Jun 2019 #83

I think a very large amount of people who support Biden are doing so Indygram Jun 2019 #12

Beto has been slowly inching up in the polls, he is far from being a lost cause at this point. Celerity Jun 2019 #59

He is our only shot. Mark my words, if he is not the nominee, we lose. Biden is the only on who can Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #21

It's not a Republic anymore if our fate depends on one person, but marylandblue Jun 2019 #25

It sure as he'll won't be a Republic if Trump wins in 20. If we have Biden as Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #67

No,.it already isn't. It's just a matter of which contender for the throne you like better. marylandblue Jun 2019 #74

I don't agree. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #78

I know you don't, but that's pretty much the upshot. marylandblue Jun 2019 #80

Damn! True Dough Jun 2019 #85

People said the same thing about John Kerry...the "safe" candidate Indygram Jun 2019 #36

It is not 2004. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #65

yes qazplm135 Jun 2019 #73

so you will not vote for the democratic candidate if it's not Beto ? JI7 Jun 2019 #84

Yes, I love a couple of the other candidates but if we go to far left we lose. redstatebluegirl Jun 2019 #76

By the Hyde rationale, guillaumeb Jun 2019 #2

The right's has successfully put abortion on a plateau that no other right has to live on. Blue_true Jun 2019 #11

Of course not. CrispyQ Jun 2019 #49

Thank you for this one. eom guillaumeb Jun 2019 #82

There's going to be a lot of soul searching ahead for all of us. BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #3

And I'm okay with that True Dough Jun 2019 #13

Biden supporters would be wrong on that count. BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #14

"We're on track for acrimony probably equal to what was seen in 2016, likely worse." True Dough Jun 2019 #15

That was a nasty one too BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #16

Very much out of step The Blue Flower Jun 2019 #4

And whoever wins the primary will have the chance to do just that. Skya Rhen Jun 2019 #5

The last public polling done on this issue BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #18

Those numbers will change radically depending on the phrasing of the question Kentonio Jun 2019 #24

Ok. Let's see the evidence. BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #44

And in states we need to win, moderate Catholic Democrats, working class, will better accept emmaverybo Jun 2019 #53

I hope bdamomma Jun 2019 #6

I think almost any Democrat we put up could beat Trump. Ligyron Jun 2019 #9

That seems optimistic customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #17

Untrue.this wll be a battle and we could lose. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #20

I have no issue with Biden's views. He will and has protected ROE very wade. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #19

"He is the only candidate who can win" True Dough Jun 2019 #22

This isn't 2008...we had a crumbling economy and a deeply unpopular president...the tea party didn't Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #23

+1000 Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #28

Time will tell True Dough Jun 2019 #41

Winning ...is important biden can rebuild the blue wall which denies Trump Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #55

bullshit Indygram Jun 2019 #42

Yes he is unless Ryan had a shot which he doesn't. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #56

No we didn't dsc Jun 2019 #35

You're speaking for everyone now? True Dough Jun 2019 #40

Find one, just one article at all that said that dsc Jun 2019 #45

I don't need to find articles. I'm talking about Hillary supporters, not the media True Dough Jun 2019 #46

then find one place where they did dsc Jun 2019 #47

You're talking in circles now True Dough Jun 2019 #50

He has also, despite a great deal of flack from Catholic leadership, supported same-sex marriage. emmaverybo Jun 2019 #54

Yes he has. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #57

The Hyde amendment is meaningless now with the ACA and the Medicaid expansion. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #58

Amen. This new argument is about stopping Joe. emmaverybo Jun 2019 #60

Exactly right. And the thing is he is the only candidate who can win. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #63

I agree calguy Jun 2019 #77

The Hyde amendment is meaningless now True Dough Jun 2019 #86

As I recall, he came out in support even before President Obama. So, I believe Joe will "evolve".... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2019 #75

I agree. We can not go back. riversedge Jun 2019 #26

I am fine with Joe's position on Hyde.... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2019 #27

Thank you! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #29

Speaking up for our rights is fucking acting. MrsCoffee Jun 2019 #31

. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #32

I agree with this. MrsCoffee Jun 2019 #33

Agree. In reality, not much chance of changing Hyde Amendment. It's been in place since 1976 Hoyt Jun 2019 #37

More purity threads.... really? This is ONLY the 6th one I've seen in the last 24hrs Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #30

"Purity" is a convenient way of phrasing it when your preferred candidate is rightfully in hot water True Dough Jun 2019 #43

+10000 BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #51

K & R 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #34

"See ya around.." stonecutter357 Jun 2019 #38

The Hyde Amendment Codifies Discrimination Against Women dlk Jun 2019 #39

No it doesn't. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #64

Yes, It Does dlk Jun 2019 #81

I remember Planned Parenthood being thrown under the bus... LanternWaste Jun 2019 #48

"Search function is great, too" Politicub Jun 2019 #68

I've not been a Biden fan. trev Jun 2019 #52

Pandering to a few thousand conservative white rust belt voters while pissing off 99% of your base? Baclava Jun 2019 #66

Indeed. trev Jun 2019 #69

Shame people somewhere else. You can still support Biden and not agree with his stance on Hyde. Politicub Jun 2019 #61

Alert my OP then True Dough Jun 2019 #62

Why would I do that? I took the time to respond to you. Politicub Jun 2019 #70

Because if my post isn't breaking the rules then I have every right True Dough Jun 2019 #71

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