Democratic Primaries

calguy

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77. I agree

Thu Jun 6, 2019, 04:13 PM

Jun 2019

Although many of the most progressive issues get good support here on DU, in the general election they can and would be labeled too radical for most voters, putting a very winnable election in jeopardy.
Just my opinion, and know many here will disagree, but it's still my opinion.

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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