Democratic Primaries

pnwmom

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60. The problem for Biden is I can't see Sanders supporters ever switching to him

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 12, 2019, 05:10 PM

Jun 2019

when Elizabeth Warren is in the field. If they want a Biden alternative, many would be happy with Warren.

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

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Elizabeth Warren Quietly Moves Into Second Place [View all] DonViejo Jun 2019 OP

She should do well in debates. She is a brilliant educator. nt tblue37 Jun 2019 #1

And she's absolutely fiery in her sense of conviction. calimary Jun 2019 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #33

You know Liz's convictions are from her gut. democrank Jun 2019 #71

"Just behind Joe Biden?" He has a double digit lead on her. MineralMan Jun 2019 #2

:) Consider the source. But Warren is passing Sanders. Hortensis Jun 2019 #13

I'm afraid that Senator Sanders is not wearing well with MineralMan Jun 2019 #15

No doubt. Reportedly lasting until the Iowa caucus Hortensis Jun 2019 #34

Warren is a better salesman for the progressive agenda. Bernie has not evolved as a campaigner TeamPooka Jun 2019 #49

Yes, she is by far. Let's not forget the enormous, devastating Hortensis Jun 2019 #56

Warren has always had my vote Boomer Jun 2019 #72

yeah, no. she played it perfectly. imho, mopinko Jun 2019 #46

The problem for Biden is I can't see Sanders supporters ever switching to him pnwmom Jun 2019 #60

That probably doesn't matter all that much in the primaries. MineralMan Jun 2019 #74

It will be critical if no one ends up with more than 50% and it goes to a brokered convention.nt pnwmom Jun 2019 #78

There won't be a brokered convention. MineralMan Jun 2019 #79

And people will drop out and endorse each other and we could end up pnwmom Jun 2019 #80

By the time of the convention, you'll see that one candidate has MineralMan Jun 2019 #81

I was talking about the primaries, not the convention. pnwmom Jun 2019 #82

I can't predict, but it will all depend on the primary votes. MineralMan Jun 2019 #83

Yes, yes, YES!!! n/t Brainstormy Jun 2019 #3

Good!!!! katmondoo Jun 2019 #4

Warrenmentum! Greg K Jun 2019 #5

I am appreciative of the fact that there are multiple NoMoreRepugs Jun 2019 #6

Great for Warren! If given the chance to speak, she's going to do well in the debates... Politicub Jun 2019 #7

She persisted. oasis Jun 2019 #8

she did! Ive got that t shirt and a lot of women comment on it! samnsara Jun 2019 #40

Definitely nervous. Warren generally polls the worst against Trump... Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #9

I don't think she has the recognition of either Biden or Sanders HopeAgain Jun 2019 #16

It is early but it is a valid concern. Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #20

No, not really.... LovingA2andMI Jun 2019 #23

Polls showed Hillary leading... Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #36

If Such Is So.... LovingA2andMI Jun 2019 #47

I was pointing to state polls. Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #48

A lot of people know only her for the Pocahontas dig. marylandblue Jun 2019 #38

I agree but first impressions are huge in politics. Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #39

Clinton's response definitely made the difference. marylandblue Jun 2019 #44

I think HILLARY Clinton was the big help - she aggressively defended Clinton and backed him karynnj Jun 2019 #64

Yes I was surprised she could not defend herself as vigorously as she defended Bill. marylandblue Jun 2019 #69

I suspect that it is always easier to defend someone else - especially some one you love or admire karynnj Jun 2019 #70

You made good points here. blm Jun 2019 #77

I Like Her Passion yellowwoodII Jun 2019 #10

Warren is going to be our Nominee in 2020 uawchild Jun 2019 #11

No she will not! Bookmark it! Nt USALiberal Jun 2019 #22

Warren or Buttigieg. I prefer Buttigieg, but Warren is more likely, and my second choice. marylandblue Jun 2019 #41

That would be fine with me! Qutzupalotl Jun 2019 #55

I think as time wears on, Biden will drop and Warren will lead. nt Javaman Jun 2019 #12

As her exposure widens, so will her appeal pecosbob Jun 2019 #17

We're all looking for something genuine... B Stieg Jun 2019 #18

Props to Senator Warren FakeNoose Jun 2019 #19

She's Doing The Work..... LovingA2andMI Jun 2019 #21

I'm glad to see her moving up. brer cat Jun 2019 #24

I would love... Catch2.2 Jun 2019 #25

Policy & Passion are a STRONG combination malchickiwick Jun 2019 #26

Good. I like her a lot. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #27

Agreed. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #28

If he stays true to 2016 form, he won't. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #30

Yeah I supported him in 2016 Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #32

I would love to see a battle between Warren and Biden. SouthernProgressive Jun 2019 #29

The image I see is pecosbob Jun 2019 #37

Have you heard her lately? She tells wonderful stories about her family femmedem Jun 2019 #65

That makes me happy. SunSeeker Jun 2019 #31

There is greatness in Warren's character Ponietz Jun 2019 #35

Polls generate interest but are pretty meaningless until after the first debate. Ligyron Jun 2019 #42

I'm glad to see it spinbaby Jun 2019 #43

I definitely support Warren. Lonestarblue Jun 2019 #45

I can't get that Jefferson's theme song out of my head backtoblue Jun 2019 #50

If Sanders really cared about the nation and defeating trump, he would withdraw and lunamagica Jun 2019 #51

Yeah for Senator Warren Gothmog Jun 2019 #52

I like the fact that Warren and Sanders occupy second and third spots. LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #53

GO LIZ! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #54

Yea for Elizabeth! She is working hard. Irishxs Jun 2019 #57

I like the story she told to Chris Hayes KrazyinKS Jun 2019 #58

Liz will kick Trumps ass 1 on 1 saljr1 Jun 2019 #59

Very nice, Elizabeth Warren. Very nice. aikoaiko Jun 2019 #61

Good! G_j Jun 2019 #62

The debates should be interesting.. ariesgem Jun 2019 #63

Definitely siphoning off Sanders supporters madville Jun 2019 #66

I love hearing this!!!!! nt Quixote1818 Jun 2019 #67

I can't wait until the debates. And I'm getting so f**king excited about Liz. ancianita Jun 2019 #68

She is like the perfect school principle, the one who refused to leave anyone behind. McCamy Taylor Jun 2019 #73

Go Liz! jimlup Jun 2019 #75

She Is Coming On Strong colsohlibgal Jun 2019 #76