Democratic Primaries

FakeNoose

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25. The weasels have gotten into the hen house

Reply to emulatorloo (Reply #10)

Wed Jun 19, 2019, 03:47 PM

Jun 2019

Is anyone surprised? We've known they were coming and they don't have much else to do.

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

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What The Hell is Going On Around Here? [View all] busterbrown Jun 2019 OP

K&R nt LibFarmer Jun 2019 #1

Bots, trolls and assholes. we can do it Jun 2019 #2

I agree with you wholeheartedly. n/t TrunKated Jun 2019 #3

Biden is the best candidate for winning the rust belt, as well as some southern states. George II Jun 2019 #4

The gaffes have come home to roost. Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #5

I agree Voltaire. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #36

I agree ☝🏾 I think she inspires many, BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2019 #40

How has You're online behavior SCVDem Jun 2019 #43

Is this how a Democratic front runner wins? saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #54

The point being, SCVDem Jun 2019 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author BigOleDummy Jun 2019 #66

Wtf. I'm not running for President. Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #79

*your Agschmid Jun 2019 #116

Joe Biden has never lost a general election. Progressive dog Jun 2019 #104

He has imploded two primary campaigns. Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #105

Lots of people have lost in primaries. Progressive dog Jun 2019 #106

The kudos for that victory belong to Obama. Biden has trouble on his own. marylandblue Jun 2019 #108

Did I mention that Joe was chosen to run for Vice President Progressive dog Jun 2019 #109

My point is that does not make him a good campaigner on his own. marylandblue Jun 2019 #110

Joe won seven Senate races Progressive dog Jun 2019 #115

Only the first election was remotely competitive, the remaining 6 he was the overwhelming favorite marylandblue Jun 2019 #117

There are no national primaries Progressive dog Jun 2019 #118

Quit that. You know exactly what I meant. marylandblue Jun 2019 #119

Thanks, buster. elleng Jun 2019 #6

I think we need to keep in mind that DU is probably not representative The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #7

Amen to that!! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #28

Absolutely! I don't know who those people prefer, I don't know them at all. marylandblue Jun 2019 #51

Brava and Bravo saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #64

I was going to post something to that effect. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2019 #56

This is very true. The average Dem voter is more moderate and not a political junkie like we are. Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #63

You also speak for me. pazzyanne Jun 2019 #68

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #8

"Some are simply rooting for Trump if their candidate does not appear to be winning"? Demit Jun 2019 #14

Thanks for proving the point that Joe Biden is the worst possible choice that we could nominate mtnsnake Jun 2019 #9

Yet every poll has him doing better than the rest. Can that change? Of course. oldsoftie Jun 2019 #32

Amen! pazzyanne Jun 2019 #69

+1 MrsCoffee Jun 2019 #99

There appears to be some compelling need by some to damage our Democratic Candidates emulatorloo Jun 2019 #10

It's about keeping them on their toes. bornsunny Jun 2019 #13

NO WE NEED SOMEONE WHO WILL BEAT RUMP. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS FOR FUCKS SAKE. NT UniteFightBack Jun 2019 #92

I'm telling ya... busterbrown Jun 2019 #97

I DON'T THINK BIDEN CAN DO IT! AM I ALLOWED TO SAY THIS OUT LOUD? marylandblue Jun 2019 #112

YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM NOT THE SOLUTION!!! bornsunny Jun 2019 #113

Nonsense Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #17

I'm undecided. I see negative attacks on all of our candidates that aren't necessarily legitimate emulatorloo Jun 2019 #21

I agree with your stance Kitchari Jun 2019 #74

correct Skittles Jun 2019 #47

I stood up for Beto when there were false attacks on him, claiming he was "in the pocket of big oil" emulatorloo Jun 2019 #50

Yes, thanks, an impressive 'divide the dems' movement happening today, elleng Jun 2019 #19

The weasels have gotten into the hen house FakeNoose Jun 2019 #25

Dems love to eat their own. We don't need republicans to do that for us. FloridaBlues Jun 2019 #37

I think Mayor Pete would garner a lot of middle America votes Shanti Mama Jun 2019 #11

By middle America, Butterflylady Jun 2019 #70

If your OP describes the kind of election and the kind of country you want to see, Ron Green Jun 2019 #12

People have different opinions. Film at 11:00.* DrToast Jun 2019 #15

it wasn't desertion, it was lack of inspiration, very low voter turnout, Centrists just don't yaesu Jun 2019 #16

HRC got nearly as many votes as Obama. And won voters most concerned with jobs/economy emulatorloo Jun 2019 #24

Not in Pennsylvania Sugarcoated Jun 2019 #49

It took treason to beat her. MrsCoffee Jun 2019 #100

True Sugarcoated Jun 2019 #111

No it was treason. MrsCoffee Jun 2019 #102

It's going to get worse. Kaleva Jun 2019 #18

I want the "best" and "brightest" -- and that's who is best to go up against Trump. earthshine Jun 2019 #20

The best and brrightest SCVDem Jun 2019 #85

I want the "best" and "brightest" to lead this country. earthshine Jun 2019 #87

So was P. T. Barnum! SCVDem Jun 2019 #88

Excuse me? earthshine Jun 2019 #91

Sorry, not directed at you. SCVDem Jun 2019 #94

Centrist just really don't care... moonseller66 Jun 2019 #22

Yet the self described Independents/centrists are who wins elections oldsoftie Jun 2019 #33

As a "centrist with a progressive streak" I am offended by your post. pazzyanne Jun 2019 #71

Hear, hear! LongtimeAZDem Jun 2019 #76

Offensive, inaccurate, and insulting. IMO LongtimeAZDem Jun 2019 #78

Far as im concerned Joe IS the best & brightest onetexan Jun 2019 #23

I will vote for a ham sandwich, if that ham sandwich is able to defeat tRump*... Raster Jun 2019 #26

Then the public -- uninspired by the ham sandwich -- acts like a pendulum again and ... FiveGoodMen Jun 2019 #35

hes brighter and better than I am so hes the brightest and the best for me.... samnsara Jun 2019 #27

Your whole theory is based on misinformation. Hillary didn't suffer from lack of turnout. pnwmom Jun 2019 #29

This all about locus of control. There are a million factors we can't control or that don't matter. marylandblue Jun 2019 #61

Then we, as a party, need to spend more time helping those voters get re-registered and getting pnwmom Jun 2019 #75

Yes, we can do that too. marylandblue Jun 2019 #81

Divided over nominee and impeachment. Sucks Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #31

MORE leeway? They'll hide a post just for being unpopular, regardless of facts. oldsoftie Jun 2019 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #39

The middle of the pack deserted Clinton in the last election? I thought it was those Autumn Jun 2019 #38

It's depressing to have to settle and that people think this is the best we have amuse bouche Jun 2019 #41

I AGREE Skittles Jun 2019 #46

It depresses me too. Demit Jun 2019 #59

Too many insecure white guys The Wizard Jun 2019 #42

The front runner, murielm99 Jun 2019 #44

I think we can do better Skittles Jun 2019 #45

Yeah, I like a bunch of them too. Warren is my fave, followed by Buttigieg, PatrickforO Jun 2019 #48

A lot of people don't like that logic in a primary. SouthernProgressive Jun 2019 #52

A primary is what is happening here. Shocker... some people may not have Biden as their first choice Politicub Jun 2019 #53

I Have A Different Assessment - Doesn't Make Me Right; Makes Me Different DallasNE Jun 2019 #55

Warren, Buttigieg, Harris True Dough Jun 2019 #57

If we end up with Joe he will have our support randr Jun 2019 #58

Thank you for that! True Blue American Jun 2019 #60

Maybe you're right, but the facts show that any of several Dems will beat Trump in Michigan... Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #62

I. Don't. Care. Laffy Kat Jun 2019 #65

What's got to end is the circular firing squads. WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2019 #67

Thank you! pazzyanne Jun 2019 #77

I admire your loyalty. saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #72

prong 1 of the 3-prong GOP strategy: "Smear as socialist" EveHammond13 Jun 2019 #73

The Trolls must be loving this infighting and lack of liberalism Perseus Jun 2019 #80

+1 Docreed2003 Jun 2019 #82

YES saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #84

My post #83 SCVDem Jun 2019 #86

OMG we don't all agree 100% for one candidate Skittles Jun 2019 #90

I like Pete the best dsp3000 Jun 2019 #89

I beg to differ! Both me and my husband are waaaay above 50! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #93

??? Skittles Jun 2019 #95

The majority of church going elderly arent. they voted for trump and they will vote for him again. dsp3000 Jun 2019 #98

a lot of people said a black man could not be elected Skittles Jun 2019 #107

K&R Scurrilous Jun 2019 #96

called primary season and just ignore all the noise from exteme end of our party beachbum bob Jun 2019 #101

How many Dem candidates do you think can't beat Trump? Nt hughee99 Jun 2019 #103

... Scurrilous Jun 2019 #114