Democratic Primaries

marylandblue

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97. Yes, that's what we think, but what is your point?

Thu Jun 20, 2019, 08:22 AM

Jun 2019

We believe you think he can win and that no other candidate can win the GE. Many of you has said so. But it creates an odd dynamic. We can't have an honest discussion about his strengths and weaknesses as a candidate because you believe he is our only salvation.

When you only have one salvation, you guard him against all criticism. Even when it's just your friends telling you your lifeboat sprung a leak.

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

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Wow! Cory just set Joe straight on CNN about who should apologize... [View all] JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 OP

Article: Black lawmakers get Biden's back amid 'segregationist' uproar emulatorloo Jun 2019 #1

Why is criticising a political opponent "smearing" them? nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #3

I changed the wording before you posted. Booker should concentrate on his own strengths imho emulatorloo Jun 2019 #5

Sorry I was not fast enough. Joe should focus on the future... JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #12

Biden isn't a segregationist or racist. False attacks like this will probably backfire I am afraid. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #32

I'm sorry but since I did not say either of the things you are saying I said... JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #37

Goodnight Joe. As I say I enjoy reading your OPs. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #39

Every night is great to me... JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #40

I hear ya! emulatorloo Jun 2019 #43

Sweet and neat. emmaverybo Jun 2019 #54

Yes he should... it does not improve my opinion of him... not at all Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #28

When a black man says "You don't joke about calling black men 'boys" Autumn Jun 2019 #46

Autumn, I'll just say mischaracterization of what any of our candidates say doesn't sit well with me emulatorloo Jun 2019 #51

My eye roll was not directed at you. One does not expect a black man, in this day and age Autumn Jun 2019 #58

Agreed no apologies. OTOH this will be out of the news cycle in a day or so emulatorloo Jun 2019 #77

Thank you!! Certainly more posters should have your kind civility Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #86

Even in that article, they only cite 3 CBC members who said it was fine tishaLA Jun 2019 #14

I no longer would support Booker for the national ticket. Grasswire2 Jun 2019 #82

Why? Booker has a unique experience here as an African-American man. dawg day Jun 2019 #103

Thank you!! This should have put an end to calling Biden just short of an unfeeling racist...but Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #85

Biden is not a segregationist sympathizer vlyons Jun 2019 #101

In the last couple weeks HopeAgain Jun 2019 #2

it will be endless Skittles Jun 2019 #7

Seems like a mischaracterization of everthing Biden said. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #10

Odd, I don't see that cause I would report it. nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #15

I think your bias won't allow you to "see" it. We all have our biases so that's cool. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #18

👍🏼 nt Nuggets Jun 2019 #33

It's not that he's a pervert HopeAgain Jun 2019 #89

The thing about not being called a boy really got me. Blue_true Jun 2019 #72

That was the point of the (poor) joke. crazytown Jun 2019 #81

Yeah, the boy comment bothered me too, not the overall statement. cwydro Jun 2019 #93

I just now heard Biden's comment on CNN...omg Indygram Jun 2019 #4

The utter lack of self-awareness in Biden is so discouraging. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #6

Yeah like he not knowing that a hateful White racist would NEVER call him "boy". nt Blue_true Jun 2019 #74

It convinced me to never even consider Cory. OhZone Jun 2019 #8

Same here. nt Kahuna7 Jun 2019 #9

And me as well... hey Cory find something positive and go after it. Your negativity isn't working Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #30

Booker can do much better than that. Boneheaded decision by his campaign staff IMHO emulatorloo Jun 2019 #13

Haven't considered him since Al Franken. LakeArenal Jun 2019 #49

THIS !!!! uponit7771 Jun 2019 #99

Biden is self destructing much sooner than I thought he would mtnsnake Jun 2019 #11

He's only self destructing in the eyes who would like him to self destruct George II Jun 2019 #17

A lot of wishful thinking. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #20

Love your parody account. Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #22

It seems pretty obvious why his campaign shanny Jun 2019 #29

Boom! nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #42

I think August. After a couple of debates. nt Autumn Jun 2019 #48

No he didn't. I wholeheartedly supported Booker for Senator, and he was the FIRST candidate.... George II Jun 2019 #16

Yes he is. And Joe is making my case by saying Cory is wrong when he was.... JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #24

No he doesn't. Cory is wrong, and HE should apologize. I'm VERY disappointed with Booker..... George II Jun 2019 #27

Why for opposing a political opponent? nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #31

It's the manner in which a candidate opposes a political opponent. George II Jun 2019 #45

Exactly! OhZone Jun 2019 #105

The same Cory Booker who defended Romney over Obama and the Bain attacks? Drunken Irishman Jun 2019 #19

I like Booker. And I definitely remember that bizarre attack on Obama. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #21

Yup! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #34

video melman Jun 2019 #23

Of course. George II Jun 2019 #25

Thanks! I've been trying to find it! nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #26

Was hoping you would chime in with a positive video about Candidate Booker's many strengths emulatorloo Jun 2019 #36

Why? melman Jun 2019 #38

Of course I don't object to Booker's comments being posted. I just want to see positivity from you emulatorloo Jun 2019 #41

Really? melman Jun 2019 #47

What Booker said is part of the record and the discussion. Of course it should be posted. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #53

You are adorable. Demit Jun 2019 #50

Thanks. I mean it when I say it! emulatorloo Jun 2019 #52

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #59

I've had some tough times lately. Being positive helps me get through them. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #60

Isn't that delightful? melman Jun 2019 #56

You are an excellent poster. That's the truth. emulatorloo Jun 2019 #57

Him/her being a die-hard BS supporter you won't see that. Damaging the front runner in the hopes... George II Jun 2019 #55

That's going to be all over the news tomorrow. Biden is now unelectable. ecstatic Jun 2019 #79

I don't see it that way at all Skittles Jun 2019 #80

And with all that "experience" we keep hearing about that candidates like Pete don't have. mobeau69 Jun 2019 #91

absolutely we can and should do better Skittles Jun 2019 #106

And this is how we get 4 more years of trump dsp3000 Jun 2019 #35

Who here called Biden a racist? nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #44

no one Skittles Jun 2019 #65

Thanks! nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #66

it's easier to accuse that than to admit he just says stupid things Skittles Jun 2019 #70

The complaint is that he is a tone deaf Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #95

Not funny...and so many impressed with candidates who appearto have no chance to win a general. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #61

Except for Joe? nt JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #62

Yes. He takes the states we need. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #68

Agree! Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #84

Yes, that's what we think, but what is your point? marylandblue Jun 2019 #97

He's given up on kumbaya customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #63

Hey! I love Newark! JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #64

And your cousin customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #67

I really like this part from Cory: JoeOtterbein Jun 2019 #69

Yeah. Joe is really stepping in piles. Blue_true Jun 2019 #71

welcome aboard the Persist Train :) Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2019 #87

Not exactly. The debates are the markers for me. Blue_true Jun 2019 #108

I'll just repeat a previous post.... quickesst Jun 2019 #73

complete nonsense Skittles Jun 2019 #75

"complete nonsense" quickesst Jun 2019 #76

just because not everyone is 100% behind Biden Skittles Jun 2019 #78

That's true.... quickesst Jun 2019 #90

SERIOUS flaws Skittles Jun 2019 #107

Not quite done here..... quickesst Jun 2019 #110

Interesting breakdown... tend to agree Thekaspervote Jun 2019 #83

People are talking about fighting fire with fire.... quickesst Jun 2019 #92

+1, uponit7771 Jun 2019 #100

Miscalculation on Cory's part. ucrdem Jun 2019 #88

Context please? brooklynite Jun 2019 #94

I disagree Gothmog Jun 2019 #96

What did Cory say on CNN? I don't have cable. robbedvoter Jun 2019 #98

These clearly disingenuous attacks on Biden are from desperation. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2019 #102

This! OhZone Jun 2019 #104

According to Symone Sanders, Biden did not praise a segregationist Gothmog Jun 2019 #109