Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: New Rule: If you are "Undecided" you don't get to bash any of the candidates [View all]randr
(12,648 posts)We have almost a year and a half to the election. Most Americans will not engage for at least 12 months. I am not at all happy that so many people are already "running". Those who would choose to lead need to spend their time and our money wisely. A series of town hall meetings for them to hear our concerns and ideas would be time well spent. After 12 months we would have some idea of who will work hardest for our goals. I have made an early pick only to possibly persuade others to lean toward a younger progressive candidate.
While I am on it I also have a strong sense of how we failed in the last go round.
I was a delegate for Bernie and ultimately voted for Hillary, facts I am proud of.
In hindsight a thought keeps haunting me. Time was that there were certain protocols. A Vice President who served a two term administration successfully, was often the choice in the next Presidential election. Had this been the case I certainly believe Biden would have defeated Trump, chosen Hillary as VP, and at this point may be stepping down; handing Hillary the helm.
Hindsight is no foresight but I keep wishing we had a solid footing and tradition to rely on that served us better than the mad rush to the finish I feel swept up in.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden