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In reply to the discussion: If Bernie or Beto had challenged Biden the way Harris did, would people here be as angry with them [View all]True Blue American
(18,579 posts)39. Made Pete look more
Considerate. He did not attack anyone.
Not every one agrees with Kamala on bussing. It destroyed our City School system because those who could afford to, both black and white moved out to the suburbs. They objected to their kids being bussed clear across town when they had close neighborhood schools.
The Congress should have poured that money into fixing Schools.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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If Bernie or Beto had challenged Biden the way Harris did, would people here be as angry with them [View all]
EffieBlack
Jun 2019
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I think a Biden-Pete ticket would have difficulty energizing key voters in our base
EffieBlack
Jun 2019
#2
They can find a way to be angry at or hate anyone. The will try to demonize any challengers.
kysrsoze
Jun 2019
#21
We only lost in 2016 by 80K votes in 3 states, despite massive voter suppression
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#44
That's absolutely true. And that's why I think it is ridiculous to think Biden is our only hope n/t
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#96
Right... and who can win those states back is the question...MI, WI and PA... I don't see any
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#88
There's zero reason to think that Biden is the only person who could get those 80K votes.
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#97
I think Biden-Anyone wins every state that HRC won. What VP helps in MI/WI/PA and maybe elsewhere?
thesquanderer
Jun 2019
#86
I have no problem with strong women. I am disappointed in her angry confrontation because I
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#4
She was not calm. And I am offended that you insinuate I am reading in anger because she is
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#9
She was very calm. There was absolutely nothing "angry" about her tone or demeanor
EffieBlack
Jun 2019
#12
I edited my initial response. I would appreciate your reading it. I do not tonight want to see the
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#20
I thought she was angry and played the victim somewhat...not a good idea when you run for president.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#89
I actually got the impression that she was sympathetic toward him while pushing him into a corner,
Chemisse
Jun 2019
#78
Why is it so hard for Biden to make a simple apology? That's all it would have taken.
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#46
he shouldn't apologize because he said nothing wrong. The wrong is Kamala mischaracterized his words
onetexan
Jun 2019
#81
No reason to apologize to Hill. He voted against Thomas. She wanted the hearing. Republicans did
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#93
True. I still like Joe Biden. He's a good guy, deep down. Its going to be an interesting primary.
kysrsoze
Jun 2019
#19
If Sanders or O'Rourke described an opponent's words as "hurtful," would it generate
RHMerriman
Jun 2019
#13
Harris didn't have the spotlight on her for being Obama's VP for 8 years. She's not been getting by
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#48
My comments on Bernie: "over-aggressive, wound too tight, abrasive personality, devoid of
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#28
Yes, that is true! It is also something prez Obama knew and played it out very well
Thekaspervote
Jun 2019
#103
I really really like Harris. I respect her right to say what she did and the way she said it
Tom Rinaldo
Jun 2019
#67
If Biden had responded by bringing up Harris' truancy program while she was San Francisco DA,
sop
Jun 2019
#29
That is what I feel she was trying to do. I felt she made a calculated move, though I am sure
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#32
I do too. I think the heavy emotional approach and very personal confrontation must have taken
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#109
If I felt their line of attack was bullshit then yes of course I would. So you're saying Harris is
UniteFightBack
Jun 2019
#62
I disagree...and I haven't seen Harris defend her record yet...but I suppose we will fairly soon.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#90
If anyone has the temerity to question it. She was a controversial DA and AG. I always felt
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#113
Her attacks on Biden will not help her!! Booker already tried ...same racial issues
Thekaspervote
Jun 2019
#106
Yes I would. I find her attacks on Biden both unfair and damaging to our chances to win a general.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#87
Beto wouldn't challenge someone like that, and hell yes I would be angry at Sanders.
W_HAMILTON
Jun 2019
#91
I'm not angry with her. I just think she overplayed her hand by immediately selling T-shirt's.
Quackers
Jun 2019
#108
Yes. It was the way she delivered her point and I wouldn't accept that from anyone.
Claritie Pixie
Jun 2019
#125
You mean if they had used the same words and attacked him about the same thing?
Honeycombe8
Jun 2019
#128