Democratic Primaries

TwilightZone

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26. This might come as a surprise, but movies are not real.

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 02:30 PM

Mar 2019

They involve people who are called actors. Actors play roles. The roles are usually not representative of the actors themselves.

From what I understand, Daniel Day Lewis was not president of the United States in the 1860s.

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

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I notice Joe Biden is being subject to extreme vetting. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 OP

I think he is more so because he's got the highest chance of onetexan Mar 2019 #1

I will be honest. I didn't like the tone of some of his comments. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #3

I am 100% sure they will be. MoonRiver Mar 2019 #14

Most will be. Control-Z Mar 2019 #39

Only the ones who aren't perceived as a threat will be spared. MoonRiver Mar 2019 #44

i get it, some of Joe's "gaffs" before were crinchworthy onetexan Mar 2019 #38

I agree cheezmaka Mar 2019 #59

yes i have noticed that too....you would think hes a woman as much hates being dumped on him.. samnsara Mar 2019 #2

It's the crucible of politics. WheelWalker Mar 2019 #4

Extreme vetting? How so? Joe hasn't even declared he's running yet... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #5

Of course none of that is true. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #17

Really?! Joe has declared his candidacy?! Link please...but, you already knew none of that is true. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #20

Yes, really!1!1!1!1!1!2!1!1!1!1!1!1!1 BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #22

Wow, Joe must have kept the announcement of his candidacy a super secret that only you know about!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #49

I know, right!!1!1!!!!!!1! BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #61

Totally agree workinclasszero Mar 2019 #32

It really is incredible what's happening. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #67

Imagine what DU will be like workinclasszero Mar 2019 #69

Seriously! Maybe President Sanders will get some respect after he takes the oath of office InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #70

Maybe but around here? workinclasszero Mar 2019 #71

Yeah the worst bkelly Mar 2019 #66

Yup, it's like tiddlywinks compared to the bashing going on with Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #68

Where are the presumptive GOP nominee's tax returns? dalton99a Mar 2019 #6

I'm sure there will be plenty of that this cycle. David__77 Mar 2019 #7

It's not a problem; if a candidate can't hold up to it, they shouldn't be president LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #10

It could certainly turn out for the best! David__77 Mar 2019 #11

Reminds me of the concept of Advocatus Diaboli DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #21

Biden can handle it; he's been there LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #8

Consistent with Al Franken? floppyboo Mar 2019 #9

This might come as a surprise, but movies are not real. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #26

you missed my point. Times change floppyboo Mar 2019 #34

Trading Places was released in 1983, not the 70s. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #42

He probably meant his brother, Jim. n/t BlueStater Mar 2019 #43

The dude in the scene with Franken was Tom Davis, his longtime writing partner. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #45

did I say John? no I didn't. floppyboo Mar 2019 #46

Who cares what it "feels". BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #60

You have no point. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #47

yup - you missed it. Wasn't talking about the movie. floppyboo Mar 2019 #48

"Wasn't talking about the movie." TwilightZone Mar 2019 #54

Pppht floppyboo Mar 2019 #56

indeed. media pretty smug about it too. after they ignored trump raped his own wife. EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #12

media needs to remember Biden elected twice by national electorate. It's all baked in. EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #13

Most presidents are relatively young, partly because with time comes baggage. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #15

At the moment, Joe Biden . . . peggysue2 Mar 2019 #16

And, by the time he declares (assuming he does), the media cycle will have largely moved on LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #18

Yes, it's what happens in any campaign. And those with more history are more susceptible. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #19

Biden will struggle in the Me Too era. Renew Deal Mar 2019 #23

I agree, and you can bet it will be egged on by the RW....they'll smell blood OnDoutside Mar 2019 #24

Not 6 months ago Anita Hill said Biden owes her and the nation an apology. That's going to come up. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #25

Politically speaking, it would be smart if Biden apologized. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #50

Only with people who still think it's 1991. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #28

+1 LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #31

You don't have to go nearly that far back Renew Deal Mar 2019 #37

Yes, I'm sure you believe that and want it to be true. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #41

Just a taste workinclasszero Mar 2019 #27

Sure you can. Btw, you badly misused a term and Hortensis Mar 2019 #33

There's some pretty heinous words Bernie said in support of the crime bill as well emulatorloo Mar 2019 #36

The majority of the CBC supported the crime bill. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #51

Yes I know emulatorloo Mar 2019 #64

Biden on the Crime Bill crazytown Mar 2019 #72

It was a different time. It was a different era. It was a response to a different set of problems. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #73

The one Sanders voted for? LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #58

I would definitely like to see Sanders redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #29

He will; there willl also be more questions about the culture of sexual harrasment and violence LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #30

It is only a matter of time Trenzalore Mar 2019 #53

I agree about the age thing redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #55

It would be easy for me as well Trenzalore Mar 2019 #57

Yes, I am fine with any of those three right now. redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #63

I likr Joe Biden and it is clear that trump/the GOP are scared of him Gothmog Mar 2019 #35

Vetting - yes, extreme vetting - no karynnj Mar 2019 #40

Joe has baggage Trenzalore Mar 2019 #52

I've got a couple of issues with him... BooScout Mar 2019 #62

Not a fraction of a fraction fully vetted Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #65