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DesertRat

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34. Not exactly a ringing endorsement. nt

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Wed Aug 21, 2019, 12:32 AM

Aug 2019

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

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Jill Biden: 'Swallow a little bit' and vote for Joe [View all] Baclava Aug 2019 OP

Interesting Choice of Words... dlk Aug 2019 #1

No kidding NT enough Aug 2019 #5

Can't believe Jill said that... that's some vote of confidence! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #35

well that's condescending bigtree Aug 2019 #2

Irony is dead. Princetonian Aug 2019 #9

No kidding! Cha Aug 2019 #17

Oh my! BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #66

lol@yes "irony is dead". Cha Aug 2019 #16

No it isn't. It's practical, and she's basically shattering the "purity" myth. George II Aug 2019 #23

the 'purity myth' is an invention of those who advocate doing less bigtree Aug 2019 #71

+1 The myth is that there is a middle Ponietz Aug 2019 #85

+1 Celerity Aug 2019 #92

Biden failed at this, three times bigtree Aug 2019 #25

How many times will Senator Harris run for president do you suppose...she is not doing well...but is Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #57

one more time bigtree Aug 2019 #60

Not looking like she will win the nomination much less a general...but maybe in 2028. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #69

Joe's electable enough bigtree Aug 2019 #80

That he is... I just want to win in 2020. We need three states WI, MI and PA. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #94

agree, and i'd love it if she mends fences with Joe and he considers her for VEEP onetexan Aug 2019 #86

Thanks Demrule, i had forgotten to mention that small fact re: her sliding in the polls in my onetexan Aug 2019 #63

I think that is the number. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #68

uh huh, she also was never VP. And she's a first term senator. How many years has Biden been in the onetexan Aug 2019 #61

Stay down. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #65

that is a stunningly accurate post Locrian Aug 2019 #82

I have a lot of respect for Jill Biden nini Aug 2019 #27

what a damn remark though bigtree Aug 2019 #58

+1 Ponietz Aug 2019 #84

She means...you might think your candidate is better on say health care but electability is what Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #3

Yes, which is why Bernie is going to be the nominee... no question!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #37

True to form! BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #67

People need more of a reason to vote for someone - than that. bloom Aug 2019 #49

I don't not this year...Trump must go. But I like Biden...he will be a good president and able Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #55

I don't know if that is laughable or sad. LonePirate Aug 2019 #4

Sad Steelrolled Aug 2019 #15

Both!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #38

I happen to agree with Jill Biden. There is no perfect candidate, and onetexan Aug 2019 #6

We can beat Trump. We have several other than Joe that can do it and Autumn Aug 2019 #7

It wasn't a pre-planned comment, off the cuff. Polls show that Biden is the best to beat trump.... George II Aug 2019 #11

Polls show that Biden's NOT the only one who can beat Trump... his supporters Autumn Aug 2019 #14

But they show that Biden has the biggest margin against trump. George II Aug 2019 #20

They show that Biden is not the only one who can beat Trump. That biggest margin of his Autumn Aug 2019 #22

I agree Andy823 Aug 2019 #31

This morning's Morning Consult Poll results: George II Aug 2019 #51

Awesome! Bernie can beat Trump too. So no need to take Dr. Jills advice and swallow? Autumn Aug 2019 #52

Tom Steyer isn't even on the list. Nobody has a better chance of beating trump than Biden. True? George II Aug 2019 #53

I concur! Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #21

your bottom line has to be that we have to beat Trump rpannier Aug 2019 #8

You haven't been paying attention, he HAS a primary campaign slogan. George II Aug 2019 #10

It's way too early in the campaign for this tactic. Sheesh. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2019 #12

. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #13

Stop winking at me, please! George II Aug 2019 #19

So tired of the sales job-hard sell, early close delisen Aug 2019 #18

On the contrary, I interpret it as her appealing to the electorate to "think". Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #24

During our last presidential election, millions of people democrank Aug 2019 #26

And many refused to, and that's a major reason Trump is president. DavidDvorkin Aug 2019 #28

It should be noted that 2016 was the first election since the Supreme Court ruled against CentralMass Aug 2019 #33

Hpefully Stacey Abrams' national anti-voter suppression campaign tears into that rot. Celerity Aug 2019 #41

Exactly right Green Line Aug 2019 #74

... jcgoldie Aug 2019 #29

"...we have to beat Trump." myohmy2 Aug 2019 #30

+1 CentralMass Aug 2019 #32

Sure. It will be very comforting to cling to those ideals Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #43

Lol another angry candidate who isnt a real Dem onetexan Aug 2019 #44

Not exactly a ringing endorsement. nt DesertRat Aug 2019 #34

Seriously!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #39

wow, what a choice of words nt Celerity Aug 2019 #36

my reaction as well.n/t MBS Aug 2019 #47

Yeah, I did a spit take on that. Autumn Aug 2019 #50

lololololol Celerity Aug 2019 #70

Good God Lotusflower70 Aug 2019 #40

Nothong awful about it. Jill said what we all need to consider. onetexan Aug 2019 #45

So simple to me. Whoever has the best matchups! nt Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #42

IMHO, this isn't a winning campaign strategy DeminPennswoods Aug 2019 #46

I think it is...I always consider whether a person can get elected when I make a primary choice. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #56

I think they think it is, Generic Democrat, middle of the road Joe, we got this, don't rock the boat Baclava Aug 2019 #72

I'm a Warren fan, my best friend is Biden all the way. cwydro Aug 2019 #48

For different reasons I bet lol n/t Baclava Aug 2019 #96

Yikes! jalan48 Aug 2019 #54

Can we get shirts? "I Swallow For Joe Biden" n/t zackymilly Aug 2019 #59

... DesertRat Aug 2019 #75

👍 Ponietz Aug 2019 #95

I don't think this "whatever" is worth more than a very short thread. Hortensis Aug 2019 #62

Gee willakers what a shock!1!1 BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #64

"Your candidate might be better on, I don't know, health care'' Celerity Aug 2019 #73

Hmm BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #87

I am sure she does but this interview is certainly not Exhibit A in terms of effectively doing so Celerity Aug 2019 #88

There are a lot of words said by a lot of people over the course of any presidential campaign. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #89

agreed Celerity Aug 2019 #90

That to you is an example of enthusiasm? lame54 Aug 2019 #76

Bazinga! George II Aug 2019 #77

How's Warren doing in South Carolina, Baclava? Princetonian Aug 2019 #78

I will vote MFM008 Aug 2019 #79

I don't and the majority of Americans don't want Medicare for All if they have to give up emmaverybo Aug 2019 #81

just not true... Locrian Aug 2019 #83

No. The plans won't be the same. And people whose employers pay most of the premium...? How emmaverybo Aug 2019 #93

Oops. progressoid Aug 2019 #91