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Democratic Primaries

tritsofme

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13. Let's not fool ourselves, these are niche candidates.

Reply to mysteryowl (Original post)

Mon Aug 26, 2019, 12:35 AM

Aug 2019

Not legitimate contenders like Reagan in ‘76 or Kennedy in ‘80, not even really in the same league as Buchanan in ‘92.

It’s Trump’ Republican party, he owns it.

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

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With trump being primaried... [View all] mysteryowl Aug 2019 OP

Yes, but he won't show up for it. madaboutharry Aug 2019 #1

He'll hold a "fundraiser" for Veterans, then keep all the money like he did last time. George II Aug 2019 #2

Oh... interesting mysteryowl Aug 2019 #3

Trump will think he doesn't dare skip out on the debates. He'll think he brewens Aug 2019 #4

I know I won't watch it either way. mysteryowl Aug 2019 #6

He'll turn it into a big thing without spending any money Lordquinton Aug 2019 #10

it's... myohmy2 Aug 2019 #5

Hey, that was your "666" numbered post mysteryowl Aug 2019 #7

I'm... myohmy2 Aug 2019 #8

Curious, the "666" changed to "667" mysteryowl Aug 2019 #9

The RNC customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #11

Yes, this sounds likely. mysteryowl Aug 2019 #12

Let's not fool ourselves, these are niche candidates. tritsofme Aug 2019 #13

If Mittens Romney announced customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #14

Weld became a non-entity in republikkan circles when he endorsed Clinton in 2016 rpannier Aug 2019 #15

With Walsh announcing, I certainly hope so TlalocW Aug 2019 #16

Walsh & Weld are not big enough names. Funtatlaguy Aug 2019 #17

Kasich and Evan McMullin too (Mitt will not do it, as his fellow Rethug Senators would go bonkers) Celerity Aug 2019 #18

But in their hearts, would they still prefer Trump to a Dem? Funtatlaguy Aug 2019 #19

I think most I listed would rather have Biden as POTUS and the Rethugs keep the Senate and then Celerity Aug 2019 #20

Yes, they could live with that. But not Warren or Sanders. Funtatlaguy Aug 2019 #21

They would be less enthusiastic about that, yes, but give them the Senate for the 4 years and the Celerity Aug 2019 #22

I think we could get possibly Kasich or others doing just that. sunonmars Aug 2019 #23

Until a sitting governor or Senator enters the race bucolic_frolic Aug 2019 #24

NO. I doubt he will even debate the Democratic candidate - he's totally awful at it. lark Aug 2019 #25

In the event that Trump declines to debate, the Democratic candidate... Zambero Aug 2019 #26

That would be the smart thing for the Democratic party to do, but will they play hard ball? lark Aug 2019 #27

I don't think he will agree to debate. Period. CTyankee Aug 2019 #28

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Aug 2019 #29