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marylandblue

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6. Just my current preference based on policy and likeability
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 10:43 AM
Mar 2019

I am open to change, especially as I see who is best about handling the inevitable negative attacks and performs well in debates.

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

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Beto is the only one I have met in person and in person he is great! McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #1
Thanks, he seems like a great guy to hang with... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #11
I've met Cory Booker in person crazycatlady Mar 2019 #35
I am going to be a good "republican" RazzleCat Mar 2019 #2
uh... I think you're on the wrong board... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #12
joking the republican line is fall in love during the primary, fall in line for the election, hence RazzleCat Mar 2019 #40
I'm not sure how having an early favorite is some kind of surprise... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #3
Thanks, it's just surprising to me being in Florida and up to my ears in Republicans... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #13
I picked Warren for 1 simple reason at140 Mar 2019 #4
Thanks, I was for Warren last year. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #16
Running for president is hard at140 Mar 2019 #33
It's how they get their message out Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #42
There are a few I have decided against, but I haven't picked a favorite. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #5
Thanks, that's me too... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #18
I lived in WA in 2016 crazycatlady Mar 2019 #37
Just my current preference based on policy and likeability marylandblue Mar 2019 #6
Thanks, yeah... very likeable. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #19
I picked Yang Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #7
Thanks, I need to look him up. I just read a story on him today. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #20
It is worth looking over his website Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #45
I find him very realistic and intriguing Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #43
He seems to be just that Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #46
easy, it's time for a woman qazplm135 Mar 2019 #8
Thanks, I have no problem with a woman either. Again, I don't know enough about her. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #21
Not early at all.. I have been pulling for Biden since the 2017 inauguration of the current resident Peacetrain Mar 2019 #9
Thanks, it would be good to get someone in there that knows how to be a President again... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #22
"How in the hell did you pick one so early?" quickesst Mar 2019 #10
:) It got your attention didn't it? Sorry to be rude... Thanks for answering though... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #23
He's got enough kick in him.... quickesst Mar 2019 #34
My thoughts too. We're gonna need experience to dig out of this tRumphole quickly... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #36
A huge part of setting things right again.... quickesst Mar 2019 #38
Because I read about them and considered the options. Why is it your business? Politicub Mar 2019 #14
Thanks for answering... because I haven't read about all of them yet and I'm asking for help... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #24
Well Andy823 Mar 2019 #15
In my best Morgan Freeman voice... Thanks, Andy... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #25
It was quite easy for me. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2019 #17
Peggy, we're traveling the same path. I loved that look on Pete's face when they asked about Pence.. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #27
Totally understandable, PeeJ True Dough Mar 2019 #51
I believe that Kamala Harris would be a great president. wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #26
Thank you, wasupaloopa... Now that is what I was looking for... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #28
Harris / Inslee usrbs Mar 2019 #53
Experience, wisdom and likability. democratisphere Mar 2019 #29
Thanks, and agreed, but one wouldn't expect more than one term, right? PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #32
I don't believe in day to day variables and ping pong opinions Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #30
Thanks, but what can Beto O'Rourke do for me? I've yet to see a policy stance from him. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #31
I supported Bernie last time and support him this time. Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #39
+1 PDittie Mar 2019 #41
I'm flexible, my current choice isn't set in stone DesertRat Mar 2019 #44
The map, and who can change it is 100% my driver. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #47
"If I were to vote in a presidential primary TODAY" - that is the key word. NOT who you would patricia92243 Mar 2019 #48
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #49
It's fun to pick a candidate BlueWI Mar 2019 #50
I picked one for now, definitely subject to change sobenji Mar 2019 #52
There is very little in the differences among the candidates that overrides my fury at the Squinch Mar 2019 #54
I've been supporting Bernie since 2015. Nt roody Mar 2019 #55
i could back ANY of them but I love Joe...he makes me feel safe and hes funny.. samnsara Mar 2019 #56
For me executive experience and a good track record implementing policy that worked is important. Blue_true Mar 2019 #57
I chose Biden because I think he can beat Trump. Turin_C3PO Mar 2019 #58
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