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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Washington Post-Opinion: Biden's heart-on-his-sleeve campaign [View all]emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)4. First article I have seen that captures what distinguishes Biden from rest of the field, what his
appeal is all about. Beyond this emotional appeal, he is the most job-specific qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced candidate.
However, building a presidential campaign based not on policy plans but on emotion, aspiration and inspiration is a very contemporary phenomenon. Bill Clintons I feel your pain and Barack Obamas hope and change reflected an awareness that voters want more than PowerPoint presentations from their president. They want to know he or she sees, understands and cares deeply about them.
Fix the damage, Joe
The world needs you
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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She has been quite critical of Trump and Republican leaders. Michael Steele, Steve Schmidt,
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#38
Warren has a 1% share of black voters. Try to "sell" that as "electable" in a general election.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#12
Biden's continued strength with Black voters has to be very concerning for other candidates.
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#43
That fact makes her insight more valuable. And illustrates the wide appeal Biden has.
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#37