Democratic Primaries

hlthe2b

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2. There are a lot of bad feelings from the likes of Bennett, and other "low perforning" candidates...

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Wed Aug 28, 2019, 02:29 PM

Aug 2019

including those who got into the race late and those who missed by only one or two polls in the two standard criteria.

While part of me thinks, "great, let's winnow down," I have to admit that it does make me uneasy to see candidates forced out this early--by way of excluding them from free media exposure in the debates.

So, maybe we should have a second night dedicated only to those who did not qualify for the main event (Keep the original qualifying 10 to their own night). It seems disparaging and much like the "children's table" comparison, but it might be the only way to appease candidates and supporters who believe they are being "railroaded" by the party.

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

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Gillibrand is "pumping millions into ads" [View all] question everything Aug 2019 OP

At a certain point, some of the crowd must realize that the support is not there. guillaumeb Aug 2019 #1

There are a lot of bad feelings from the likes of Bennett, and other "low perforning" candidates... hlthe2b Aug 2019 #2

Agree!! Why should anyone be silenced Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #3

they aren't being silenced qazplm135 Aug 2019 #9

Exactly. If just declaring for the presidency entitled one to be taken seriously, why shouldn't we LincolnRossiter Aug 2019 #16

"Silenced?" Oh, agree! This current "DNC glass always empty Hortensis Aug 2019 #13

They had to know this would happen... MicaelS Aug 2019 #7

They all knew the rules before they jumped in calguy Aug 2019 #11

That's true, but ingnores fact that these rules eliminate opportunity for the less wealthy/funded hlthe2b Aug 2019 #14

Buttigieg was wealthy? qazplm135 Aug 2019 #17

All four got in early and had more name recognition than the bottom tier. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #19

so you think questioning your argument equals rudeness? qazplm135 Aug 2019 #20

No. I made clear what I found to be rude. Even quoted it back to you. Surely you didn't miss that? hlthe2b Aug 2019 #21

saying your argument doesn't fly qazplm135 Aug 2019 #22

Done. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #23

pretty simple question qazplm135 Aug 2019 #24

Hope springs eternal... comradebillyboy Aug 2019 #4

nobody is being forced out. marginals can campaign til convention if they want nt msongs Aug 2019 #5

Not About Franken? JGug1 Aug 2019 #6

Same here. But as I said, someone posted here, some months ago question everything Aug 2019 #10

"Vague "women issue" ? What do you mean? delisen Aug 2019 #8

She dropped, but I wanted to reply to you question everything Aug 2019 #28

Thanks for your response! delisen Aug 2019 #29

She is an eggregious flip flopper. grantcart Aug 2019 #12

She's the very definition of a political chameleon. n/t customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #18

And now ex presidential candidate grantcart Aug 2019 #25

And that's an even better title. Dagstead Bumwood Aug 2019 #27

It would be cooler if she put all the money into a rocket... jberryhill Aug 2019 #15

Gillibrand ends Presidential campaign... PoliticAverse Aug 2019 #26