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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Sorry, not Biden. Too late. [View all]pattyloutwo
(518 posts)138. Heart not in it
His heart doesn’t seem in it. I think he thinks he can win and that’s why he’s running. Looking over some of the reasons listed such as, “it takes an old white man to beat an old white man” are not what Democrats should be aiming for. Remember how inspiring the 2008 election was? Let’s go for inspiration and getting people on board for effective change!
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Biden will bring in a competent, much attentioned to staff of experts for advise.
olegramps
Aug 2019
#212
There are many people in their 70s whose minds are sharper than many or most in their 20s
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#2
The wingnutville that claimed HRC had Parkinson's Disease and assasinated people?
emulatorloo
Aug 2019
#112
It was your decision to bring wingnutville here. Very poor judgment at the very least
emulatorloo
Aug 2019
#292
Stop putting words in my mouth I didn't say. Your attempts to deflect from your promotion of RW
emulatorloo
Aug 2019
#294
Wingnutville will never vote for any Democrat, ever. They traffic in outrageous lies...
Hekate
Aug 2019
#140
You don't know that... I've seen people in their 20s do that with sleep deprivation and too busy
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#37
hell my hubby is 66 and a hospital pharmacist and hes called in the middle of the night to..
samnsara
Aug 2019
#170
I'll vote for Biden's detached big toe if that's what's on the ballot against Trump.
Vinca
Aug 2019
#5
With few exceptions, each and every Democratic candidate we have now would do their utmost...
Hekate
Aug 2019
#141
You make good points, but I honestly feel our democracy is in peril and beating Trump - for me - is
Vinca
Aug 2019
#172
Our democracy is obviously in peril, from Trump AND his Republican enablers. But,
TryLogic
Aug 2019
#217
It is not your decison to make...and it looks like Biden will be the nominee...I doubt any of the
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#7
Really...the idea that Biden is not mentally competent is a rightwing talking point...I object to
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#231
voicing right wing propaganda is not good idea period...even if it is your opinion.
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#288
Biden is the front runner and likely nominee...this is a right wing meme...heard it on the radio
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#230
All three of the current leaders are in their 70s but Biden has by far the best policy proposals
riverine
Aug 2019
#13
I would like to see him make a deal with Amy Klobuchar - she is VP and immediately becomes
riverine
Aug 2019
#25
Biden's status quo policies will give us another Republican in the WH in 2024.
Ace Rothstein
Aug 2019
#204
Elite athletes who also play and read music perform better at sports than elite athletes who do not.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#115
Not true in your case, maybe. But try not to project your limitations onto everyone else.
LanternWaste
Aug 2019
#185
Not really. Biden has been known for gaffes for years, has nothing to do with age.
oldsoftie
Aug 2019
#159
She was appointed at 60. Would you appoint an 86 year old to the Supreme Court?
Autumn
Aug 2019
#192
the capabilities of the human brain begin to decline at average age of 56. Exceptions of course
Kurt V.
Aug 2019
#35
I am way younger, but what I will say is at 20, I never could look like the super models of the time
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#45
Sorry you feel that way, sir. You're certainly entitled to your opinion, though.
LincolnRossiter
Aug 2019
#49
Why single out Joe? Bernie is older while Liz is a little younger. All are septuagenarians.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#61
ENOUGH of what? A kind, decent man with the highest levels of legislative and executive experience?
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#88
I'm several years younger than Biden, and I'm very aware that people age at very different rates.
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#71
Not as qualified as Biden. And Warren is 70, so if age is disqualifying, she should also step aside.
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#103
Warren is 70. She should move aside, right? Plus she has very little support from black voters.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#104
None of the other candidates can win...a good VP selection is the solution ...not losing to Trump in
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#233
We won't win by getting out the vote...we won the house with moderate voters...
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#289
Of the three oldies he seems to have the least vigor When he was VP in the beginning he seemed in
lunasun
Aug 2019
#85
Sorry, but going to call it like I see it and that is we need an old white man to beat an old white
iluvtennis
Aug 2019
#93
I see no decline evident in his recent Op-Ed on the relationship between years of failed policy in
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#144
Look how much 8 years aged Obama, and he wasn't forgetful like Joe. We need a full 8 years, not 4.
Autumn
Aug 2019
#105
Senator Obama said he visited all 57 states. President Obama got gray hair, so what?
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#107
In your eyes Biden's a silver fox. Obama's gaffes were very few and far in between. nt
Autumn
Aug 2019
#109
I have good eyes. I am almost half his age but I find him really fit, fun and charming.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#111
But also true and not nearly as repetitious as the gratitious ageist bigotry aimed daily at VP Joe.
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#125
If you really want to know the specific number of gaffes of each I suggest you try google.
Autumn
Aug 2019
#190
He's six years older than your candidate. Maybe you think that Warren is too old.
Mars and Minerva
Aug 2019
#281
How many women do you figure the GOP has in waiting that are willing to say
Imperialism Inc.
Aug 2019
#114
How many black voters do you think will turn out for Warren in a GE relative to Barack's brother?
Princetonian
Aug 2019
#116
I spent an afternoon with Freeman Dyson in his late 80's. It was one of the most...
NNadir
Aug 2019
#130
And they worry about Biden's verbal gaffes? The president is a category 5 disaster
Gothmog
Sep 2019
#296
It's his heart, and his ability to connect emotionally with people that we supporters have been
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#146
I'm not voting for someone who can punch a bag or do more push-ups than Trump. n/t
zackymilly
Aug 2019
#183
Why would anybody care what an old guy thinks anyway....ain't that right? nt
UniteFightBack
Aug 2019
#143
"People don't care about the gaffes. Because when you look at what we currently have in Joe Biden.
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#194
My Dad is 87, and due to lifetime of eating right and exercise, can probably kick the butts of most
Sloumeau
Aug 2019
#203
What is amusing is the OP choose to single out Biden, not the other leading candidate who is older
still_one
Aug 2019
#209
I'm guessing a big bulk of the likes are also from Bernie & Warren supporters...
Drunken Irishman
Aug 2019
#210
You're right. See my reply 240. I decided to check, got too bored after checking the first 52
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#242
LOL. Another I love Joe but.......................... Post. "some of my best friends are.........
still_one
Aug 2019
#214
Can you predict how advanced age will affect someone in a very stressful job 5 years from now?
Martin Eden
Aug 2019
#228
Biden with full blown dementia for 8 years is better than another day of Trump
Always Randy
Aug 2019
#216
When my front and back porches are on fire I'm not sure a 77 year old firefighter would
Autumn
Aug 2019
#235
trof, if you were having any second thoughts based on responses to this thread
True Dough
Aug 2019
#238
Hilarious, or hypocritical? Nearly half the DUers reccing this thread support 70-year-old Warren.
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#240
No, it isn't. Not enough of a difference if you're truly concerned about age.
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#244
No, it isn't. But I'm sure you'll find other Warren supporters who'll agree with you that 76 is too
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#247
So you think both HRC and Pelosi are too old? I guess that leaves Warren out, too, since she's just
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#249
if all Biden did for a week after his election was put his arms around us and tell us everything..
samnsara
Aug 2019
#278
Your OP slammed the front-runner. Did you expect your post to be ignored?
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#279
We need experience to handle all the crap that comes with this presidency, thanks to Trump.
colorado_ufo
Aug 2019
#273