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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]Demsrule86
(71,523 posts)289. We won't win by getting out the vote...we won the house with moderate voters...
we could even lose the house with a left candidate...I think Sanders has a small chance...to take Wisconsin. We have to attract independents which tend to be more moderate. Trump wins three purple states...WI, MI and PA...he wins the electoral college.
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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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