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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: The electability argument is specious and fear-based [View all]Cha
(297,196 posts)24. Your premise is faulty.. I want Joe Biden
because he's the most experienced and qualified candidate for the job.. and he's Polling higher Against trump than any of the other candidate now.
Also, in 2009 President Obama didn't have the VOTES for anything other than ACA and we were fortunate to have those VOTES thanks to Obama's and Biden's hard work. It's a strong foundation to build on.
Most of the country does Not want mfa.. and they don't want to destroy ACA.. they want to build on it with a PO.
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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Every poll that asks the question indicates that "beating Trump" is far and away democratic voters'
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#1
But if the key to beating Trump is to excite people who don't usually vote...
thesquanderer
Sep 2019
#4
I hear this so often ...we do not motivate people who don't vote...we have never done so and won't
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#59
If we don't win...there will be no bargains...we need a perceived moderate to win.
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#19
Absolutely yes...the states we must win are WI, MI and PA...a moderate will win there...anyone
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#60
It worked in O8. President Obama ran to the middle and was pretty centrist. Like it or not,
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#61
We ran a moderate under FBI investigation. Never a good idea for a candidate to be under
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#77
Yes, and I remember being totally disgusted by one of the candidates back in 2008
PatrickforO
Sep 2019
#17
They said what they needed to say to get elected...health care for all was not perceived as a right
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#63
Yes, black progressives in big cities in the Midwest and South are the key to victory
5starlib
Sep 2019
#13
Biden has been supporting civil rights for decades. He went toe to toe with George Schultz over
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#38
A couple of points. First, I think all Democrats, including black women, are
PatrickforO
Sep 2019
#48
Even if Democrats fall in line, there are not enough to provide a victory. We need independents as
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#66
It is realistic...we need to get rid of Trump...he will be hard to beat...and I don't see candidates
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#18
I'm just not seeing it. As others have said, it is about the vision, and about
PatrickforO
Sep 2019
#52
You want to lose the presidency and the House in 20, impeach Trump. It would be a gift to
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#67
Indeed it's a lot more than just electability. Experience, voting record, foreign policy experience
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#28
"Does anyone think the power elite will be any less threatened by the PO than M4All?"
betsuni
Sep 2019
#29
I don't think the House did pass the public option, but that aside, who was backing those Senators?
iwannaknow
Sep 2019
#32
Just did some research. You're right. But that does not nullify my argument about the PE.
iwannaknow
Sep 2019
#36
I don't understand what you mean by doing everything they can to keep things from becoming law.
betsuni
Sep 2019
#37
It is not about the power elite...it is all those folks who have great work place insurance who will
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#69
I say it agian...Warren is known well enough that she should be polling better with
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#70
It is not that hard...three states...lost us the presidency...our only path at the moment...we need
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#71
Washington Post-Opinion: Democrats want to beat Trump. Biden wants to be the one to do it.
Gothmog
Sep 2019
#74
Apparently, not in the case of Kamala. And "the base" is already "ignited". For proof, look no...
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2019
#79