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Democratic Primaries

5starlib

(191 posts) Wed Sep 18, 2019, 04:59 PM Sep 2019

Republican insiders fear Biden as the nominee [View all]

On the Morning Joe roundtable, there was a reporter from the WSJ that I couldn't remember the name (sorry), and he said that the Republican operatives and insiders have told him they fear Biden more than any other candidate simply because he's more likeable than practically anyone else. Sure, they will try to tear him down, but there's something to be said for someone who is likeable.

Bill Clinton survived numerous allegations of infedility and impeachment due to people just simply liking the guy from Arkansas. This is Biden's ace in the hole. When people like you, they look over any issues they may have and they are more likely to vote you.

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

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Republican insiders fear Biden as the nominee [View all] 5starlib Sep 2019 OP

Of course they do!! Thx for posting Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #1

He contrasts positively when measured against Trump. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2019 #2

Hell, Richard Nixon would contrast positively when measured against Trump. n/t Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #7

that's just meaningless phrases. Obama changed things for the better JI7 Sep 2019 #10

Being likable was the only thing George W Bush had going for him. comradebillyboy Sep 2019 #3

Yes, and it drove us (liberals) crazy that Bush was likeable 5starlib Sep 2019 #6

They like him! Which is what rivals' supporters really hate. They don't feel he has earned it. They emmaverybo Sep 2019 #4

if he does what Obama did. he will raise taxes on the wealthy JI7 Sep 2019 #11

Well, he says he will right off roll back the Republican tax giveaway. Yes, I should have said he emmaverybo Sep 2019 #12

Right on the mark, emmaverybo peggysue2 Sep 2019 #24

Excellent analysis of what his likability really is! I knew it wasn't shallow. EI, a great attribute emmaverybo Sep 2019 #25

Yes agree great analysis... thx for posting!! Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #27

To be honest, I think all of the democratic candidates are whipping rump's butt when 1 on 1...nt SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #5

Do we believe Republican operatives and insiders now? N/t TCJ70 Sep 2019 #8

We believe those who observe, analyze and report on their words and behavior. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #13

Well Jennifer Rubin gets posted here regularly Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #17

This is troubling for Bernie. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #20

Correct. K&R nt NYMinute Sep 2019 #9

Interesting...When have republicans admitted to being afraid of anything? Perseus Sep 2019 #14

using your logic.... quickesst Sep 2019 #28

Joe Biden is the most electable candidate that the Democratic Party has available Gothmog Sep 2019 #15

Biden hasn't been demonized for the last 20 years customerserviceguy Sep 2019 #16

Likable/affable candidates do very well in recent American politics andym Sep 2019 #18

Biden is no Bill Clinton crazytown Sep 2019 #19

Likability is a thing peggysue2 Sep 2019 #21

Well said onetexan Sep 2019 #31

They can read the polls just like the rest of us DrToast Sep 2019 #22

some feel he will crash and burn HeartlandProgressive Sep 2019 #23

Really, Joe and Mika speak for Democrats? saidsimplesimon Sep 2019 #26

Joe is open to work down the aisle and find common ground, just like Barack Obama. Gothmog Sep 2019 #29

Joe is the best candidate Gothmog Sep 2019 #30