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Gothmog

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44. Texas will be a battleground state unless the party nominates Warren or sanders

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #4)

Mon Oct 7, 2019, 12:51 PM

Oct 2019

If Warren or Sanders is the nominee, the Texas will not be competitive

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

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Is Elizabeth Warren is our strongest and best candidate? [View all] 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 OP

Possibly Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #1

Your first choice is an interesting candidate 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #10

He is indeed an interesting choice Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Oct 2019 #49

It sounds like you missed item 4 in the post you were replying to, on how it is paid for. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Oct 2019 #76

A UBI Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #80

All Citizens 18 and above would receive the Freedom Dividend. Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #79

She is for people that understand what really needs to be fixed. Wall Street being scared of her brewens Oct 2019 #2

I don't want the economy destroyed...I have a 401 K and a bank...my hubs works for Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #7

If stopping all the high frequency trading and insider trading scams will "destroy the economy", brewens Oct 2019 #8

If we are not careful...Wall street moves to China...China is working on it. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #13

Evolution works much better than revolution. LanternWaste Oct 2019 #21

Warren has never called for a revolution 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #54

In fact her plan will create more jobs 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #20

Startups pay for shit and many fail in the first year...it will destabilize the economy. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #69

What are the reasons she is not the best 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #118

She is not flexbile about this... and will cause great damage to the economy with some of her Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #141

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Do you feel your own personal situation is more important than breaking up? Doodley Oct 2019 #27

It is not my own personal situation...I do not believe it is a good idea for the economy to Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #68

Wall Street is not a manufacturer 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #119

It could go to China actually...China is working on it right now. China will most likely Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #140

Amen. The Mouth Oct 2019 #149

Without support from African American voters, Warren will not be the nominee Gothmog Oct 2019 #3

This! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #6

Blacks are 12% of the population, Women are 50%, young women voters numbers are rising Baclava Oct 2019 #14

African American women voters are key to victory in 2020 Gothmog Oct 2019 #39

This.... history tells us NO dem has won the GE without the support of AA voters Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #84

I don't understand why KAMALA HARRIS 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #121

Just anecdotal, but the president of my local NAACP branch turned on her when she attacked Biden. femmedem Oct 2019 #134

But what percent of Democrats? treestar Oct 2019 #77

and if she wins NH and Iowa qazplm135 Oct 2019 #35

Poll: Biden holds 24-point lead over Democratic field among black voters Gothmog Oct 2019 #42

and where was Hillary at with AA voters in October 2007? 57 percent qazplm135 Oct 2019 #46

Warren is not President Obama Gothmog Oct 2019 #48

Neither was Hillary qazplm135 Oct 2019 #55

That was early on when it looked like Hillary would coast to the nomination Polybius Oct 2019 #127

yes qazplm135 Oct 2019 #156

By April, there were actually AA members of Congress that pulled their endorsement of Hillary Polybius Oct 2019 #159

2008 Iowa caucuses made the difference for AA's, it seems. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2019 #168

Nobody Cha Oct 2019 #163

including qazplm135 Oct 2019 #170

Which Nobody Ever said he was. Cha Oct 2019 #171

great qazplm135 Oct 2019 #172

This article might help give you some answers to your question Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #87

ummm I only had one question qazplm135 Oct 2019 #89

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Why Black Voters Prefer Establishment Candidates Over Liberal Alternatives Gothmog Oct 2019 #101

establishment types usually win the nomination qazplm135 Oct 2019 #104

Warren is not an establishment type Gothmog Oct 2019 #105

she already went from zero to 12 percent in SC qazplm135 Oct 2019 #106

Warren is at 3% in South Carolina Gothmog Oct 2019 #175

Black voters are always a debating point here. BlueWI Oct 2019 #177

Since EW holds a 2 pt lead in NH and IA there will be no big gains for her there Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #86

holding a lead isn't winning qazplm135 Oct 2019 #88

Didn't say it was Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #90

just like Obama's was... qazplm135 Oct 2019 #92

It still doesn't change the fact that EW does not have the support of the AA voters!! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #96

lol it's like a circle qazplm135 Oct 2019 #103

You have NO clue what she was "doing in Oct 2007". Cha Oct 2019 #128

I supported Obama from the beginning...bu I wouldn't have if I thought he wasn't the best candidate Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #155

the twenty or so Biden fans on here qazplm135 Oct 2019 #157

At this point I really don't care about the horse race 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #51

I'd like to see this polling done. Funtatlaguy Oct 2019 #53

Why do you believe that BlueMTexpat Oct 2019 #95

Thanks for the reality check, Goth.. Retweeted! Cha Oct 2019 #113

Yes, this is a great advantage for Biden 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #120

If EW kills it in the next few debates AND starts to appear electable, ecstatic Oct 2019 #123

No, she is East Coast-not attractive to the Rust belt - particularly WI and does not have the Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #4

Texas will be a battleground state unless the party nominates Warren or sanders Gothmog Oct 2019 #44

I agree...Arizona, Georgia and Colorado Senate seats also. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #66

In Texas we are defending two flipped seats and seeking to flip 6 more Gothmog Oct 2019 #117

I know. We could lose the House and forcing red district Democrats to vote for impeachment is Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #142

Realize Biden has 100% voter recognition, while 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #67

EW has very good name recognition ... that is no longer an arguement Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #93

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Sadly thanks to Trump she is not unknown...and I do not believe she will win the states we need. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #167

Indeed! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #91

Is she is or is she ain't ? eppur_se_muova Oct 2019 #5

tRump trying to bring Biden down with lies Bayard Oct 2019 #9

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She's our best campaigner BeyondGeography Oct 2019 #11

IMO Not our best candidate, though she is a great candidate UncleNoel Oct 2019 #12

Head-to-Head polls suggest no - no she's not. Drunken Irishman Oct 2019 #15

I support Biden Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #26

idk - after 2016, I am not sold on anything. Drunken Irishman Oct 2019 #36

My belief is also based on my gut feeling. Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #41

I knew Hillary was going to lose 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #72

How could you have posted this revmclaren Oct 2019 #112

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The OP seems to have Cha Oct 2019 #162

Yup... revmclaren Oct 2019 #165

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Oh... a voice of sanity...thank you!! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #97

Joe Biden bests Trump by 9 points Gothmog Oct 2019 #111

Is Elizabeth Warren our strongest and best candidate? DCofVA Oct 2019 #16

Thank you 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #73

It's your opinion Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #99

You're naive if you don't think Trump won't make up shit about Warren DrToast Oct 2019 #17

Sure, Trump will try to make up stuff about Warren 2_heal_my_country Oct 2019 #78

The Biden/Ukraine attacks aren't sticking either DrToast Oct 2019 #82

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Biden does considerably better with independents compared to Warren DrToast Oct 2019 #143

What is going to harm Warren in the general is a big positive for her in the primary. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #18

excellent post not_the_one Oct 2019 #19

... FirstLight Oct 2019 #22

Nope. I can see Mitt Romney launching a viable third party run.. Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #24

Moderate Democrats will vote for the nominee. Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #25

I don't agree. Romney may present very well Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #28

I believe Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #33

Romney would lay claim to the original ObamaCare and run as a moderate. nt Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #37

You sound hopeful BeyondGeography Oct 2019 #107

I'll be back to tell you, I told you so... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #108

Don't worry, I'll write an OP in praise of your uncanny foresight BeyondGeography Oct 2019 #109

Great. You'll owe me one. I updated my post. See the article Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #110

Warren does not have the broad support that Biden does. Doodley Oct 2019 #29

And when all her plans are examined for what they would cost the taxpayers... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #30

Indeed not, and she keeps that very close..not informing perspective voters how it will be Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #100

Agreed Doodley Oct 2019 #154

RCP polling averages qazplm135 Oct 2019 #32

Just like with Bernie, she hasn't been vetted. The media is all agog because Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #34

welp got news for ya qazplm135 Oct 2019 #38

I'm not talking about as nominee. I'm talking about the general... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #40

no it's not qazplm135 Oct 2019 #43

You know what, I'm a 65 year old black woman who has been voting Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #52

I don't care who you are qazplm135 Oct 2019 #56

Obviously, you don't care. You are a very disrespectful individual. Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #58

I give respect qazplm135 Oct 2019 #60

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It's in Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #45

I've been with DU for over 15 years, and know the TOS, which I did not break... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #47

and you STILL haven't said qazplm135 Oct 2019 #59

You did tell me to STFU and get in line. Don't try to clean it up now... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #61

lol no, I didn't, here let me quote it for you again... qazplm135 Oct 2019 #62

Go play with someone else who might be entertained by your antics. Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #63

I have no care about entertainment qazplm135 Oct 2019 #64

Fear-mongering about these ambitious, investment-intensive plans is already afoot in RW circles. emmaverybo Oct 2019 #71

I don't know about right wing circles, but Amy Klobuchar. states... Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #74

I have outstanding student debt so that freebie would really help me. But I am against it. Get emmaverybo Oct 2019 #83

this fascination with picking the "strongest and best" qazplm135 Oct 2019 #31

Trump will lie about Warren as well. Then he will lie about the next front runner. emulatorloo Oct 2019 #50

"This will reduce Biden to relying on the anti-Trump vote and the Democratic base." lapfog_1 Oct 2019 #57

Not likely, as her message doesn't resonate with centrists beachbumbob Oct 2019 #65

No, she isn't. Not according to the polls. highplainsdem Oct 2019 #75

I prefer Biden's stance on nuclear power tirebiter Oct 2019 #81

Warren: Nuke Power Completely Phased Out By 2035 DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #133

I believe Warren is the best candidate to address the massive economic problems in this country. LonePirate Oct 2019 #85

You articulated very well the BlueMTexpat Oct 2019 #94

For a short time in my life marlakay Oct 2019 #122

Glad that you too are BlueMTexpat Oct 2019 #125

Yes. She has my vote. Nazipuncher Oct 2019 #98

Biden continues to perform better than Warren in head-to-head match-ups against Trump Gothmog Oct 2019 #102

Retweeted! This is what I'm talking about! Cha Oct 2019 #114

You still haven't answered my question on how you could have posted revmclaren Oct 2019 #115

Warren is the best candidate imho I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2019 #116

She's hands down our best candidate for president jcgoldie Oct 2019 #124

Super Delegates anyone? Talk amongst yourselves. YOHABLO Oct 2019 #126

She's the best candidate, but not the strongest head-to-head against Trump Polybius Oct 2019 #129

I can't believe you said this...do you understand that no matter how great she is...if Trump wins, Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #145

I think the only difference between me and the other is that I admit it Polybius Oct 2019 #150

The GOP cheat like hell...we only win when we have strong numbers...but thanks. It blows my Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #153

If I thought that she would lose I wouldn't vote for her in the primary Polybius Oct 2019 #158

Yes Layzeebeaver Oct 2019 #130

Imagine Warren Debating Trump DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #135

Possibly MoMof6 Oct 2019 #138

Does She Have a Problem? DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #151

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Probably not, but she is one of the top. Joe941 Oct 2019 #147

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Oct 2019 #152

I wouldn't pay attention to the race at all if we nominated her Awsi Dooger Oct 2019 #160

You sound like the BlueMTexpat Oct 2019 #164

These are not the only major candidates to consider! MBS Oct 2019 #166

I think she is great, but.... Happy Hoosier Oct 2019 #169

I think she's strongest physically and mentally (in the top 3). NCLefty Oct 2019 #173

Without support from African American voters, I doubt that Warren will be the nominee Gothmog Oct 2019 #176