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MH1

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9. In my example, it isn't a "flaw" of the candidate, it is a flaw of the voters.

Tue Mar 19, 2019, 02:34 PM

Mar 2019

It is unfortunate but we have to take those flaws into consideration.

We can disagree on which voter flaws or candidate flaws will matter.

I just happen to think that the gay candidate will automatically be a) dismissed as an option by many voters and b) will make the right-wing "evangelical" vote even more motivated and willing to overlook anything in the GOP candidate. I mean worse than even what Trump has shown us.

I wish we lived in a country with a more enlightened electorate in places it matters. But we don't, and we aren't going to increase enlightenment by a second term of Trumpism.

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

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If we don't win in 2020, it may be the end of America as we know it [View all] louis c Mar 2019 OP

The fact that the stakes are so high is helping cause the division marylandblue Mar 2019 #1

True. We all need to unify and not hold grudges once the nominee emerges. Power 2 the People Mar 2019 #3

It will never happen. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #4

I agree. But the difference will be that Joe Biden can take about 3% to 5% of Trump's votes away... louis c Mar 2019 #5

You're probably right but I can always hope. Power 2 the People Mar 2019 #7

Who is the candidate? The one who can win enough electoral college votes. MH1 Mar 2019 #6

Yes, I think a gay candidate can win. marylandblue Mar 2019 #8

In my example, it isn't a "flaw" of the candidate, it is a flaw of the voters. MH1 Mar 2019 #9

A "flaw" is anything voters percieve to be a flaw. marylandblue Mar 2019 #10

Obama is exceptional, and racism is more stigmatized than being anti-gay MH1 Mar 2019 #12

Right wing evangelicals aren't voting for any Democrat. marylandblue Mar 2019 #15

A gay candidate can't win in 2020 Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #11

Exactly, I agree with you, and I think it is a shame. MH1 Mar 2019 #13

Pax Americana is already dead. joshcryer Mar 2019 #2

I think America as we know it is already over Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #14