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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Kornacki just discussed some scary polling on Morning Joe [View all]Turin_C3PO
(13,975 posts)69. The polls will go up and down
as we approach Election Day. I happen to believe polling will get better for us once the public impeachment hearings get going.
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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yeah that part about going back to vote for trump after voting in the blue wave...???
samnsara
Nov 2019
#1
All of those precious 'centrists' from 2018 are going to vote for trump again?
RandiFan1290
Nov 2019
#3
The sure could. After a left left candidate is demonized as socialist... and they look at trillions
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#65
Of course they know what the ACA is...we won moderates in 18 on the ACA and took back the house.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#147
What election do you refer to...2010 was a disaster...2018 was a big success...
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#156
It is actually worse than that among likely voters in those battle ground states. Only Biden is
still_one
Nov 2019
#4
The poll indicates an difference between registered and likely voters. I think Pa is most likely
still_one
Nov 2019
#26
Biden will win Michigan and they don't mention it but Biden is up in Ohio against Trump as well.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#68
I've never been sure about AZ. Much like TX, they keep telling us we're so close, but it...
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#74
Michigan is close...it will be a battle. Honestly, Ohio looks better right now on the ground...no
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#94
I guess I was hoping for somewhat of a hometown advantage for Joe in PA. nt
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#89
True but Hillary was way less popular than Biden and there is no Stein effect this year...and we are
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#160
Which probably means some of those who got swept up in the bluewave, will likely lose their...
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#5
Kornacki is just regurgitating a NY Times Sienna College poll of battle ground states, and among the
still_one
Nov 2019
#9
The EC works to Republican's advantage. A national popular vote would exclude them from...
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#14
yup. I think it will come down to either Ohio or Florida, assuming we get out the vote as you say
still_one
Nov 2019
#27
I think we have a better chance in Ohio but we were close in Florida in 18. However, if we win
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#96
I'm afraid I've lost some of the optimism I gained in '08. NC went blue in '08 & switched back....
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#32
Fingers crossed. My hope is that Biden wins them all, but as we only need 3, it's good to hear...
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#31
As this poll and there are others clearly show, Warren will not win the midwest. She will lose in
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#71
There is not doubt that there is support for left-wing candidates in New York and California but not
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#86
Really? You do realize that "fucking tool" figured out how to be elected President?
dem4decades
Nov 2019
#44
Since when does Trump listen to talented professionals or behave in a rational manner?
jcgoldie
Nov 2019
#59
I would not call MJ a conservative show these days...and it is based on a poll...good poll. We
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#131
That is not true. Biden is not conservative...he is progressive. He put climate change and the
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#141
Why should we bet on a risky choice this election? What is wrong with safe? Warren sure stayed
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#115
Right. So she was. Does not negate what I said. Not putting you on ignore. I made two
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#135
Thought it was three with one of those times being his quitting the race, not rejection.
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#138
If MJ were honest, they'd admit that they've given Trump much more free airtime than any other....
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2019
#19
It is from the NY Times Cha based on the Sienna College, an A rated poll. It says that Biden is
still_one
Nov 2019
#36
People voted against Traitor45 and Republican policies hoping to improve their lives.
tikka
Nov 2019
#33
The problem is except in select areas, farming, auto industry, the economy "appears to be doing just
still_one
Nov 2019
#40
I meant the farming and auto industry have been hurt the worst by his policies, and even with this
still_one
Nov 2019
#139
nonsense that people who voted democraticin 2018 will vote trump in 2020, I suspect
beachbumbob
Nov 2019
#37
This is a good poll A+ and it is not the only one. Trump will beat all but Biden, I am convinced of
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#73
I will vote for any Democrat, I just want Trump gone. I am hoping he has coattail for the Senate as
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#84
Recently she has said she is open to being a VP ...she said it before when she was considering a run
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#101
Emerson polling yesterday of Michigan shows Sanders winning Michigan by more than Biden.
OliverQ
Nov 2019
#126
I pay as much attention to Kornacki as I do to my cat when she says her food bowl is empty
Siwsan
Nov 2019
#39
So... that means you pay very close attention to Kornacki? Otherwise, poor cat! nt
LAS14
Nov 2019
#104
Sophie Stinky Toes is weird. If she sees anything but solid food, to her it's an empty bowl
Siwsan
Nov 2019
#120
The quickest path to victory was to win the one state with 38 electoral votes
TexasTowelie
Nov 2019
#41
It has already begun in the house ...and one day Texas will again have a Democratic Senator
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#180
We can do a much better job of outreach to them, and they are more engaged than in the past.
JudyM
Nov 2019
#92
Not true. There was a 79 percent increase in 18-29 turnout between 2014 and 2018.
JudyM
Nov 2019
#116
Another example of how statistics can be manipulated to deliver a desired message.
TexasTowelie
Nov 2019
#173
So true...my Dad had a book 'how to lie with statistics...he was a salesman and later and inventor.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#178
I am sure the ones showing your candidate ahead are meangiful to you...I know the ones
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#179
In my part of Wisconsin everyone has a cellphone. No land lines we move our number to a cellphone.
usaf-vet
Nov 2019
#50
Bottom line is that it is going to be a battle next year that will take all hands on deck
inwiththenew
Nov 2019
#52
Some of us were criticized and ridiculed when we said impeachment and/or moving too far left in our
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#60
Not if Trump remains and gets four more years and we lose the House. There is never a 'regardless
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#80
I recall someone on DU saying that a paper bag could beat Trump. I hope that these polls wake us up.
Skya Rhen
Nov 2019
#61
I had one tell me that they know Biden is the better candidate but they want a progressive candidate
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#64
Well, the polls definitely back up the view that Biden can beat Trump while the others can't.
Skya Rhen
Nov 2019
#66
That has always been true. Some simply are determined to have a different candidate who will lose
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#81
Agreed. Some people just don't want Trump out of office as desperately as other people do.
Skya Rhen
Nov 2019
#99
I don't get it...do they really think the parties are the same or some such thing?
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#100
Warren will not do well in PA...I lived in that state for a number of years and worked elections.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#82
She needs the Black vote and is not doing well with this...you have to rack up the numbers in
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#93
This is not reflected in the polls which provide the best predictor of outcomes. Gut feelings aren't
Skya Rhen
Nov 2019
#95
Well right now if they keep up the socialist name tagging we will lose.....
Historic NY
Nov 2019
#98
The superbeing candidate approach. Once they get to know our candidate, she will sweep the election
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#108
Warren is not Obama. He was a more transcendent figure. He had extraordinary intellectual
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#117
Well, I'm moved and inspired! And a bunch of others are also. It remains to be seen...
LAS14
Nov 2019
#119
Yes. I do see that Warren's supporters are both inspired and moved by her message of
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#121
Not even close to being the same thing...Obama ran a middle of the road campaign with wide appeal.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#159
That right there, not listening, not using political insight, is the problem. It's like M4All
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#118
I'm assuming Kornacki was talking about the NYT/Siena polls which showed Warren leading in Iowa,
highplainsdem
Nov 2019
#113
That usually happens with incumbents. But this time Trump is the incumbent...I was always told in
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#162
Of course, but the point is that regardless of where the electorate stands a year from now the
totodeinhere
Nov 2019
#171
I'm mentally preparing myself for Trump to win. Many democrats want the person
helpisontheway
Nov 2019
#169
This is why national polls may be interesting but as we know we don't elect presidents with the
totodeinhere
Nov 2019
#170