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Democratic Primaries

tirebiter

(2,555 posts)

13. You want a repeat of 1968?

Reply to Historic NY (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 01:51 PM

Nov 2019

After losing RFK, McCarthy not winning, and the Dem convention riots, Humphrey was left hanging in the wind. Foolish pride on the antiwar activists part made the war last years longer than it needed to.

There will be no change if Trump wins.

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

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A wake-up call for Democrats [View all] Historic NY Nov 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #1

Respectfully we can't run against voters wishes;we do so at our own peril. We must win this Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #3

I totally agree. Don't you worry, don't you fret: a fair, secure vote is always our best bet. abqtommy Nov 2019 #9

I believe there are a ton of voters who lean Republican but would rather not vote for Trump 2020. honest.abe Nov 2019 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #11

"Go big or go home" is not wise in this scenario. honest.abe Nov 2019 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #19

Maybe I misunderstood your comment. honest.abe Nov 2019 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #21

This is a wakeup call indeed. We must choose the candidate who can beat Trump...and not Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #2

Warren is my candidate - much as Bernie was cilla4progress Nov 2019 #4

Your comments are absolutely on point peggysue2 Nov 2019 #8

Unless Joe badly stumbles or like Bernie has a serious health incident, I believe he will emmaverybo Nov 2019 #16

JOE for the win! flamingdem Nov 2019 #5

I am really warming up to a Biden/Warren ticket. n/t DonaldsRump Nov 2019 #6

Best you read this with an open mind tirebiter Nov 2019 #7

Based on what? OliverQ Nov 2019 #18

VPs Humphrey, Mondale and Gore all lost eom. crazytown Nov 2019 #12

You want a repeat of 1968? tirebiter Nov 2019 #13

I certainly don't want a repeat of 2016. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2019 #15

Anyone who thinks we can find common ground with Republicans is an idiot. OliverQ Nov 2019 #17