Democratic Primaries

The Valley Below

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18. This Democrat measures "progress" by what one actually gets done,

Sun Dec 8, 2019, 12:33 AM

Dec 2019

not by big talk or by howling at the moon, but by passing legislation to implement new laws and using the bully-pulpit to change the culture.

I think Biden will be one of the most progressive presidents ever. I think he has a tremendous ability to work across the aisle and he will get things passed. I think he will get the Public Option passed. That will be huge. A huge victory.

I think Joe Biden has a chance to be one of the most progressive presidents in generations.

And he will positively change the culture in all sorts of ways. It was Joe who turned the tide on marriage equality. He can turn people. He has a gift. And young people will have a very different role model that they have now. To say the least.

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

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Michael McFaul: Biden "would restore American leadership and respect in the world overnight" [View all] highplainsdem Dec 2019 OP

True, that! LakeArenal Dec 2019 #1

I admire McFaul - his opinions matter a lot to me. (nt) IndyOp Dec 2019 #2

highplainsdem, thanks for posting this. :) Sloumeau Dec 2019 #3

Yes, that is good news. I for one would sleep a whole lot better!! Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #4

I agree. It's one of the unique aspects of Biden. CaptainTruth Dec 2019 #5

OMG!!! Mme. Defarge Dec 2019 #6

And that's exactly why I'm supporting Biden. Duppers Dec 2019 #8

YES elleng Dec 2019 #14

Yes. Just as Putin didn't want HRC to be the Democratic candidate, let alone president. highplainsdem Dec 2019 #31

Putin has orchestrated the entire scheme. Mme. Defarge Dec 2019 #34

Yes! wiley Dec 2019 #38

Booom! HawaiianDelilah replies.. Cha Dec 2019 #7

That is exactly why my vote goes to Biden. Dem2theMax Dec 2019 #9

Why? You don't believe any of the other Democratic candidates would also restore USA in the Perseus Dec 2019 #21

World leaders know and trust him. He has a stature on the world stage that others do not. emmaverybo Dec 2019 #22

Thank you for the wonderful reply to the above. Dem2theMax Dec 2019 #27

+1,000,000 highplainsdem Dec 2019 #30

+1000 Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #32

I agree--world leaders' trust in us would be restored overnight renate Dec 2019 #37

This right here padah513 Dec 2019 #39

the sighs of relief will happen once trump is out, any of the Democrats will do that Perseus Dec 2019 #66

Democratic Underground is Not a "blog".. it is Cha Dec 2019 #69

Mahalo, emmaverybo! Cha Dec 2019 #48

Why are you asking this ONE poster ? Wawannabe Dec 2019 #60

I agree karynnj Dec 2019 #62

Kamala enid602 Dec 2019 #10

True, she'd be an excellent VP choice, but padah513 Dec 2019 #41

Mchael McFaul on trump's bribery attempts.. Cha Dec 2019 #11

Thanks, Cha! highplainsdem Dec 2019 #33

You're Welcome.. Thank You, hpd! Cha Dec 2019 #44

Yes he would. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #12

Yes, after years of Trump's chaos, criminality, abusing allies, the world probably needs Biden Karadeniz Dec 2019 #13

This Democrat measures "progress" by what one actually gets done, The Valley Below Dec 2019 #18

Biden's the One. oasis Dec 2019 #15

He is. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #20

Anyone of the Democratic candidates will do that, it is not exclusive to Biden Perseus Dec 2019 #16

but only Biden will do it overnight AlexSFCA Dec 2019 #24

That's not true, for the reasons McFaul mentions. highplainsdem Dec 2019 #26

McFaul has an opinion, its just that, and opinion to push Biden as the preferred candidate. Perseus Dec 2019 #67

McFaul's opinion isn't just an opinion. It's an expert opinion. Just as Biden has national security highplainsdem Dec 2019 #68

And who tiredtoo Dec 2019 #17

"My dad used to say, 'you know Joey a job isn't just about a paycheck.... The Valley Below Dec 2019 #19

I agree that Biden would have the best chance, but nobody is fixing this mess overnight. Bleacher Creature Dec 2019 #23

McFaul is absolutely correct that Biden would restore American leadership and respect in the world highplainsdem Dec 2019 #25

Everyone says yeah. Who's next for push-up challenge? rusty quoin Dec 2019 #28

Michael McFaul is absolutely correct. Cha Dec 2019 #29

That's what I've been saying all along PLUS Joe knows how to re-assemble the broken NBachers Dec 2019 #35

Excellent post. murielm99 Dec 2019 #36

Well Done, Bachers! Cha Dec 2019 #47

+1,000,000,000 oasis Dec 2019 #56

Even without the national security and foreign policy credentials, every serious Dem candidate... Garrett78 Dec 2019 #40

But Michael McFaul ".. worked with Biden for 5 years.." so Cha Dec 2019 #45

Most Dem candidates would be reassuring, yes, but only Biden Hortensis Dec 2019 #50

K&R Tarheel_Dem Dec 2019 #42

Actually, ANY ONE of BlueMTexpat Dec 2019 #43

That's incorrect, for the reasons McFaul gives. Yes, any of our candidates highplainsdem Dec 2019 #55

We'll have to agree to BlueMTexpat Dec 2019 #65

I thought so, too.. even before Michael McFaul Cha Dec 2019 #70

... Wawannabe Dec 2019 #61

Michael McFaul "..worked with Biden for 5 years.." so he Cha Dec 2019 #46

Trust will improve, but it'll take a lot to un-fuck the Syrian Kurds, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2019 #49

A return to sanity... Fyrefox Dec 2019 #51

+1000000 Pachamama Dec 2019 #52

Let's be realistic here. No matter who the next Democratic President will be... DCofVA Dec 2019 #53

If the person is a damn liar, yes; in fact, that will be a core component of defeating Trump LongtimeAZDem Dec 2019 #54

Michael McFaul worked with Joe Biden for 5 years so Cha Dec 2019 #64

K&R Scurrilous Dec 2019 #57

Fully agree! bluestarone Dec 2019 #58

Well, duh! Wawannabe Dec 2019 #59

Listening to the Hillary interview where she discusses treestar Dec 2019 #63

Kicking! Cha Dec 2019 #71

This needs to be up front! Cha Dec 2019 #72

A ficus plant and a recycled brick would also restore US respect over night. apnu Dec 2019 #73

K! Cha Dec 2019 #74