Democratic Primaries

karynnj

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34. I have seen that happen on DU in 2 of the 3 "open" nomination races

Mon Dec 30, 2019, 10:10 AM

Dec 2019

I saw people suggest that others that ran in 2004 should be in Kerry's and Obama's cabinets, once they were seen as the de facto nominee. (Early in 2008, many proposed President Clinton/VP Obama/AG Edwards) In 2016, I really did not see it.

Does it happen? Kerry did take Edwards as VP and we don't know who else he would have placed anywhere. Obviously, Obama did make HRC SoS and Biden VP. (There were good reasons NOT to put Edwards, Dodd, Richardson or Kuchinich in any position.) This would suggest that being in the race can make someone high profile - making their inclusion in the government more likely.

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

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I'm not really undecided. [View all] Towlie Dec 2019 OP

Me too, I actually chose one for quite a awhile and then realized dewsgirl Dec 2019 #1

I was for Kamala. I'm for all of them. Anyone will be other worldly better than what we have now. onecaliberal Dec 2019 #2

Same with me. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #3

Ditto here. KPN Dec 2019 #13

I know who I prefer, but I am voting for the 'leader' at the primary. marble falls Dec 2019 #4

Same here.... Heartstrings Dec 2019 #5

Are you sure you're NOT based? Martin Eden Dec 2019 #6

I agree with your assessment lunatica Dec 2019 #7

Frankly, I am for anyone ...... secondwind Dec 2019 #8

In the end, for almost all of us here on DU, we will happily vote blue no matter who. alwaysinasnit Dec 2019 #9

Supposedly, we are to designate who we'd vote for today. But, I'm waiting too. Hoyt Dec 2019 #10

When I look at those debates Mr.Bill Dec 2019 #11

Yes, absolutely stopwastingmymoney Dec 2019 #20

I have seen that happen on DU in 2 of the 3 "open" nomination races karynnj Dec 2019 #34

Me Too DanieRains Dec 2019 #12

My position also, but eventually, as Biden continued to do far better Hortensis Dec 2019 #14

My only real concern is that he wants me to believe that he can get elected republicans, Volaris Dec 2019 #26

Yes! JudyM Dec 2019 #33

I'm decided tiptonic Dec 2019 #15

LOL Not so funny, of course... that would be interesting----- pangaia Dec 2019 #22

It's Marianne...isn't it? underpants Dec 2019 #16

Vote blue no matter who Cary Dec 2019 #17

I completely agree with you. cwydro Dec 2019 #18

interesting.. I only noticed one person who did that and has since changed,, pangaia Dec 2019 #23

Or the ones who say there is something 'fishy' about us undecideds and go into CT mode. MerryBlooms Dec 2019 #28

I don't assume 'undecideds' are unbiased. BluesRunTheGame Dec 2019 #19

Good points all. Maybe you all are wise. PatrickforO Dec 2019 #21

I am undecided Dem4Life1102 Dec 2019 #24

I really am undecided. At times I've had Elizabeth and Kamala as my choice. I think I also had seaglass Dec 2019 #25

Same here. MerryBlooms Dec 2019 #30

I have decided to support any democratic candidate endorsed. LiberalBrooke Dec 2019 #27

If you're objective, you're objective....then it shouldn't matter if you are displaying your UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #29

Since you have a favorite...I hardly think you are unbiased...but I consider this almost deceptive Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #31

I am undecided still. Tipperary Dec 2019 #32