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Sloumeau

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34. It might help to actually read how he was just being polite to a woman to whom he was speaking.
Mon Dec 30, 2019, 06:56 PM
Dec 2019
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/30/politics/joe-biden-running-mate-republican/index.html

Exeter, New Hampshire (CNN)Joe Biden told voters in New Hampshire on Monday that he would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate, but added, "I can't think of one right now."

Biden discussed the possibility after a woman told the former vice president that if he is the nominee, he will "have to pull out all the stops."

"Our 21-year-old son said the other night, 'I wonder if Joe Biden would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate," the woman added.

"The answer is I would, but I can't think of one now," Biden replied. "Let me explain that. You know there's some really decent Republicans that are out there still, but here's the problem right now ... they've got to step up."


Presidents are supposed to be diplomatic. I know that this may be easy to forget because of the current occupant of the Oval Office.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
There is already a thread on the subject. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #1
So? (n/t) SMC22307 Dec 2019 #14
Seems redundant. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #15
Link? bahrbearian Dec 2019 #45
Here: The Valley Below Dec 2019 #46
Eish... vrguy Dec 2019 #2
EISH IS RIGHT... WHAT WAS JOE THINKIN?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #28
The outrage is laughable SouthernIrish Dec 2019 #48
I find the outrage to be a bit overwrought, a bit overdone, and a bit of an overreaction. :) Sloumeau Dec 2019 #49
I doubt youve ever commented about an overerought, overdone, overaction to something Bernie said... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #52
I have no idea if I have or not. Sloumeau Dec 2019 #57
Okay, that's fair Sloumeau... I appreciate your thoughtful comments. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #62
Thank you very much. I know if Bernie wins, he'll be 1000 times better than Trump. Sloumeau Dec 2019 #64
YOU KNOW IT!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #65
For this thread Gothmog Dec 2019 #3
Well said from Jeff Fecke, Goth.. but as you can see Cha Dec 2019 #31
This Docreed2003 Dec 2019 #36
I am sorry that kind of answer is not allowed whistler162 Dec 2019 #73
I am glad that I have a sense of humor Gothmog Dec 2019 #74
I agree with Biden. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #4
Post removed Post removed Dec 2019 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author George II Dec 2019 #6
odd responses from ppl who are promoting other non-democrat these days lol nt msongs Dec 2019 #7
While I have no problem with Biden's response... David__77 Dec 2019 #9
Especially an independent who has caucused with dems for 25 years and is part of Dem Leadership Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 #11
Thank you for reminding people of this. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #78
Big difference between an Independent who caucuses and votes with Democrats and a fucking Autumn Dec 2019 #20
Odd response from people who repeatedly Voltaire2 Dec 2019 #59
Meghan McCain crazytown Dec 2019 #8
Ha! Susan Collins? progressoid Dec 2019 #87
It's so entertaining watching people obsessing over a single word and going "OMG!!!" George II Dec 2019 #10
Entertaining how far people will bend over backwards Lordquinton Dec 2019 #23
Jeff Fecke via Gothmog.. Cha Dec 2019 #32
Running a reuke VP didn't help Al Gore, and yes, traitor Lieberman was a true repuke. nt yaesu Dec 2019 #12
No Thanks Sherman A1 Dec 2019 #13
Video (I thought it was only going to be an off-the-cuff funny retort): demmiblue Dec 2019 #16
Yep. He went on for a minute saying how there are great republicans out there. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 #19
Wow-Joe's taking the reaching across the aisle to find consensus thing to a whole new level. jalan48 Dec 2019 #17
No he isn't. Please read what he said again, c a r e f u l l y . George II Dec 2019 #27
Yeah, and it's not a good look at all!! We should be talkin' about clobbering RethugliKKKons!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #80
Maybe it's all part of his saving the soul of the nation strategy. jalan48 Dec 2019 #90
Could be... the soul of the nation certainly needs saving!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #91
This is disqualifying Joe941 Dec 2019 #18
In extremis Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 #21
. George II Dec 2019 #26
hattip :) Sloumeau Dec 2019 #30
lomg Cha Dec 2019 #33
I love that pic. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2020 #95
We can definitely do better. jalan48 Dec 2019 #22
. George II Dec 2019 #25
Disqualifying Joe? Not sure that alone does, but when you combine it wit other odd statements by Joe InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #54
Well said my friend. Joe941 Dec 2019 #69
... mcar Dec 2019 #24
Republicans are out in force smearing his son and he's trying to play nice. WTF? vsrazdem Dec 2019 #29
Where is he trying to play nice? He was being polite at a DEMOCRATIC Town Hall. Everyone knows.... George II Dec 2019 #35
YUP, I DON'T GET IT... WE NEED A FIGHTER, WE NEED BERNIE!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #63
It might help to actually read how he was just being polite to a woman to whom he was speaking. Sloumeau Dec 2019 #34
Context is a bitch when it doesnt further the narrative!! oldsoftie Dec 2019 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author INdemo Dec 2019 #37
Bloomberg was a Democrat a lot longer than Warren. George II Dec 2019 #66
He switched to Republican in Bush's first term, didn't he? blm Dec 2019 #77
I think he did it in 2001, then switched back in 2016 or so. Prior to that he was a Democrat.... George II Dec 2019 #79
"he couldn't think of anyone at the moment." So, no. oldsoftie Dec 2019 #38
Another rookie mistake by Joe. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #40
It does make one wonder. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #85
I'd vote for a Republican in a heart beat... Bradical79 Dec 2019 #41
B-B-B-But PDittie Dec 2019 #42
Indeed. progressoid Dec 2019 #43
You read my mind ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #51
LMFAO!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #81
I hear Joe Lieberman is available. progressoid Dec 2019 #44
Please tell me Joe & Joe are not friends... do you think this is a real possibility?! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #84
I hope he decides to walk that one back. Aaron Pereira Dec 2019 #47
Why should he? nt Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #68
He walked back his statement on testifying before the impeachment trial. Aaron Pereira Dec 2019 #89
This is totally different from the testifying issue. I hate.. Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #93
How many times is this going to be flogged? nolabear Dec 2019 #50
Flogged? It's less than 9 hours old. progressoid Dec 2019 #86
I wonder what Bernie would say if asked the same question... Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #53
Yes, based upon who Bernie has chosen to work in his campaign, TexasTowelie Dec 2019 #58
I think he'll choose Mitt Romney. BluesRunTheGame Dec 2019 #55
Mitt isn't female so that is utter nonsense. nt Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #56
Has he "promised" a female VP? BluesRunTheGame Dec 2019 #60
Yes, he has.... Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #67
"Wants to" isn't a promise. BluesRunTheGame Dec 2019 #70
Whatever. We know which woman it won't be. nt Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #72
You? ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #75
Oh, I'm sure you believe you're very clever... Kahuna7 Dec 2019 #94
That is plausible. NT. Voltaire2 Dec 2019 #61
Could you really see Joe picking Mitt Romney?!?! THAT WOULD BE A DISASTER!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #83
I don't like it but TomSlick Dec 2019 #71
Did any Republican presidential candidate ever consider a Democrat as a running mate? dalton99a Dec 2019 #76
Of course not, they know their base would rebel. Joe needs to retract his statement ASAP. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2019 #82
Perfect answer. Doesn't offend/anger moderate Republicans. Makes no promises. gulliver Dec 2019 #88
It's good politics! Joe is taking this seriously, as he should... They all should... Firebrand Gary Dec 2019 #92
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