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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: my fear is we have a candidate problem [View all]sandensea
(23,355 posts)18. Well said. Plus Cheeto is almost as repulsive to independent voters as he is to Democrats.
And just wait until it really sinks in among voters that the fat bastard almost took us to war just to save his re-election chances.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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The only thing that matters to me is whether the old white dude can beat Trump.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2020
#1
Well said. Plus Cheeto is almost as repulsive to independent voters as he is to Democrats.
sandensea
Jan 2020
#18
If he is the nominee, which I doubt, not only will we see the rerun of 1972
question everything
Jan 2020
#15
He had more support before and what he has now is insufficient to win the nomination.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#24
I wouldn't be afraid of that. I'd be afraid they just go 'meh' what's it to me?
floppyboo
Jan 2020
#13
Too bad those who vote regularly don't agree with this...as for the meh crowd...I doubt there are
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#25
If what you said was true both Warren and Sanders would be leading...you are not excited for Biden
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#23
IN 2010, I heard all about how a message vote would be sent to Obama. And our candidates
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#39
I would suggest that, given that the two highest polling Democratic candidates are old white dudes,
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#22
Good point...very true...but I think those who opine do not include Bernie in this...and he is the
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#26
Because Bernie's supporters imbue him with a messianic quality that transcends human limitations
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#30
I think that is absolutely true. It goes far beyond the usual support for a candidate.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#36