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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Just as I suspected: Bloomberg is not running to win nomination. [View all]randr
(12,663 posts)29. Bloomberg is the dark horse
He has so far only been running against Trump. He has pledged to run a campaign against him win or lose the nomination.
Here is a prediction:
After the Super Bowl Americans will see two people running in the next election and that image will last throughout the campaign.
A while back, maybe as long as two years, I expressed my hope for our party to replace the primary mess with a nation wide "town hall" series of meeting to LISTEN to what the voters want. Draw from the people for the solutions to the major issues. Build a platform from this exchange that Democrats can present to the public and be proud of.
Let one candidate or a dark horse emerge from this process.
The most important issue, in my opinion, is to beat Trump. Whomever rises to that challenge will get my vote.
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Thanks you made me spit my coffee on my key board...damn your eyes (kidding)
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#56
That is almost correct. I think he wants tRump gone No. 1, and anyone but Sanders or Warren No.2.
KPN
Jan 2020
#103
Your post is very sensible...expecting Democrats not to fund raise is madness and would lead to
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#28
This helps to take away Trump's advantage in not having a primary and being able to run a general
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#23
I'd love to see a billionaire run some fake facebook ads targeting corporate officers of facebook
Salviati
Jan 2020
#109
That was my thought, also. Along with him declaring that, as long as he's one of the Democratic...
TrollBuster9090
Jan 2020
#124
We wouldn't have united if the left/Greens had supported Gore...hard to get rid of bad SCOTUS
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#12
Oh for crying out loud! We all know what you are insinuating.... Then make Joe more Democratic
DemocracyMouse
Jan 2020
#112
Joe has a top rate education plan. Americans want his his health plan and his climate change
emmaverybo
Jan 2020
#126
That's what I meant; I love Biden, I want Biden, but he is old, and I think Bloomberg
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#42
Fair enough; I think we're quibbling at this point. I think we agree that Bloomberg helps biden,
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#54
That was in 1988. His face was frozen at first but with rest he recovered and is fine to suggest
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#62
Yeah, again, I think we're on the same page. I don't have major concerns about Biden, just
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#64
Bloomberg is older than Biden. He will turn 78 in February. Biden turned 77 in November.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#59
It is 31 years since the surgery for the second aneurysm. And he released all of his medical records
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#63
You don't have to agree with me...haha. I respect your point of view...I just like to argue.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#72
That does bother me. I don't want people to be able to buy a nomination.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2020
#88
That is impressive...I actually think Bloomberg would make a good VP although...two white guys?
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#8
I know they do, but I haven't seen anything that tells me they'll turn out more for a woman
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#49
Tammy Duckworth should be considered too...we have to think of election prospects in 24 and 28.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#66
She is pretty amazing...I think she could...she is a disabled war hero who made it despite her
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#70
No kidding; I'm a big fan of hers. All I'm saying is that all of my focus is on electability
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#75
Actions speak louder than words...he would not have put this out if he was not sending a message...
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#18
If he is running to win, why in the world would he make plans for defeat before he gets defgeated?
beastie boy
Jan 2020
#19
He's merely saying he will work to defeat Trump in the general, whether he is the nominee or not. nt
thesquanderer
Jan 2020
#40
Many (including Warren) have pledged to support the nominee, but only Bloomberg...
thesquanderer
Jan 2020
#78
I agree. I think what he's doing is using his money to blast Trump and the GOP with ads
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2020
#33
Bloomberg can't even particpate in the debates becase he's the only one giving his campaign $
OMGWTF
Jan 2020
#61
Which means that he can't be hurt by debate performance, which is a bigger risk, as Warren and
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#79
If we have two white men on the ticket, the Con will dump Pence, put in Haley and we will lose. -nt
CrispyQ
Jan 2020
#82
You are right, he is positioning himself to win. But not necessarily by becoming the nominee.
beastie boy
Jan 2020
#129
I think his plan also included the fact that, if he declares himself a Democratic presidential ...
TrollBuster9090
Jan 2020
#123
I agree. Not everybody with a D next to his name is a Democrat. The letter can easily be replaced.
beastie boy
Jan 2020
#128