Just Changed My Preference from Undecided to Joe Biden

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7. We all have our individual preferences

My main criterion is electability, beating Donald Trump and putting Trumpism in a deep, deep grave. I think Joe Biden can win on both those scores, particularly with a wise VP choice, someone young and promising, a leaning into the future: O'Rourke, Harris, Abrams, etc.

My other concern is repairing the damage that Trump and his enablers have done, getting us back on track. Joe Biden is the only candidate with foreign policy experience and right now our relationships in the world are in absolute tatters. He attended the birth of the ACA, has a genuine and intimate experience with healthcare and the tragedies that can affect families. His ability to speak to working people from his own background is no small thing. In addition, Biden is well-liked, even beloved by many voters, gaffes notwithstanding.

Biden will need to answer a number of questions and criticisms. Anyone with a long legacy has baggage. Some find this overly burdensome for a critical election such as 2020. Personally, I'm not that concerned because I think Joe Biden is perfectly capable of answering those criticisms and his years of public service more than outweigh the negatives.