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Democratic Primaries

peggysue2

(10,850 posts)

5. Think you're right on both counts

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:13 PM

Feb 2020

Biden and Bloomberg would tear into Trump like no tomorrow. But . . . two 70-something white guys on the Dem ticket would be unpopular this time around.

Which is why our nominee has to be smart and savvy about running-mate choices.

But interesting idea!

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

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A Biden/Bloomberg or Bloomberg/Biden ticket would destroy Trump [View all] highplainsdem Feb 2020 OP

If Biden gets the nomination I do think Bloomberg is a strong choice for VP to attack Trump from a Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #1

Nah, I don't like that ticket democrattotheend Feb 2020 #11

They are both from the East coast. murielm99 Feb 2020 #2

I don't think there's as much concen any more about geographical balance. Especially when so highplainsdem Feb 2020 #6

Agree. Trump a New Yorker did well in places I never would have expected. nt Quixote1818 Feb 2020 #13

How does Bloomburg play in the midwest? bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #3

He's a self-made billionaire, not born into wealth like Trump. Whose wealth never offended MAGAts. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #8

I don't think the Midwest has a problem murielm99 Feb 2020 #9

UTTERLY Mike 03 Feb 2020 #4

Think you're right on both counts peggysue2 Feb 2020 #5

Eww. Keep that George W. Bush / Susan Collins / Pat Toomey / Scott Brown Donor endorser liskddksil Feb 2020 #7

Biden and (almost) anyone would win this DonaldsRump Feb 2020 #10

I agree that Pete needs more experience, but the problem with him needing statewide office is... highplainsdem Feb 2020 #12

Don't forget about Mike's money calguy Feb 2020 #14

My only major problem with a Biden/Bloomberg ticket is their age LongtimeAZDem Feb 2020 #15

Bloomberg wouldn't do VP. Squinch Feb 2020 #16

I can't see either of them taking the VP spot. Steelrolled Feb 2020 #17