Democratic Primaries

Garrett78

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23. Iowa was nullified in '92 due to there being an Iowan in the race. Clinton didn't win NH, but...

Thu Feb 6, 2020, 03:34 AM

Feb 2020

...his strong 2nd place finish and the resulting "comeback kid" narrative propelled him forward (he went on to be the only person to win the nomination after losing both IA and NH). Biden, likewise, could really use a strong 2nd place finish in NH.

While caucuses are absurd and the fact that we start with 2 of the whitest states in the US is absurd, it's also absurd for people to be saying things like, "IA and NH don't matter" (as many laughable DU posts have claimed in recent days). Those folks are either in denial or brand spankin' new to following politics. History suggests that IA and NH very much matter, though this year's IA fiasco does dampen its influence. Those contests don't matter because they produce a lot of delegates but because they produce an influential narrative. Even if some within the DU bubble deny that, it's clear that the Biden camp knows Biden needs a strong showing in NH.

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

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Why we chose Elizabeth Warren as our second on the ballot [View all] Peacetrain Feb 2020 OP

Cool . . Iliyah Feb 2020 #1

That would be wonderful..but I have never seen him winning NH Peacetrain Feb 2020 #3

Iowa was nullified in '92 due to there being an Iowan in the race. Clinton didn't win NH, but... Garrett78 Feb 2020 #23

Warren's numbers are no problem. CONGRESS legislates. Hortensis Feb 2020 #2

Oh I know we need her in the senate.. Peacetrain Feb 2020 #4

Not quite what I meant, :) , but I'm hoping for a Biden-Warren ticket Hortensis Feb 2020 #5

I love them both.. but the ageists will not let a 70 plus team survive Peacetrain Feb 2020 #6

Warren - Harris 2020 MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #8

Their ideals aren't that different at all, methods, timetables yes, Hortensis Feb 2020 #9

Warren will not run as Veep for anyone. BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #11

:) She's very valuable in the senate and being brought Hortensis Feb 2020 #12

She was NOT running for President in 2016 BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #14

What IS is an overpowerful presidency, worrying people Hortensis Feb 2020 #17

I usually love your thoughtful posts, BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #19

I agree with you and well said. Thanks. krissey Feb 2020 #21

Agree, that is well said for Warren, and I also admire what that Hortensis Feb 2020 #22

Same here, Hortensis! BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #24

Agree. She is much more useful than VP Karma13612 Feb 2020 #16

And she has stated she will sign what Congress gives her MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #7

:) Umhm. Warren would work WITH Democrats in congress to Hortensis Feb 2020 #10

Actually, we could use Joe in the Senate MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #13

Great idea if he seems to fall behind after a few more Karma13612 Feb 2020 #15

This is why I think we need to quit labeling Warren in the Sanders block. Warren has a lot of women krissey Feb 2020 #18

Well-said! BlueMTexpat Feb 2020 #20