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Garrett78

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16. I don't think so. Most of the coverage is about the fiasco and not Biden's 4th place finish.
Thu Feb 6, 2020, 03:59 PM
Feb 2020

An undisputed, prime time election night announcement would have done more damage.

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

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Unfortunately, it damages all Democrats. What an unnecessary mess. Hoyt Feb 2020 #1
Yes, it hurts the party overall. The majority of Democrats are unhappy with the results. highplainsdem Feb 2020 #2
Maybe, but not much. It's much more damaging to the Democratic Party! Even the talking heads that napi21 Feb 2020 #3
It's time to bury the Iowa Carcass. bluewater Feb 2020 #6
No. ismnotwasm Feb 2020 #4
The extended time they are covering his 4th place finish can't be helping Baclava Feb 2020 #5
Maybe you haven't noticed, but the top two are squabbling, mostly Bernie because R B Garr Feb 2020 #7
It hurts the Party more and allows Trump to paint us as an unorganized mob. jalan48 Feb 2020 #8
I doubt it. TexasTowelie Feb 2020 #9
But nobody's talking about Warren. They're behaving as if she's irrelevant. I remember when she was Skya Rhen Feb 2020 #10
Very True. But at least she's doing better than Biden, eh? bluewater Feb 2020 #11
It's damaged the entire party. redqueen Feb 2020 #12
I see no evidence to support the premise. LanternWaste Feb 2020 #13
Lowering expectations after the fact? bluewater Feb 2020 #14
My take is that it damages the party overall, but will soon be forgotten PBC_Democrat Feb 2020 #15
"I still think there is a good chance that the eventual nominee isn't in the race yet." bluewater Feb 2020 #17
Not real sure ... PBC_Democrat Feb 2020 #18
It certainly is an interesting year! bluewater Feb 2020 #19
I don't think so. Most of the coverage is about the fiasco and not Biden's 4th place finish. Garrett78 Feb 2020 #16
I think in the short run, it will hurt Pete and the DNC the most. floppyboo Feb 2020 #20
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