Democratic Primaries

Tom Rinaldo

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10. I agree that Bloomberg , even off the ballot, is Sander's main rival for those voters now

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:57 AM

Feb 2020

But it is about to get a whole lot more personal for Bloomberg who has been campaigning from 30,000 feet above the fray. He has been subject to virtually zero scrutiny about anything other than the impact of his 200 Million dollar ad campaign up until yesterday. I do not foresee Pete or Amy gaining a whole lot of traction among Black voters in SC over the next 10 days, and Sanders is looking a lot more electable than Biden nowadays.

I hear what you are saying about "safe" votes and insurgencies, I really do. But perceptions of "safe" can change with shifting momentum. If Biden had gotten even 13% of the vote in NH he might still be seen as viable. 8% is a bitter pill though. Will Black voters embrace Bloomberg now as their preferred candidate? That is an open question.

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

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Q. Could it be that African American support inside SC could put Sanders in the drivers seat heading TexasTowelie Feb 2020 #1

So are you expecting SC African Americans to stick with Biden? Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #2

Yes. TexasTowelie Feb 2020 #3

Time will tell bluewater Feb 2020 #4

Fair enough Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #6

A lot of them are already going to Bloomberg BeyondGeography Feb 2020 #5

A lot of "them"? Bloomberg is not on the SC ballot so Biden will win SC and have the momentum needed Skya Rhen Feb 2020 #7

If Biden eeks out a victory in South Carolona it won't help him much Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #12

but the GOP is telling Republicans to vote for Bernie in SC (open primaries) womanofthehills Feb 2020 #13

Steyer too, he is up a lot in some polls, and is making inroads with the A-A vote nt Celerity Feb 2020 #8

Recently Jason Johnson PatSeg Feb 2020 #9

I agree that Bloomberg , even off the ballot, is Sander's main rival for those voters now Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #10

It's what many have been saying all along squirecam Feb 2020 #11

I have nothing to add to this interesting discussion. Laelth Feb 2020 #14

Thank You. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2020 #15