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Democratic Primaries

MineralMan

(151,111 posts) Wed Feb 19, 2020, 11:11 AM Feb 2020

We are going to lose to Trump in November. [View all]

At least we are if we don't stop demonizing our candidates for the nomination soon.

As long as we continue to label everyone but our favorite as the enemy, we are feeding Trump the food he likes the best.

Our primary campaign has pretty much gone fully negative at this point, and it doesn't look like it's going to change.

That, my fellow Democrats, progressives and Democratic Socialists, is a losing strategy.

What a shame!

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

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We are going to lose to Trump in November. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2020 OP

I don't think the demonization is spread at all equally. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #1

No, of course it isn't. MineralMan Feb 2020 #9

I agree with you. Our cat should be able to beat Drumpf. rzemanfl Feb 2020 #10

I don't always agree with you, MM, but on this, I agree totally. It is devastating to see our own hlthe2b Feb 2020 #2

I agree. Turin_C3PO Feb 2020 #3

I agree, any of the candidates would be better than what we have now. Bluepinky Feb 2020 #4

I'm prepared to be crushed in November Dopers_Greed Feb 2020 #5

I'm starting to lean your way, Codeine Feb 2020 #16

I agree... but all have to stand down... dawg day Feb 2020 #6

I agree. Stuart G Feb 2020 #7

we are humans, and thus we default to tribal behavior, sadly NRaleighLiberal Feb 2020 #8

Agreed, although I wouldn't say that this is "fully negative." DanTex Feb 2020 #11

I'm hoping when the nominee is chosen we will all come together. blueinredohio Feb 2020 #12

I don't know. Pacifist Patriot Feb 2020 #13

I fear you are right. CrispyQ Feb 2020 #14

Be the change you want to see in the world melman Feb 2020 #15

I think the outcome is inevitable. At this point, I'm looking for a silver lining. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #17

The way we see it is musicman65 Feb 2020 #18

Going to lose because it's being manipulated. Nt lostnfound Feb 2020 #19

Don't you rail against Bernie sometimes Beringia Feb 2020 #20