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Democratic Primaries

The Velveteen Ocelot

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27. Beating Trump. At this point everything else is secondary.

Reply to DanTex (Original post)

Sun Feb 24, 2019, 05:31 PM

Feb 2019

Even the few I don't especially like would get my support if it looks like they are best suited to take him down.

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

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Undecideds (and decideds): what criteria are you using to decide? [View all] DanTex Feb 2019 OP

Unless they support a position I absolutely can not, then... hlthe2b Feb 2019 #1

Electoral college and electability MaryMagdaline Feb 2019 #2

A tough independent women who is electable, has the experience, not many skeletons, has the gravitas wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #3

I'm also interested in coattails for the Senate Funtatlaguy Feb 2019 #4

Tough as nails. watoos Feb 2019 #5

Not even thinking about deciding yet snowybirdie Feb 2019 #6

At this point it is about ideas from where I sit Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #7

This is why I am on the Amy Train leftofcool Feb 2019 #8

I want to see them in the debates. Fla Dem Feb 2019 #9

ability to beat Trump, based entirely on how they would handle a smear campaign. marylandblue Feb 2019 #10

The only thing I care about at this point is grumpyduck Feb 2019 #11

Three criteria for me in this race: CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #12

The person most likely to beat Trump Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #13

Why decide now? We still have potential candidates coming out to run for office and we'll... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #14

Time Lithos Feb 2019 #15

Top three issues: Gun law reform, overturning Citizens United, Voter suppression. nt allgood33 Feb 2019 #16

I honestly can't tell you what my final choice will be based on ripcord Feb 2019 #17

It's all about electability peggysue2 Feb 2019 #18

Ability to stomp Trump at every turn Politicub Feb 2019 #19

I am not MyNameGoesHere Feb 2019 #20

Electability Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #21

I'm starting to believe strength among Hispanics is a huge factor toward 2020 Awsi Dooger Feb 2019 #22

For me it's fairly simple. Adrahil Feb 2019 #23

Skilled coalition builder - someone who is able to pull together progressive/dem elements PLUS Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2019 #24

Duplicate (removed) nt Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2019 #24

Electability is one key factor Gothmog Feb 2019 #26

Beating Trump. At this point everything else is secondary. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #27

Test #1 If they called for Sen. Franken to resign I am not supporting them in the primaries. NT kelly1mm Feb 2019 #28

Someone who doesn't claim to be perfect NastyRiffraff Feb 2019 #29

How things go on Super Tuesday JustAnotherGen Feb 2019 #30

Everyone is waiting on Biden to announce ;) madville Feb 2019 #31

I am looking for a established, life-long Democrat for my candidate LuvLoogie Feb 2019 #32

Electability Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #33

All I care about is who can beat Trump. No purety tests from me. Vinca Feb 2019 #34

It's all about who's going to go the furthest... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #35

Electability just means means most likely to win against Trump. DanTex Feb 2019 #38

I want to see tax returns Gothmog Feb 2019 #36

Can this person energize voters to the polls? dalton99a Feb 2019 #37

Their beliefs coupled with their ability to mount a strong campaign Tom Rinaldo Feb 2019 #39

Looking beyond ideology and policy positions. JaneQPublic Feb 2019 #40

So far there's only one who I've completely ruled out crazycatlady Feb 2019 #41