Democratic Primaries

OnDoutside

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81. " I understand it may not be politically possible" and that is exactly the problem. People want what

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:54 PM

Mar 2020

IS politically possible. With a Sanders nominee, apart from the Presidential result, the GOP would keep the Senate, and probably win back the House, because Sanders would be painted as being slightly to the Left of Stalin. You don't think so, I'm not too sure and you can bet all swing voters will be scared of the Red menace. It's not fair, but it's reality.

With Biden, it allows those surburban moms, and independents get behind someone who is normal and won't disgrace them. There's potential to win back the Senate too.

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

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Ok. So sell me. What does Biden stand for? [View all] NY06DemSoc Mar 2020 OP

Obviously you need to review 1972 election and the electibility question of McGovern beachbumbob Mar 2020 #1

Boy is that true DownriverDem Mar 2020 #8

one of the greatest lanslides in history, beachbumbob Mar 2020 #16

A Down with the Establishment, Death to Capitalism, Socialist Revolutionary Workers' Party dalton99a Mar 2020 #14

Well, holy shit. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2020 #51

Obviously, you need to remember that nearly a half century whathehell Mar 2020 #56

Biden didn't honeymoon in Russia left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #2

that is a false and misleading statement FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #11

Huh? left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #20

Hillarious. What a great response - I mean nobody could see through your simple question el_bryanto Mar 2020 #25

Who's "Bryant" ? left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #36

He did honeymoon in Russia. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #38

He took a working vacation to Yaroslavi - as they were sister cities el_bryanto Mar 2020 #52

He and his followers can spin it however they want. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #54

"But I guess it makes a good story." Makes a great story..that HE wrote about. AncientGeezer Mar 2020 #103

Yaroslavl is now in Vermont or Connecticut, eh? LanternWaste Mar 2020 #44

He did duh. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #50

Yes, he did mcar Mar 2020 #87

It's falsely misleading because FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #75

I mentioned Biden left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #95

Sanders himself used the phrase "romantic honeymoon" ... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #98

What? PatSeg Mar 2020 #22

Apparently so left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #39

Wow, I had no idea! PatSeg Mar 2020 #49

See reply #75 FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #78

Gotcha! PatSeg Mar 2020 #107

I was confused too JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #101

Stop. Right now. jmowreader Mar 2020 #115

you're gonna have to try FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #116

Okay... jmowreader Mar 2020 #117

+1 Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #33

Nether did Bernie.. whathehell Mar 2020 #68

A return to normal AGeddy Mar 2020 #3

Thank you Rorey Mar 2020 #21

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Sanders is a divider. Rorey Mar 2020 #47

+1000 smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #79

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This is how we lose BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #46

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Your first sentence is false AGeddy Mar 2020 #40

Sanders has only won two of the contests so far... W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #41

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Where do you live? W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #64

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You seem nice. nt Celerity Mar 2020 #70

I hope he enjoys his stay! marble falls Mar 2020 #71

Short as it may be! n/t GP6971 Mar 2020 #76

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I am tired of BS too. nt Celerity Mar 2020 #84

That kinda thing goes over well here. I'd play it off big and make a really big statement! marble falls Mar 2020 #85

I'm tired of the BS also, dware Mar 2020 #86

He gone! marble falls Mar 2020 #99

Actually, Biden "came out on top" in SC, and Pete "came out on top" in IA. ehrnst Mar 2020 #42

You think Sanders won SC? TwilightZone Mar 2020 #65

This Mz Pip Mar 2020 #59

Why don't people want an economic revolution - I don't get that el_bryanto Mar 2020 #73

Some people do. But a majority do NOT. AGeddy Mar 2020 #77

" I understand it may not be politically possible" and that is exactly the problem. People want what OnDoutside Mar 2020 #81

You're right. King4ADay Mar 2020 #96

Who wants us to go backwards? ehrnst Mar 2020 #119

Many of the same things DownriverDem Mar 2020 #4

He has 2naSalit Mar 2020 #5

I've Faux pas Mar 2020 #6

To continue the Obama Legacy, and undo the damage that Trump has done still_one Mar 2020 #7

He's ACTUALLY a DEMOCRAT. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #9

Um. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2020 #53

I can root for whomever I like to. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #66

Yes, anyone can be as irrational as they please. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2020 #88

I see that from reading your posts. ...nt 2naSalit Mar 2020 #89

I'm hurt. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2020 #90

I suspect heads must be exploding over at JPR right now still_one Mar 2020 #10

Is that still active? PatSeg Mar 2020 #17

Hard to tell.. woundedkarma Mar 2020 #12

Experience executive level evertonfc Mar 2020 #13

Welcome to DU! PatSeg Mar 2020 #15

He will not give you a new car. dalton99a Mar 2020 #18

Biden brings a complete toolbox and journeyman skills Mr.Bill Mar 2020 #19

Umm, gun control, fight against climate change, public option, $15k tax credit for home buyers... WhereAmerica Mar 2020 #23

He stands for not being Trump. Which is pretty great, all things considered. DanTex Mar 2020 #24

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Biden can get the votes of................. MRDAWG Mar 2020 #27

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Joe has had a great relationship with the African American community Walleye Mar 2020 #105

Designated Driver JackSabbath Mar 2020 #28

For unity and dignity and restoration. nolabear Mar 2020 #29

Take a second and read some of the threads Peacetrain Mar 2020 #30

I think it's a personal choice. What issues are important to you? Politicub Mar 2020 #31

OKay... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #34

Hahahaha hahahaha MyNameGoesHere Mar 2020 #37

a cheer? NRaleighLiberal Mar 2020 #43

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Who are the corporates? Celerity Mar 2020 #74

I believe Joe will do more to... spicysista Mar 2020 #48

Any camera not positioned to aim at seated height jberryhill Mar 2020 #55

OK - I'll get right on that!... jmg257 Mar 2020 #57

Depends who you compare him to. thesquanderer Mar 2020 #58

How I decided Lulu KC Mar 2020 #62

For a lot of people it comes down to down ballot races. Especially here in NC, octoberlib Mar 2020 #63

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The status quo that brought us Donald Trump. Ace Rothstein Mar 2020 #69

The mythical status quo again...absolute nonsense Hav Mar 2020 #92

The polar opposite of Trump. honest.abe Mar 2020 #72

I just did a simple google. ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #80

No answers yet... dualboy24 Mar 2020 #91

If you are honest in your interest, Hav Mar 2020 #94

The original poster asked... dualboy24 Mar 2020 #114

OP here. I wish this thread had gone better NY06DemSoc Mar 2020 #93

I think it's cute that you claim "undecided" when you have DemSoc in your name. N/t nolawarlock Mar 2020 #100

I favor Warren but I like Bernie too. I have to allow the possibility that neither will be available NY06DemSoc Mar 2020 #104

Mine isn't until April 4th so I feel you. nolawarlock Mar 2020 #109

His platform form is available to all ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #102

I want to hear a platform based pitch from his true believers. NY06DemSoc Mar 2020 #106

That isn't a very persuading argument. It sounds a bit lazy and disingenuous Hav Mar 2020 #113

An opportunity not to lose the house and to get the senate so the rest of... LAS14 Mar 2020 #108

You are going to know what you get with him scardycat Mar 2020 #110

Go here: MineralMan Mar 2020 #111

In short: Democratic party. robbedvoter Mar 2020 #112

A return to humany decency. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #118