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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Ok. So sell me. What does Biden stand for? [View all]scardycat
(172 posts)110. You are going to know what you get with him
There are going to be some things you are not going to like about Joe Biden's stances but he he doesnt sugar coat.
Like Medicare for All that BS and EW want...that is an impossible goal with Republicans in the Senate that wont even vote on preventing Russia from interfering in our election. And even if we do win the Senate back, we have Dems in Blue states that wont vote for (socialized medicine) But there is a very good chance we will be able to build on Obamacare and thats a good beginning that might take us to Medicare for All in the future.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Obviously you need to review 1972 election and the electibility question of McGovern
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#1
A Down with the Establishment, Death to Capitalism, Socialist Revolutionary Workers' Party
dalton99a
Mar 2020
#14
Hillarious. What a great response - I mean nobody could see through your simple question
el_bryanto
Mar 2020
#25
"But I guess it makes a good story." Makes a great story..that HE wrote about.
AncientGeezer
Mar 2020
#103
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 understand it may not be politically possible" and that is exactly the problem. People want what
OnDoutside
Mar 2020
#81
Umm, gun control, fight against climate change, public option, $15k tax credit for home buyers...
WhereAmerica
Mar 2020
#23
For a lot of people it comes down to down ballot races. Especially here in NC,
octoberlib
Mar 2020
#63
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