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Backseat Driver

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56. Boomer's saw that confidence in a President/candidate die before their eyes in 1963.

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 02:12 PM

Mar 2020

Abraham, Martin, and John - Then America collectively picked up that particular family's social failures and those visions and confidence decided to go with the "safe" political approach - we've been stuck with the GOP-way or the highway since. What Dreams May Come, huh?

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

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My last primary post: I remain skeptical of Biden because I think a lot of his support... [View all] redgreenandblue Mar 2020 OP

Expect to be held to your promise. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #1

As a political body, Biden's surge brought a sigh of relief. Eyeball_Kid Mar 2020 #36

Not sure you didn't mean to reply to the OP. Mostly excellent post though. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #40

I think Biden's support is more about love than fear Walleye Mar 2020 #2

Yes, I too believe voters were voting with the two-factors of emotion, we already know, by 42bambi Mar 2020 #9

Well Biden wasn't my first choice.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #3

100% agree Locrian Mar 2020 #4

Actually, it is Biden who brought up his most oppressive, cruel, and unconstitutional act--stop emmaverybo Mar 2020 #22

Are you serious? Socialist attacks against Sanders would be so much worse.... brush Mar 2020 #34

it's still an alpha male contest Locrian Mar 2020 #45

That's your opinion. Tell us how much alpha male Sanders has... brush Mar 2020 #50

That seems to be a common theme today amongst Bernie supporters. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #42

The Left has no mechanisms in place to combat the Rightwing hate machine. None. Orrex Mar 2020 #5

This is a really great post...we need to develop a plan to defend our own... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #26

I agree completely. "Safe" choices have not worked out well in the recent past. DanTex Mar 2020 #6

Dan, Sanders has not expanded his base...how bad would it be for us November with him as the nominee Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #11

I agree PatSeg Mar 2020 #15

And the young voters just didn't turn out...it takes time for the young to start voting...maturity. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #24

I don't think that's it. k2qb3 Mar 2020 #30

That is a very good point...my kids vote but then we are very political and have worked Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #46

That is true PatSeg Mar 2020 #43

Boomer's saw that confidence in a President/candidate die before their eyes in 1963. Backseat Driver Mar 2020 #56

The centrists consolidated, the progressives didn't, and young voters didn't turn out. DanTex Mar 2020 #16

He is not 'safe'.Hillary wasn't either she was talented and smart.She was stabbed in the back and of Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #23

Of course he's "safe". Talented, and smart, and "safe", just like HRC. DanTex Mar 2020 #27

"We're on the same team now!" PatSeg Mar 2020 #44

As you know Dan, I enjoy your posts...even when I disagree. Give yourself some time...the primary Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47

I fear you are right. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #51

+100 Celerity Mar 2020 #21

Again, 'It does not follow..." LanternWaste Mar 2020 #53

I disagree Ohiogal Mar 2020 #7

His support comes from a place of Solidarity. Join in the fun! PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #8

If you feel that we need an "inspiring" candidate... brooklynite Mar 2020 #10

Brooklynite...you always hit the nail on the head... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #13

Bingo!!! PatSeg Mar 2020 #17

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Except that primary voting has skyrocketed, doubled in VA alone Happyhippychick Mar 2020 #14

Agree to disagree. n/t Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #18

I've supported Joe since he first entered the race PatSeg Mar 2020 #19

Bernie's platform is all about fear dansolo Mar 2020 #20

And BS's doesn't? we can do it Mar 2020 #25

Bloomberg just dropped out mercuryblues Mar 2020 #37

True but still it's their decision not ours. we can do it Mar 2020 #38

Maybe after the chaos of trump Turbineguy Mar 2020 #28

Ok HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #29

I'm going against my Party in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #31

I voted for Biden, in part because I expect the members of the cabinet and admin he will choose chia Mar 2020 #33

True, people call Sanders a McGovern, but one could call Biden a Kerry/Gore/Clinton, too. thesquanderer Mar 2020 #35

That is my concern as well democrattotheend Mar 2020 #48

I'm just sayin'... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #39

Yeah, it's not like we were ever bold enough to nominate the first ever female candida-- Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2020 #41

It is wrong to "fear" a Dump 2nd term? treestar Mar 2020 #49

Okay x 2 LovingA2andMI Mar 2020 #52

Rep. Shirley Chisholm was the first woman of color to run for President. Poeraria Mar 2020 #54

Re: your last line. WARREN is not the one who will turn convention into a "shitshow". MH1 Mar 2020 #55

I worry that the GOP controlled senate will schedule hearings into Hunter Biden CrispyQ Mar 2020 #57

I hear you, but your pleas are too late. We are all Biden supporters now. Laelth Mar 2020 #58