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Democratic Primaries

bullwinkle428

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15. I experienced that twice in the lead-up to the Iowa caucuses in 2008, and can't disagree

Reply to BlueFlorida (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 09:28 PM

Apr 2019

with a word you said regarding his oratory skills. I was almost shocked, though, with how little traction that earned him on the night where everything went down.

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

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I don't think Biden or Bernie have that much to be excited about. [View all] RDANGELO Apr 2019 OP

I think Biden is pulling a very high percentage considering... WeekiWater Apr 2019 #1

Indeed he is! Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #2

and considering he hasn[t officially announced still_one Apr 2019 #3

I'm interested in seeing how many undecideds... WeekiWater Apr 2019 #4

I think so too. What will be the turning point will be after Super Tuesday, and that will tell the still_one Apr 2019 #10

Everybody knows he is running. RDANGELO Apr 2019 #7

He hasn't down any town halls or kick offs, etc. It isn't official until he says so still_one Apr 2019 #11

Nostalgia for President Obama Politicub Apr 2019 #5

Biden has a long a distinguished record. Is it perfect? No, but there was a reason President Obama still_one Apr 2019 #14

He is mine. I think the only way to stop Trump is through the rustbelt and Biden and maybe Ryan are Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #16

I agree - name recognition is driving the polls lettucebe Apr 2019 #6

Last election people were thinking it would be Clinton - Bush at around this time. Chemisse Apr 2019 #8

I think the Jeb Bush angle is overplayed Otto Lidenbrock Apr 2019 #9

Maybe they aren't excited but I am... LakeArenal Apr 2019 #12

Biden has charisma and empathy BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #13

I experienced that twice in the lead-up to the Iowa caucuses in 2008, and can't disagree bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #15

I'm not BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #17