Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: CNN with ridiculous hit piece on Biden [View all]MineralMan
(150,972 posts)before he officially announces. Joe Biden is the "anti-Trump." That's his main selling point. He is not boastful and narcissistic. He's not proposing ideas that have yet to gain acceptance among voters. He is the opposite of Donald Trump. That's his appeal right now, I think.
Will that carry him through the primaries and to the nomination? Yes, I think it will. Not everyone is looking for a firebrand President to replace Trump. A lot of people are contemplating voting for a hard-working guy who smiles a lot and doesn't say things that worry them. A lot of people want to reverse most of what Trump has done, but are unsure what to do after that. A lot of people are looking for a familiar face who can return them to familiar places.
A lot of people are not reading discussion forums and arguing about the definitions of socialism. A lot of people would like a break from the turmoil that has marked Trump's presidency. A lot of people want someone who will regain control and take the noise down to a dull roar, rather than a shouting match.
Don't discount those people. They like Joe Biden. He's a likable guy. That's pretty much who they're looking for right now. Don't discount their votes, and keep in mind that those people actually do vote. They vote in every election, including primaries. They believe that is how things should be. Those people are not reading DU. In fact, they're not following all of this so much right now. They all want, however to:
VOTE HIM OUT!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden