Democratic Primaries

mtnsnake

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63. I think Bernie has it the roughest because everyone is already so familarized with him

Mon Apr 22, 2019, 09:56 PM

Apr 2019

which makes it harder for him to come off as being a fresh new face with fresh new ideas. Considering that, I think he's doing well just the same.

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

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***Bernie Sanders is up on CNN Town Hall*** [View all] nolabear Apr 2019 OP

Rousing welcome for SBS! floppyboo Apr 2019 #1

Bernie's crushin it... as usual!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #61

. George II Apr 2019 #78

. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #84

First: Medicare for all. How to phase out private ins. companies nolabear Apr 2019 #2

"Didn't get how though." sheshe2 Apr 2019 #85

I've already written to CNN thanking them for this night.......love it. a kennedy Apr 2019 #3

It really is great. nolabear Apr 2019 #6

Yes, CNN is doing some things to atone for past sins IamFortunesFool Apr 2019 #7

I wrote to them back in 2004 or 2005 because I was so outraged when they cut away from John Kerry Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #83

Does cnn have an email for the public?nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #54

I just sent to "contact us" section...... a kennedy Apr 2019 #56

Thx. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #59

He didn't answer the question: "How do you plan to phase out private insurance ecstatic Apr 2019 #4

Two: Voting rights for all felons, violent offenders, etc.? nolabear Apr 2019 #5

Bernie screwed up. The pukes will go after him on this like a pack of wolves. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #9

It's not screwing up to stand by your convictions. I respect that. JudyM Apr 2019 #24

True. Has he addressed this before tonight? mobeau69 Apr 2019 #29

Yeah. David__77 Apr 2019 #49

And, as usual, Bernie is right on this issue. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #52

. George II Apr 2019 #80

Thanks. I see where he's coming from but I'm having trouble wrapping my head around it. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #73

I don't know that I fully agree with him on that. David__77 Apr 2019 #89

Pete gave the answer I was looking for. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #90

Reparations??? Yes!! 10/20/30 to focus on minority and poor communities. chimpymustgo Apr 2019 #13

Yes they have and still in this day and age. nt artislife Apr 2019 #71

No question!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #86

I actually agree with this and have thought this for years artislife Apr 2019 #51

No flames... you're right!! And how better to protect an inmate's rights InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #60

. George II Apr 2019 #81

Released felons should be allowed to vote. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #87

Jeez, none of Bernie's supporters answered your pertinent questions True Dough Apr 2019 #88

Question 2: Do you support restoring voting rights for convicted terrorists and sex offenders? ecstatic Apr 2019 #8

Has he addressed this before? mobeau69 Apr 2019 #12

Thanks elleng Apr 2019 #10

Three: Reparations. How to end the wealth gap for black people. nolabear Apr 2019 #11

I am not a fan of Bernie as the nominee. But he helps drive the conversation. n/t chimpymustgo Apr 2019 #17

He talks unapologetically and directly about his positions. That's what we need. JudyM Apr 2019 #28

+1 Go Vols Apr 2019 #31

He didn't even come close to answering the first question, and he wasn't accurate.... George II Apr 2019 #14

Hmmmm... RobertDevereaux Apr 2019 #26

I'm on Medicare and I have to pay for a supplemental to get eye exams and glasses. Autumn Apr 2019 #77

Does not cover eye exams Green Line Apr 2019 #82

Four: Intl trade and trade policies. nolabear Apr 2019 #15

Taxes: how does being a millionaire effect your policies on the wealthy? nolabear Apr 2019 #16

Doesn't change his policies on the wealthy; MUST pay their fair share. elleng Apr 2019 #19

So he's not expecting to become president? mobeau69 Apr 2019 #32

He got that joke question too! elleng Apr 2019 #37

Missed that. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #39

HA! Was watching Rachel; will watch her rerun. elleng Apr 2019 #43

Economic Plan: Everybody write a bestselling book. Sparkly Apr 2019 #18

Bazinga! George II Apr 2019 #21

That's one that throws me. I know numerous best selling authors. nolabear Apr 2019 #22

He did say on the NYT Best Seller list. That is monstrously best selling, I guess. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #46

What is one thing you've changed your mind about recently? nolabear Apr 2019 #20

Yemen is a big issue, but remember that resolution (not legislation) was written back in 2017..... George II Apr 2019 #25

What happened to your hockey game? JudyM Apr 2019 #30

I mentioned that about 10 minutes ago, then the 2nd period ended. Just started the 3rd period. George II Apr 2019 #34

Two teevees and a desktop. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #36

Hurricanes defeated the Capitals, on to a seventh game. Now rooting for Nashville for a seventh game George II Apr 2019 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Apr 2019 #23

I'm surprised no BS supporters are on the thread. nolabear Apr 2019 #27

They may be in the Bernie Sanders forum. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #47

Nope. Not much over action there. RobertDevereaux Apr 2019 #53

I checked, too. crickets. That's odd. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #57

How did you check? I thought you had to have a preference to visit? floppyboo Apr 2019 #64

No - just to post brooklynite Apr 2019 #79

It isn't really artislife Apr 2019 #66

tangental, but I feel for your girded loins. floppyboo Apr 2019 #75

I spent the day artislife Apr 2019 #76

We would see it if they were. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #68

It is traffic time on the West coast. nt artislife Apr 2019 #55

Was the town hall aired on CNN international? ecstatic Apr 2019 #65

You talking about our service members artislife Apr 2019 #67

Mueller: do you agree with Warren on impeachment? nolabear Apr 2019 #33

Good answer. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #48

How did Klobuchar and Warren answer the reparations and felon voting questions? nt Snotcicles Apr 2019 #35

Rectify Democratic Socialism with failures of socialism in other countries? nolabear Apr 2019 #38

Thanks for posting nolabear! jalan48 Apr 2019 #40

Seconding jana48's thanks. Good on you, nolabear! RobertDevereaux Apr 2019 #44

Not anti Israel, Netany treating Palestinians unfairly. elleng Apr 2019 #41

Netanyahu-How to maintain relationship in spite of critiques? nolabear Apr 2019 #42

!!! nt artislife Apr 2019 #58

What about armed guards in schools? nolabear Apr 2019 #45

I've got to give it a rest for a bit. Y'all are on your own. But... nolabear Apr 2019 #50

Kamala Harris coming up. elleng Apr 2019 #62

I think Bernie has it the roughest because everyone is already so familarized with him mtnsnake Apr 2019 #63

I felt he answered the questions best so far - most directly and substantively, well thought out. JudyM Apr 2019 #70

I think Bernie is as impressive as he was in 2016 - he also has some formiable challengers. Go Dems! walkingman Apr 2019 #69

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #74