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Democratic Primaries

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:18 AM Apr 2019

When candidates consistently poll at 2% or less.. [View all]

What does that mean for the primary?
Why do those that poll so low stay in?

Castro for instance. I like him. All the candidates are good. But there just isn’t a election there for him.

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

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When candidates consistently poll at 2% or less.. [View all] LakeArenal Apr 2019 OP

It's still very, very early Sherman A1 Apr 2019 #1

I want to hear them all get a chance to present their views if possible. efhmc Apr 2019 #2

For instance, Why is Seth Moulton running? redstateblues Apr 2019 #3

to keep Tim Ryan company? Celerity Apr 2019 #7

Now that was funny! MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #13

Keep in mind the sheer number of candidates Qutzupalotl Apr 2019 #4

At this point I think it is meaningless. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author sfwriter Apr 2019 #6

A lot of these candidates haven't really had a chance to introduce themselves BlueStater Apr 2019 #8

Some people run to increase visibility for future runs, or to get a book deal tblue37 Apr 2019 #9

That's insightful. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #12

means nothing today, in 5-6 months it will as the money will dry up beachbum bob Apr 2019 #10

Some people running now are running for 2024/28 or Vice President. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2019 #11

Ahhh yes. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #16

In early May 2011 NewJeffCT Apr 2019 #14

They all deserve to be heard in at least one debate. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #15

Very true. Thanks. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #17