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MineralMan

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37. That will be worth a great deal to many primary voters.
Mon Apr 29, 2019, 12:34 PM
Apr 2019

On DU, we are looking at a very small slice of the Democratic pie. Primary voters and DUers are not the same groups, really. We have some polling results, but they're so early right now that the biggest group is still those who are undecided.

The candidate field for the Democratic primaries is now pretty much decided, although others could still step in. During the rest of 2019, we'll see the polling percentages shift around a bit. That will be a better look at what's going on than discussions on DU, really, but you'll still see a big block of undecided voters.

Until we start seeing some actual primary and caucus results, this race will still be up in the air, I think. However, in 2020, the Super Tuesday primaries will give us a pretty clear indication of who has a chance and who does not. At that point, the field will narrow dramatically, I think, and we'll have fewer names to bandy about.

Right now, it's still an open race. That will start changing in the next few months, though. The bulk of primary voters isn't really paying that much attention at the moment. Only political junkies are focused on this for the time being.

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

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K&R stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #1
Damn straight ! WheelWalker Apr 2019 #2
Biden also represents DownriverDem Apr 2019 #11
second that - K&R onetexan Apr 2019 #41
Let's add to that, wisdom Butterflylady Apr 2019 #47
He is by far the best-qualified candidate in EITHER party! lastlib Apr 2019 #3
Very good points. honest.abe Apr 2019 #4
It would be great DownriverDem Apr 2019 #12
Yes. That would be a formidable pairing. honest.abe Apr 2019 #19
K&R Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #5
Simple truth. VP and a leader in senate for decades. Hortensis Apr 2019 #6
K&R NYMinute Apr 2019 #7
He has certainly done way more NYMinute Apr 2019 #8
My intention is to point out a positive attribute of one candidate. MineralMan Apr 2019 #16
i like that. Thank you! samnsara Apr 2019 #27
He is arguably the most qualified candidate in modern history in the usual sense of the term. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #9
Winning is, of course, the first step. MineralMan Apr 2019 #10
Great ticket DownriverDem Apr 2019 #13
Yes. I like that pairing very much. MineralMan Apr 2019 #14
Yes, I agree, but qualifications are task specific. aikoaiko Apr 2019 #20
Then be specific. What "tasks" are you talking about? MineralMan Apr 2019 #22
I think Joe is qualified to lead an agenda similar to those of the Clintons and Obama aikoaiko Apr 2019 #43
His attention to the eventual platform would surely be experienced and informed. Magoo48 Apr 2019 #46
Assuming we only have 10 years left to act on climate change... Indygram Apr 2019 #15
Well, here's something: MineralMan Apr 2019 #17
Thanks for that, MineralMan! Cha Apr 2019 #51
The best-qualified candidate in the primary doesn't always win the GE. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #18
That's true. I'm simply pointing his experience out. MineralMan Apr 2019 #21
Of course I don't. Do you mind that I point out the most qualified, experienced person Autumn Apr 2019 #23
I don't mind. But, I will reply. MineralMan Apr 2019 #29
Replies are what people look for when they post OPs. nt Autumn Apr 2019 #33
We're drifting off-topic. While I always appreciate replies to my OPs, MineralMan Apr 2019 #34
I don't consider responding to a post in a thread as drifting off-topic from an OP. That's how Autumn Apr 2019 #35
They don't always win the nomination, either. Mr.Bill Apr 2019 #45
No they don't. Sometimes the most qualified people ever just don't win. Being qualified has Autumn Apr 2019 #48
Agreed! peggysue2 Apr 2019 #24
Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2019 #25
Yes! And, 2020 is more important Cha Apr 2019 #50
yes i agree.. NO LEARNING CURVE!!! samnsara Apr 2019 #26
We don't have time to learn on the job katmondoo Apr 2019 #28
That's true. Other candidates also have federal government experience. MineralMan Apr 2019 #30
Especially on the foreign policy and international relations stage.. Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #31
Yes, that's one area where it makes a huge difference. MineralMan Apr 2019 #32
I have not decided yet, but Biden brings respect and dignity back to the presidency. Pepsidog Apr 2019 #36
That will be worth a great deal to many primary voters. MineralMan Apr 2019 #37
It will be interesting to see who separated themselves from the pack. Pepsidog Apr 2019 #49
every single dem candidate brings dignity and respect AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #52
Good point. Didn't mean to suggest others didn't. Pepsidog Apr 2019 #54
Joe Biden is the most electable candidate that the Democratic Party has available Gothmog Apr 2019 #38
I tend to agree with that. MineralMan Apr 2019 #39
When was the last multi-term Democratic Senator elected president? A DAY IN THE LIFE Apr 2019 #40
Experience is definitely a big plus when choosing a candidate. nt yaesu Apr 2019 #42
To me, Biden's experience is his most important selling point FakeNoose Apr 2019 #44
He can get things done flamingdem Apr 2019 #53
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