Democratic Primaries

BlueMTexpat

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8. I am still sceptical

Tue Apr 30, 2019, 04:57 AM

Apr 2019

because of his demonstrated willingness to bend over backwards to Republicans, just as happened in the Anita Hill hearings and during much of his tenure in the US Senate in the 90s and early 00s.

After all, Joe voted FOR the Iraq war resolution in 2002. And he was supposed to know something about foreign affairs at the time! Both of my MD Senators (Paul Sarbanes and Barbara Mikulski) knew better and voted AGAINST. Even Ben Cardin, currently a Senator, voted "NAY" in the House. WHY did Joe support it?

I am not sure whether he has learned the right lessons about dealing with TODAY'S GOP. He may still be living in the pre-80s past.

I will support him IF he is the nominee. But he will NOT be my choice in the primaries.

I am still "undecided," being especially torn between Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris.

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

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I'm still undecided, but Joe has one of the most important qualities in my book [View all] RandySF Apr 2019 OP

Agree! Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #1

he has warmth, an important trait. several of our candidates have none nt msongs Apr 2019 #2

Yes, that is why I am slowly coming over to his side katmondoo Apr 2019 #36

Better view the Anita Hill hearings before talking about his "Warmth" onit2day Apr 2019 #47

28 years ago. Hell, my Dem dad has changed Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #56

If he can undo the damage then he has my vote. rusty quoin Apr 2019 #3

yeah he can... samnsara Apr 2019 #28

There is Cha Apr 2019 #4

I can trust that the free world will breathe a sigh of relief. nt Grasswire2 Apr 2019 #5

He already has a positive reputation with our allies BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #7

Exactement! Mme. Defarge Apr 2019 #32

+1 Chin music Apr 2019 #52

Any of our candidates will accomplish that onit2day Apr 2019 #51

liked what the president of KT2000 Apr 2019 #6

I am still sceptical BlueMTexpat Apr 2019 #8

It was the Clarence Thomas hearings MySideOfTown Apr 2019 #11

While he ultimately voted against BlueMTexpat Apr 2019 #12

Talk about outplayed? TODAY!!! No tax returns, no Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #59

?? BlueMTexpat May 2019 #64

Sorry. I think my point is how could we be any worse Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #67

OK, I certainly agree that BlueMTexpat May 2019 #68

Think baggage has two paths. Baggage that Dems Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #69

That was a party vote. His treatment of Hill shows a lot. Check this out: onit2day Apr 2019 #48

Yet Anita Hill also said it does not disqualify Biden from running Lady_Chat May 2019 #65

joe isnt perfect and i have no purity test except for him NOT to trust trump... samnsara Apr 2019 #30

My qualms are not related to a BlueMTexpat Apr 2019 #44

Vote for me I'm not Trump is not enough. Trump is done. Look for policy we want enacted onit2day Apr 2019 #49

Huh? Trump still there, don't ya know. With some polls Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #60

Go with someone who can actually beat trump, the devil Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Apr 2019 #9

No, that's too broad a brush. That was then.. this Cha Apr 2019 #10

Unless it involves the bankruptcy bill zipplewrath Apr 2019 #34

I'm sure you can't.. however Cha Apr 2019 #46

How.? What are his policies. I want bold new action not angry words or platitudes onit2day Apr 2019 #50

Angry words and platitudes... ehrnst May 2019 #72

Sanders selection of anti-Dem advisors shows his poor judgement SharonClark Apr 2019 #14

+10 MineralMan Apr 2019 #15

+1,000,000 nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #19

Agreed n/t OhZone Apr 2019 #22

It also shows what he really thinks about the Democratic Party. nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #29

Funny BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #21

He HAD terrible judgment on that issue. guillaumeb Apr 2019 #27

how long ago was that? samnsara Apr 2019 #31

How about Bernie's two votes in one year for military intervention in Iraq? ehrnst May 2019 #71

I trust they all will do that. progressoid Apr 2019 #13

Many cannot trust Bernie BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #20

Many cannot trust Joe progressoid Apr 2019 #25

joe is the best guy for this job. samnsara Apr 2019 #33

What do you base this on? progressoid Apr 2019 #38

He was Obama's VP...and they were a team. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #39

Hillary was Obama's Sec'y of State...and they were a team progressoid Apr 2019 #40

No they weren't and SOS...is not the same. In fact I see we have some on the Sanders Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #41

Wait...Obama and Clinton weren't a team? progressoid May 2019 #62

The relationship was not like the one with Biden. Demsrule86 May 2019 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #37

Man that sounds so republican Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #57

I don't think you should call Joe a republican progressoid May 2019 #61

Bad thread line. I love Joe Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #63

Since Obama trusted him... world wide wally Apr 2019 #16

This is why he is so high up in polls. nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #17

YESSS! Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #18

That's it, That's enough, and that's all!! Stuart G Apr 2019 #23

The game has changed patphil Apr 2019 #24

Joe has nothing to lose, and no Fs left to give yellowdogintexas Apr 2019 #42

me too. I dont even care about policy because i know he will do his best to protect me.. samnsara Apr 2019 #26

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #53

He has the most clout and knows the most about how to Constitutionally run the nation. The Wielding Truth Apr 2019 #35

True that! oasis Apr 2019 #43

Yes. He can literally pick up the phone with world leaders nolabear Apr 2019 #45

You can trust any of our candidates on day one. Our party has been pulled so far to the right onit2day Apr 2019 #54

Perhaps you weren't around in the 70's... ehrnst May 2019 #70

Un-fuck America per Avlon Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #55

K! Cha May 2019 #73