
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:45 PM
Bradshaw3 (5,061 posts)
Biden Predicts GOP Epiphany
From Monday's K street fundraiser:
"With Donald Trump out of the way, you’re going to see a number of my Republican colleagues have an epiphany. Mark my words. Mark my words,” Biden said. snip On the same day Biden made his remarks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was just a few blocks away at the White House, boasting about how he blocked Merrick Garland from getting a seat on the Supreme Court. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-k-street-epiphany_n_5dc332d9e4b00551388225e7 For those who think this is part of a strategy it is clear ater many similar statements now that Biden believes it, even after eight years as Obama's vice-president and seeing their obstructiuon firsthand.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
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Bradshaw3 | Nov 2019 | OP |
evertonfc | Nov 2019 | #1 | |
nycbos | Nov 2019 | #2 | |
TwilightZone | Nov 2019 | #41 | |
redqueen | Nov 2019 | #48 | |
crazytown | Nov 2019 | #58 | |
redqueen | Nov 2019 | #59 | |
crazytown | Nov 2019 | #60 | |
redqueen | Nov 2019 | #61 | |
crazytown | Nov 2019 | #62 | |
loyalsister | Nov 2019 | #49 | |
MarcA | Nov 2019 | #52 | |
TwilightZone | Nov 2019 | #56 | |
loyalsister | Nov 2019 | #57 | |
guillaumeb | Nov 2019 | #3 | |
LonePirate | Nov 2019 | #4 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #5 | |
LonePirate | Nov 2019 | #8 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #9 | |
Demsrule86 | Nov 2019 | #10 | |
LonePirate | Nov 2019 | #13 | |
Andy823 | Nov 2019 | #17 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #24 | |
Andy823 | Nov 2019 | #27 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #32 | |
Andy823 | Nov 2019 | #35 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #36 | |
Eko | Nov 2019 | #31 | |
Demsrule86 | Nov 2019 | #45 | |
msongs | Nov 2019 | #12 | |
InAbLuEsTaTe | Nov 2019 | #37 | |
Liberalhammer | Nov 2019 | #6 | |
democratisphere | Nov 2019 | #7 | |
madaboutharry | Nov 2019 | #11 | |
RainCaster | Nov 2019 | #14 | |
Jarqui | Nov 2019 | #15 | |
George II | Nov 2019 | #16 | |
Bradshaw3 | Nov 2019 | #43 | |
BigMin28 | Nov 2019 | #18 | |
Blaukraut | Nov 2019 | #19 | |
coeur_de_lion | Nov 2019 | #20 | |
More_Cowbell | Nov 2019 | #30 | |
InAbLuEsTaTe | Nov 2019 | #38 | |
coeur_de_lion | Nov 2019 | #46 | |
JoeOtterbein | Nov 2019 | #21 | |
JGug1 | Nov 2019 | #22 | |
defacto7 | Nov 2019 | #23 | |
InAbLuEsTaTe | Nov 2019 | #39 | |
jberryhill | Nov 2019 | #25 | |
apcalc | Nov 2019 | #26 | |
apcalc | Nov 2019 | #29 | |
More_Cowbell | Nov 2019 | #28 | |
TwilightZone | Nov 2019 | #34 | |
melman | Nov 2019 | #33 | |
Thekaspervote | Nov 2019 | #40 | |
Bradshaw3 | Nov 2019 | #44 | |
Mr.Bill | Nov 2019 | #42 | |
BlueMTexpat | Nov 2019 | #47 | |
Mr.Bill | Nov 2019 | #50 | |
Turbineguy | Nov 2019 | #51 | |
Thomas Hurt | Nov 2019 | #53 | |
Vogon_Glory | Nov 2019 | #54 | |
gulliver | Nov 2019 | #55 | |
melman | Jan 2020 | #63 |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:47 PM
evertonfc (1,713 posts)
1. well,
as long as Trump is out of the way. I'm good and If Biden is nominee, Trump will be out of the way. Let's go Joe!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:48 PM
nycbos (4,082 posts)
2. Bipartisanship and unity are things people want to hear.
I know it's unrealistic but we have to use those words if we want to win.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to nycbos (Reply #2)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:25 PM
TwilightZone (19,546 posts)
41. Exactly.
I wish more people could see that, but the opposite view is almost universal here.
Bleating out "screw the Republicans" at every opportunity probably won't go over too well with many independents, a group that has become more and more likely to vote Democratic of late. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to TwilightZone (Reply #41)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 02:35 PM
redqueen (112,607 posts)
48. Agree with both of you.
Obama won on a message of unity. Now that this country is more divided than ever, we need that message more than ever.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to redqueen (Reply #48)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 12:22 AM
crazytown (7,277 posts)
58. So lie to the people. Talk about "Bipartisanship and unity",
knowing there is a vanishingly small chance they will get any such thing.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to crazytown (Reply #58)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 09:27 AM
redqueen (112,607 posts)
59. Kinda like that Medicare for All plan, yeah. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to redqueen (Reply #59)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 09:34 AM
crazytown (7,277 posts)
60. Yeah? Lie to the people?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to crazytown (Reply #60)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 09:37 AM
redqueen (112,607 posts)
61. It looks like you are unfamiliar with politics.
Good luck to you.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to redqueen (Reply #61)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 09:39 AM
crazytown (7,277 posts)
62. To paraphrase LBJ - I just wanted you yo say it
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to nycbos (Reply #2)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 02:43 PM
loyalsister (13,390 posts)
49. Save it for the general election
I want a candidate who is 100% committed to Democratic values and policies. If compromises are to be made, when a policy is negotiated (not before the conversation begins!) the GOP can move to their left for a change. We have been creeping to the right at their behest for far too long.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to loyalsister (Reply #49)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 03:51 PM
MarcA (1,692 posts)
52. Agreed. Maybe for some it's not a compromise. n/t
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to loyalsister (Reply #49)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 09:06 PM
TwilightZone (19,546 posts)
56. The primaries don't happen in a vacuum.
Biden and a couple of other candidates are already targeting Trump and looking to sway all possible voters, including independents, with the general election in mind. That will only help the eventual nominee.
We need to appeal to them throughout the process, not just after a nominee is chosen. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to TwilightZone (Reply #56)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 10:17 PM
loyalsister (13,390 posts)
57. "Independents" are more often than not self conscious republicans
They would rather call themselves independents because they know enough to be ashamed that they're as self absorbed and greedy as republicans. Democrats have enabled and comforted them for way too long.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:49 PM
guillaumeb (42,114 posts)
3. I understand being optimistic,
but given that VP Biden experienced 8 years of GOP obstructionism and racism directed at President Obama, I find this optimism to be misplaced ay best.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:50 PM
LonePirate (11,016 posts)
4. I posted a DU poll about this earlier today. DU does not share Biden's opinion on this matter.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #4)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:54 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
5. Speak for yourself.
Thank you.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Eko (Reply #5)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:59 PM
LonePirate (11,016 posts)
8. Feel free to vote in my poll. You would be the first DUer to agree with him.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #8)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:03 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
9. I did thank you.
I don't see anywhere where Biden said the the Republicans would back his priorities, I must have missed it. Can you please show me where he said that?
Thanks, Eko. Cough "straw man" cough. Excuse me, I have a cold. ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #8)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:05 PM
Demsrule86 (51,062 posts)
10. I agree with Biden...and who cares about a DU poll? Honestly, out in the country, people want folks
to try to work together...and we need to try.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #10)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:20 PM
LonePirate (11,016 posts)
13. I'm curious. What makes you think that Republican epiphany will happen?
Are you seeing evidence of this somewhere? Or is this based on faith and optimism?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #13)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:37 PM
Andy823 (11,244 posts)
17. Well look at all
the republicans coming out against trump, calling him out for his crimes, declaring him to be unfit for the office, you know the "good" ones Joe keeps talking about.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Andy823 (Reply #17)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:54 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
24. They are out there, nowhere near enough but they are out there.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Eko (Reply #24)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:00 PM
Andy823 (11,244 posts)
27. Joe is talking about
the ones in the Senate and the House. I know there are anti trump republicans, but the politicians in D.C. are not going to do the right thing. They are putting trump ahead of the country, and even when trump is gone, they are not going to work with any Democrat in the W.H.
Remember what they did to Obama and how Mitch said they would make him a one term president? ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Andy823 (Reply #27)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:04 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
32. Is Joe Biden in the Senate or the House?
He did say colleagues so if he did somehow get in the Senate or House without me noticing then you would indeed be correct. My apologies.
Eko. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Eko (Reply #32)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:11 PM
Andy823 (11,244 posts)
35. Very funny
So tell me who are these republican "colleagues" if not the members of the house and Senate?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Andy823 (Reply #35)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:16 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
36. Seeing as how
He has been on city councils, in the Senate and Vice presidency I would infer that colleagues means a wide variety of things. To pin that down to exactly what he means by that would have to be clarified by him but to assume that it only means the house and senate one of which he never was is folly.
Thanks, Eko. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Andy823 (Reply #17)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:02 PM
Eko (5,047 posts)
31. Its almost as if people are in a bubble.
Convinced that just because someone is a republican or conservative they are our enemy and have to be treated as such. Republicans are not my enemy, bad ideas, ignorance and fear are my enemies and anyone who falls prey to those. Ive seen more and more people fall to those recently. Its a shame.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #13)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 10:46 PM
Demsrule86 (51,062 posts)
45. I don't see any evidence it will happen,but it doesn't hurt to try...and folks want this in their
candidates...so it is a good election move. If the GOP won't play ball than we work on trying to make them the bad guy...but it doesn't hurt to try...bring back the pork too...it has a way of moving deals along...pork=money for states.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #4)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:17 PM
msongs (58,926 posts)
12. we all know what liz warren thinks about biden... nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to LonePirate (Reply #4)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:18 PM
InAbLuEsTaTe (23,137 posts)
37. Can't imagine who would.
![]() Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!! Either way, they're stronger together!! Welcome to the revolution!!! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:54 PM
Liberalhammer (576 posts)
6. Bipartisanship
Can only exist with both sides respecting the same principles and democracy.
Republicans don't, they have lost their credibility. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 07:56 PM
democratisphere (17,235 posts)
7. rethuglicons are chicken sh'ts and scared to their political death of being
targeted for public annihilation by drumpf. They couldn't pull off an epiphany even if they wanted to.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:08 PM
madaboutharry (35,386 posts)
11. Epiphanies are rare.
Epiphanies take a great deal of introspection and honesty. Does anyone believe that people who stood by this degenerate are even capable of that?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:30 PM
RainCaster (6,859 posts)
14. I am skeptical, the GOP degenerates have never had a moment of introspection
Why would they start now?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:34 PM
Jarqui (7,829 posts)
15. A tiger cannot change its stripes
The GOP has gone to the dark side.
They can't come back because of bunch of them could also be held to account in criminal courts. I think this is the most dangerous time for the well being of America during my lifetime - which goes back to before the Kennedy - Khrushchev nuke crisis. A nation of laws has a party and a leader who will not obey them and we may not be bale to do anything meaningful in the short term about that. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:36 PM
George II (59,936 posts)
16. Again???
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287337541
"you're going to see a number of my Republican colleagues have an epiphany" ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to George II (Reply #16)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 10:16 PM
Bradshaw3 (5,061 posts)
43. Try reading the post and link before commenting
That link you posted to was a tweet; this is an article. The former has a limit to a few characters while the latter has much more information, such as the snippet. I know some on here can't stand to hear actual facts about Biden or actual quotes from Biden that make him not look great but I would hope they would know the difference between a sentence and a news article.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:42 PM
BigMin28 (883 posts)
18. I don't see it happening
Since 1994 when Gingrich became Speaker of the House, republicans have painted the Democrats as faithless evil enemies. I don't see them changing anytime soon.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:45 PM
Blaukraut (5,309 posts)
19. Republican dickishness pre-dated Trump and will outlive him, as well n/t
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:48 PM
coeur_de_lion (2,965 posts)
20. I love Biden but this will not happen
Probably is what people want to hear though.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to coeur_de_lion (Reply #20)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:02 PM
More_Cowbell (1,954 posts)
30. I'd be less worried about Joe's mental state if I thought he was saying this WITHOUT believing it
Than if he thinks it's true.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to More_Cowbell (Reply #30)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:20 PM
InAbLuEsTaTe (23,137 posts)
38. It sure makes one wonder what Joe could possibly be thinking.
![]() Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!! Either way, they're stronger together!! Welcome to the revolution!!! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to More_Cowbell (Reply #30)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 02:29 PM
coeur_de_lion (2,965 posts)
46. Maybe he's being overly optimistic
But optimism is very much needed right now.
If polls are correct he has the best chance of beating tRump. Right now I don’t care about anything else. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:50 PM
JoeOtterbein (5,510 posts)
21. I'm going to win the Powerball lottery tonight.
Maybe.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:50 PM
JGug1 (307 posts)
22. Repukes having Epiphany?
Seriously, Joe? Joe, you have been smoking too much of that Colorado ganja.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:54 PM
defacto7 (13,485 posts)
23. Here is where Biden and I part ways.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to defacto7 (Reply #23)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:21 PM
InAbLuEsTaTe (23,137 posts)
39. Not the first time... probably not the last.
![]() Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!! Either way, they're stronger together!! Welcome to the revolution!!! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 08:55 PM
jberryhill (62,444 posts)
25. Bullshit - they were racist liars before Trump
Oh come the fuck on. As if they all suddenly became assholes when Trump was elected. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
apcalc This message was self-deleted by its author.
Response to apcalc (Reply #26)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:01 PM
apcalc (4,146 posts)
29. He may be right. He knows them better than we.
Yes, they will still be jerks, just not Trumpists.
I take from this that when Trump is gone they will be different ... we shall see... Just look at the change in Lindsey Graham since Trump is prez... ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:00 PM
More_Cowbell (1,954 posts)
28. I'm sick of hearing him say this
The GOP members of Congress aren't children. They're committing crimes and ignoring their responsibilities with eyes wide open.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to More_Cowbell (Reply #28)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:08 PM
TwilightZone (19,546 posts)
34. He's running for office.
In many ways, he's already running a general-election campaign. Unlike DU, much of the voting public wants to hear stuff like this.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:07 PM
melman (7,681 posts)
33. I can't believe he said this again
When I saw threads about earlier I thought it was just a repost or something. But no, he actually did say it again. Unreal.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:24 PM
Thekaspervote (17,090 posts)
40. Like it or not it's called common ground. NYT/Sienna poll out yesterday
Voters are fairly clear about what they would like from a Democrat. They prefer, by 82% to 11%, one who promises to find common ground over one who promises to fight for a progressive agenda; and they prefer a moderate over a liberal, 75% to 19%.
More at the link... if you want... or not https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287336368#post2 ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Thekaspervote (Reply #40)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 10:18 PM
Bradshaw3 (5,061 posts)
44. Has nothing to do with common ground; it's about knowing what you are up against
Biden really seems to believe they will have an epiphany - even after 8 years of watching them trash Obama and his agenda - all before dump became president.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Nov 6, 2019, 09:53 PM
Mr.Bill (10,717 posts)
42. I'm going to go out on a limb and say
Joe Biden probably knows more about this possibility and the people involved than me or dare I say, anyone else here.
My opinion is, depending on what unfolds with the impeachment and Senate trial, anything is possible. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Mr.Bill (Reply #42)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 02:33 PM
BlueMTexpat (14,753 posts)
47. When pigs fly!
Just sayin'!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to BlueMTexpat (Reply #47)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 03:08 PM
Mr.Bill (10,717 posts)
50. That's an opinion you are entitled to. n/t
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 03:21 PM
Turbineguy (31,935 posts)
51. I hope the voters have an epiphany
and stop electing these creeps.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 04:09 PM
Thomas Hurt (9,219 posts)
53. Generous of Joe to think the GOP Senators are just bullsh*tters and not corrupt moral cowards.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 08:21 PM
Vogon_Glory (7,828 posts)
54. Jesus Christ could descend in His full glory and majesty
to denounce this administration and the Republican Party for all its sins and the Republican Party would continue doing the same old crap.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 08:30 PM
gulliver (11,279 posts)
55. He's right. Soundly trounce Republicans, and they'll change.
It's good strategy to assume that. It's good politics. It also has the ring of truth. It is only their success at lying, cheating, and mugging the Constitution that emboldens the Republicans. If they lost, and lost, and lost again, they'd change for their political self-interest. It's the reason they are changed for the worse right now.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Bradshaw3 (Original post)
Wed Jan 8, 2020, 05:56 AM
melman (7,681 posts)
63. Wow
That is not good. Not good at all.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |