Democratic Primaries

highplainsdem

(48,920 posts) Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:40 PM Nov 2019

Charles Pierce: Joe Biden is having a terrific town hall on CNN. Very Bidenesque.

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

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Charles Pierce: Joe Biden is having a terrific town hall on CNN. Very Bidenesque. (Original Post) highplainsdem Nov 2019 OP

Btw, Pierce has NOT been a Biden fan. But even he's impressed with this town hall. highplainsdem Nov 2019 #1

That's putting it mildly. If he can impress Pierce...I'm sure though.. Kahuna7 Nov 2019 #38

I think so too. madaboutharry Nov 2019 #2

This is the best I've seen him all campaign. He's not rushed or being interrupted like they do... George II Nov 2019 #3

Hopefully Joe will not be rushed or interrupted by Trump. JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #4

Plus he's been smiling, joking a little, glib, hasn't shouted or jabbed the air. He's been great!!! George II Nov 2019 #6

Joe will beat Trump like a drum WA-03 Democrat Nov 2019 #8

He is a leader! And he can win! emmaverybo Nov 2019 #11

OH your concern is noted still_one Nov 2019 #16

Do you really think that trump would dare debate Biden? Gothmog Nov 2019 #35

Biden is not going to be intimidated by trump of all people. He Kahuna7 Nov 2019 #39

That is the problem with the debate format George for all the candidates.. In my view Town Halls still_one Nov 2019 #13

Absolutely agree, still_one peggysue2 Nov 2019 #20

He's a great speaker. LakeArenal Nov 2019 #5

People also forget that he overcame a serious speech disorder when he was younger. George II Nov 2019 #7

"Conveniently" forget in my opinion. LakeArenal Nov 2019 #9

Such a silly thing to bring up. SharonClark Nov 2019 #37

I love hearing him speak. He makes problems and solutions clear and he connects. Some speakers emmaverybo Nov 2019 #17

Yes! LakeArenal Nov 2019 #18

This is why...IMHO he is rising in the polls, retaking leads! Gosh even in NH where EW or sanders Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #23

Joe is rocking it. Very Presidential redstateblues Nov 2019 #10

He's in his groove, tRump is making it easy. Nt BootinUp Nov 2019 #12

Joe has hardly mentioned Trumps name once redstateblues Nov 2019 #14

This makes me smile Gothmog Nov 2019 #36

I've been watching peggysue2 Nov 2019 #15

"He's knocking it out of the ballpark by being who he is: Joe Biden." Would be hard to apply that emmaverybo Nov 2019 #19

Agree, emmaverybo peggysue2 Nov 2019 #21

He is! And yes debates... just not all their cracked up to be Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #25

Thank you for your Cha Nov 2019 #40

He is doing great...watching it from the beginning. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #22

Lots of good comments on Twitter. Many get the leadership qualities, empathy, mastery of issues, emmaverybo Nov 2019 #24

You nailed that one! Biden envy Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #26

Great comment.. Cha Nov 2019 #28

Neat tweet! emmaverybo Nov 2019 #32

Retweeted! This is extra special coming from a non Biden supporter, hpd! Cha Nov 2019 #27

Yes... I'm going to retweet too Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #29

Yes, Charles Pierce is being quite unbiased in Cha Nov 2019 #30

Did you see this one? melman Nov 2019 #31

Biden VS Paul Ryan.. Cha Nov 2019 #33

"Bidenesque"!!! PatSeg Nov 2019 #34

highplainsdem

(48,920 posts)

1. Btw, Pierce has NOT been a Biden fan. But even he's impressed with this town hall.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:46 PM

Nov 2019

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

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)

38. That's putting it mildly. If he can impress Pierce...I'm sure though..

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 08:13 AM

Nov 2019

Michael Moore will come along to tell us all why Biden wasn't really impressive at all.

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

madaboutharry

(40,190 posts)

2. I think so too.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:47 PM

Nov 2019

He is doing great.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)

3. This is the best I've seen him all campaign. He's not rushed or being interrupted like they do...

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:48 PM

Nov 2019

....in debates.

Really impressive and well-thought out answers.

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

JoeOtterbein

(7,699 posts)

4. Hopefully Joe will not be rushed or interrupted by Trump.

Reply to George II (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:52 PM

Nov 2019

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

George II

(67,782 posts)

6. Plus he's been smiling, joking a little, glib, hasn't shouted or jabbed the air. He's been great!!!

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:54 PM

Nov 2019

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

WA-03 Democrat

(3,037 posts)

8. Joe will beat Trump like a drum

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:57 PM

Nov 2019

Democratic leader
Democratic proven executive
Democratic proven legislator
Democratic who will win OH, PA, WI, MI, FL, NC

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)

11. He is a leader! And he can win!

Reply to WA-03 Democrat (Reply #8)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:11 PM

Nov 2019

Go, Joe!
The world needs you.

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

still_one

(92,061 posts)

16. OH your concern is noted

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:15 PM

Nov 2019

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

Gothmog

(144,945 posts)

35. Do you really think that trump would dare debate Biden?

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 02:13 AM

Nov 2019

trump will not debate Biden

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

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)

39. Biden is not going to be intimidated by trump of all people. He

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 08:14 AM

Nov 2019

has dealt with empty headed bullies like trump his entire life. Remember Corn Pop? Alright then.

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

still_one

(92,061 posts)

13. That is the problem with the debate format George for all the candidates.. In my view Town Halls

Reply to George II (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:13 PM

Nov 2019

are always better if you want to understand where the candidates stand on the issues.

Debates are setup for "gotchas"

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

peggysue2

(10,824 posts)

20. Absolutely agree, still_one

Reply to still_one (Reply #13)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:22 PM

Nov 2019

We get a much fuller, richer picture of the candidates in the Town Hall format. The debates become ping-pong matches with everyone trying to get a memorable few seconds or a tagline for the next news cycle. But little in the way of real substance is revealed because of time constraints and basic format.

So, thumbs up to this approach. Enjoyed it.

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

LakeArenal

(28,806 posts)

5. He's a great speaker.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:53 PM

Nov 2019

Very thoughtful and articulate.
Love Joe 2020❣️🇺🇸❣️

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

George II

(67,782 posts)

7. People also forget that he overcame a serious speech disorder when he was younger.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:56 PM

Nov 2019

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

LakeArenal

(28,806 posts)

9. "Conveniently" forget in my opinion.

Reply to George II (Reply #7)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:58 PM

Nov 2019

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

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)

37. Such a silly thing to bring up.

Reply to George II (Reply #7)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 03:42 AM

Nov 2019

He’s been a politician and giving speeches his whole adult life. He seems to have overcome that issue about 60 or so years ago.

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)

17. I love hearing him speak. He makes problems and solutions clear and he connects. Some speakers

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:17 PM

Nov 2019

just lecture. No communication loop. They talk at. You know Joe feels the room. He’s not speaking
in that “ I am selling you my fabulous plan, which if you have a noodle in your head and a soul, you are gonna want.” Some are too carried away with the sound of their own proposals.

His foreign policy talk was great.

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

LakeArenal

(28,806 posts)

18. Yes!

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #17)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:19 PM

Nov 2019

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

Thekaspervote

(32,715 posts)

23. This is why...IMHO he is rising in the polls, retaking leads! Gosh even in NH where EW or sanders

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #17)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:54 PM

Nov 2019

Should be killin’ it being their turf!

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

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)

10. Joe is rocking it. Very Presidential

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:01 PM

Nov 2019

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

BootinUp

(47,088 posts)

12. He's in his groove, tRump is making it easy. Nt

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:12 PM

Nov 2019

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

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)

14. Joe has hardly mentioned Trumps name once

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:14 PM

Nov 2019

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

Gothmog

(144,945 posts)

36. This makes me smile

Reply to redstateblues (Reply #14)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 02:15 AM

Nov 2019

Link to tweet

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

peggysue2

(10,824 posts)

15. I've been watching

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:15 PM

Nov 2019

He's on point and thoroughly engaging. Also feisty defending his positions and comments by others. Several poignant moments as he spoke to the subject of loss and grief, living life beyond personal tragedy with purpose, service.

Pierce is right. Very Bidenesque. Fabulous answer on immigrant soldiers and veterans and the way Trump has discarded them. When asked what would he do: Bring. Them. Home. Same fervor on the question of Dreamers.

He's knocking it out of the ballpark by being who he is: Joe Biden.

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)

19. "He's knocking it out of the ballpark by being who he is: Joe Biden." Would be hard to apply that

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #15)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:21 PM

Nov 2019

statement to another candidate, sub in the name.

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

peggysue2

(10,824 posts)

21. Agree, emmaverybo

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #19)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:26 PM

Nov 2019

What a contrast to what we see coming out of the White House now--the ignorance, vindictiveness and lack of dignity.

Biden did us all proud tonight! to the man.

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

Thekaspervote

(32,715 posts)

25. He is! And yes debates... just not all their cracked up to be

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #15)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:56 PM

Nov 2019

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

Cha

(296,875 posts)

40. Thank you for your

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #15)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 09:40 PM

Nov 2019

synopsis, Peggysue!

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

Demsrule86

(68,475 posts)

22. He is doing great...watching it from the beginning.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:48 PM

Nov 2019

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)

24. Lots of good comments on Twitter. Many get the leadership qualities, empathy, mastery of issues,

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:55 PM

Nov 2019

superior qualifications, and thoughtfulness on display tonight. The negative comments were so sour grapes, so much Biden-envy as to not be credible,

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

Thekaspervote

(32,715 posts)

26. You nailed that one! Biden envy

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #24)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:57 PM

Nov 2019

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

Cha

(296,875 posts)

28. Great comment..

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #24)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:01 AM

Nov 2019

Link to tweet

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

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)

32. Neat tweet!

Reply to Cha (Reply #28)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:22 AM

Nov 2019

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

Cha

(296,875 posts)

27. Retweeted! This is extra special coming from a non Biden supporter, hpd!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:00 AM

Nov 2019

Link to tweet

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

Thekaspervote

(32,715 posts)

29. Yes... I'm going to retweet too

Reply to Cha (Reply #27)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:04 AM

Nov 2019

It is good to see a critic be open enough to give praise when praise is do...and yes he’s knocking it out of the ball park

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

Cha

(296,875 posts)

30. Yes, Charles Pierce is being quite unbiased in

Reply to Thekaspervote (Reply #29)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:12 AM

Nov 2019

his assessment of Biden tonight.

Aloha, Kasper!

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

melman

(7,681 posts)

31. Did you see this one?

Reply to Cha (Reply #27)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:20 AM

Nov 2019

Link to tweet

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

Cha

(296,875 posts)

33. Biden VS Paul Ryan..

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:39 AM

Nov 2019

Link to tweet

'Course there's always the downer that has to get on a positive thread and show off how much he doesn't know.

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

PatSeg

(47,283 posts)

34. "Bidenesque"!!!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 01:30 AM

Nov 2019

I think that is a keeper!!!

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

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