Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumThe reason I do not trash other people running for the Democratic ticket
is that I might have to vote for one of them if for some reason my choice does not make the cut.. That does not mean that if someone on other campaigns is doing something that is potentially destructive to my party that I will not call them out.. or if I have policy disagreements with another candidate that I will not speak up..
But trashing people now by some on another campaign or going after other candidates.. the person who heads up that campaign, the candidate themselves, needs to step in quickly and put their foot down on that.. we are first and foremost patriotic Americans , Democrats, and people who want the best for our country and our people running need to start talking to their people who are representing their campaign..
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)I will certainly call out the candidates who allow their surrogates to bash others though.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peacetrain
(23,559 posts)that is for sure.. I do not think we will survive as a democracy with another 4 years of Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LongtimeAZDem
(4,515 posts)do everything possible to bring their supporters around to the eventual nominee.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peacetrain
(23,559 posts)are starting to do damage that will be hard to pull back from... the candidates need to get proactive
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rpannier
(24,506 posts)I sent out messages to people supporting other candidates telling them I appreciate them keeping us informed. The response back has been positive. I feel better, I hope they do as well
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Peacetrain
(23,559 posts)I know I do, when people can see why I support who I do..it is definitely a two way street
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rpannier
(24,506 posts)And they see that supporters of other candidates are nice people
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Politicub
(12,262 posts)And it felt great.
And then... oh Mo. I thought, "really, Mo? are you going there?", and had to say something. Maybe that's the reaction surrogates want and I fed the fire.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
wendyb-NC
(3,665 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
aikoaiko
(34,200 posts)So far I have nothing that crosses a line.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
McKim
(2,412 posts)I have strong opinions about one democratic candidate who advocated strongly for The iraq War which did much damage to our nation and the world. But I am reluctant to bring this up for fear of being negative to Democratic Party candidates. What is the standard?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
patphil
(6,761 posts)It's a huge field, but they all look good to me.
I have my favorites, but will definitely vote for whoever gets the nomination.
This time, winning is everything.
Patrick Phillips
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Locrian
(4,523 posts)This DU bubble is not the "real world" and people are politically savvy enough to have researched and made up their mind. Arguing or pointing things out here isn't going to change anyone's mind.
So, for me at least - it's a complete waste of time to stir shit, post "gotcha" articles, "argue" or "trash" democratic competitors here. Not to mention fanning the flames of division and hurt feelings etc.
I'll save my energy, donate and campaign door to door for my preferred candidate, and support the dem candidate nominee in 2020.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden