Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be the next President of the United States. [View all]Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)104. You are right. If Biden is best positioned to win back WI MI and PA...everyone
Else should try and convince how they would be able to win those three (or how they make up a loss in any of them) or Texas
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
141 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be the next President of the United States. [View all]
coti
Feb 2019
OP
Totally agree. Well stated. Not sure I understand how discounting someone because they
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#100
If it's "time" for a female President, then why not time for a gay President? An Asian President?
MadDAsHell
Mar 2019
#78
Are you saying the right genetalia is more important to representing women than the right policies?
MadDAsHell
Mar 2019
#130
You seem uncomfortable answering. Are the right genetalia more important than the right policies?
MadDAsHell
Mar 2019
#137
I like him, but I'm not convinced yet that he's ready for it. Charisma is great but
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2019
#4
Obama had been an Illinois state senator for three terms, then a U.S. Senator.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2019
#8
How much more experience does Harris have? Asking with all due respect.
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#102
When I look at our brilliant field, I think of the term 'embarrassment of riches,' and when you...
CurtEastPoint
Feb 2019
#10
Although it is widely held that young candidates need to run multiple times to gain recognition.
lindysalsagal
Mar 2019
#83
I think he'll hurt Sanders, too. But Sanders doesn't stand a chance anyway...
Garrett78
Mar 2019
#16
You are right. If Biden is best positioned to win back WI MI and PA...everyone
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#104
Agreed. He definitely seems like a good VP candidate, particularly for an older candidate.
Capt. America
Mar 2019
#96
Legalize pot, improve education, healthcare. But he was running to represent
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#113
I hope so. Aren't we counting on all of them having the basics? His senate
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#123
Please don't forget the most loyal Democratic votes: Black women. Kamala has star power
chimpymustgo
Mar 2019
#87
I think she's the biggest STAR in the party. I'm disappointed with Biden, but could live with a
chimpymustgo
Mar 2019
#98
Laura, it's intangible. But many women, and black women in particular feel a bond with her.
chimpymustgo
Mar 2019
#105
100% get that CMG!!!! I have always picked people because of those very reasons. But this
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#108
These are all the reasons I'm willing to even CONSIDER Biden. I hope he's learned from his
chimpymustgo
Mar 2019
#109
If there ever was a perfect antithesis to trump joe is it. I do hear you though
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#110
Those names can't win, regardless of their abilities. Names matter in politics.
lindysalsagal
Mar 2019
#84
Yes, he came close to beating Cruz in Texas, but do U.S. citizens know enough about him?
YOHABLO
Mar 2019
#53
He receives the 2nd most amount of money from the fossil fuel industry of anybody in Congress.
jalan48
Mar 2019
#55
Is Beto receiving anything from the fossil fuel industry now? That was when he was in Congress
SFnomad
Mar 2019
#57
Actually, that's exactly how politics works. You try to represent a different (usually larger)
SFnomad
Mar 2019
#59
Sorry, climate change is the #1 issue for me and I have no interest in a candidate who has a
jalan48
Mar 2019
#60
I think we can find a great candidate without ties to the fossil fuel industry.
jalan48
Mar 2019
#72
Some here might say that you have "ties to the fossil fuel industry" (unless it's electric)....
George II
Mar 2019
#120
I suppose they could. The fossil fuel industry has a powerful influence on our national
jalan48
Mar 2019
#121
I think it is waaaaay too early to make such a statement. What I hear you saying is you think
Nitram
Mar 2019
#118
At least one of the next three. Right now taking Cornyn's seat is very much important, too.
marble falls
Mar 2019
#122
Absolutely. I think it will be interesting to see how corny acts in the coming
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#124