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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Joe Biden is not Crazy Joe, he's Regular Joe, and that should be enough* [View all]LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)19. Yes, because I understand presidential politics. Making specific policy statements is risky,
because it comes back to bite you if the mood of the public changes. When you're in the lead, the best strategy is to project strength and likability.
If you're behind, you have to try and stand out with something that will grab the media, such as Harris' "executive order AWB" or Warren talking about reparations. It can work, but it can also backfire badly; the public may shift moods, and Trump may find a way to exploit it.
A front-runner like Biden, who had broad-based appeal, can only hurt himself by getting bogged down in specifics this early, and he knows it.
This is not an ideological debate; this is a Presidential Election.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Joe Biden is not Crazy Joe, he's Regular Joe, and that should be enough* [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2019
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Joe's regular, authentic nature is what is so appealing. He exudes a level of much needed comfort...
Skya Rhen
May 2019
#1
No, no, no. His numbers are great on image and recognition alone. Specifics, at this point,
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#11
I agree completely. That's why he has absolutely no need for catchy proposals.
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#14
Yes, because I understand presidential politics. Making specific policy statements is risky,
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#19
Oh, come off it; I know his voting record, his positions, his ideology, his religion, and
LongtimeAZDem
May 2019
#24
The infamous 1994 crime bill should show you his position on guns, hate and civil rights crime,
emmaverybo
May 2019
#18
It was the only word that came to mind that met the definition of what I was trying to say
Indygram
May 2019
#39
By "people" do you mean Biden enthusiasts on DU boards? You can't stop people at large who
emmaverybo
May 2019
#36
For those that don't know their history anything but uncle joe, which was Stalin's WWII name
Thekaspervote
May 2019
#29