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Democratic Primaries

Claritie Pixie

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11. I'm trying to understand those who are enthusiastic about Biden.

Reply to JI7 (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 13, 2019, 01:51 PM

Sep 2019

I never said I don't want him. When he becomes the nominee, if he does, I want to be just as enthusiastic.

Asking for the point of view of others is a good thing.

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

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I love Joe Biden. [View all] Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 OP

LOL. Another I love Biden thread, BUT.................................... still_one Sep 2019 #1

I appreciate the snarky reply. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #3

lol.. I know, right.. I was waiting for the .... Cha Sep 2019 #15

The facts regarding about how "Biden already lost two times". In 1988 and 2008 still_one Sep 2019 #18

He dropped out in 1988 due to scandal and got trounced in Iowa in 2008. Garrett78 Sep 2019 #24

Really? See ya around in March and wel'l see how that prediction works out for you still_one Sep 2019 #25

Riding on his own successful tenure as Obama's VP. emmaverybo Sep 2019 #27

My problem, I'm not convinced some of the other candidates can win in GE, Hoyt Sep 2019 #2

I hope so too. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #4

Biden has much more support from black voters than the others do. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #5

Thank you. All good points. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #8

I think so. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #9

Black folks will determine who our nominee will be. The big question regarding IA and NH is not... Garrett78 Sep 2019 #20

what does the polling show EveHammond13 Sep 2019 #6

The polling shows that about 27% of Democrats nationally support Joe Biden at this time. jcgoldie Sep 2019 #7

Thank you. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #12

why not just support who you want to support ? why do you want people JI7 Sep 2019 #10

I'm trying to understand those who are enthusiastic about Biden. Claritie Pixie Sep 2019 #11

My enthusiasm for him or any other candidate will be based primarily The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #14

+1000 RelativelyJones Sep 2019 #26

Joe is the only candidate Desert grandma Sep 2019 #13

Joe will also put Texas into play Gothmog Sep 2019 #17

I just met Joe Biden in person at a fundraiser and I disagree Gothmog Sep 2019 #16

I think you are right. nt UniteFightBack Sep 2019 #23

Electability. honest.abe Sep 2019 #19

Historically, hypothetical match-up polls are meaningless at this juncture. Garrett78 Sep 2019 #21

I wouldn't say meaningless. honest.abe Sep 2019 #29

Agreed. He is a nice guy, but he's lost his fastball. I want new leadership and new ideas. Capt. America Sep 2019 #22

The Elephant in the Room Indykatie Sep 2019 #28

Another "we can't elect a woman" post. cwydro Sep 2019 #30

Agree. He is a sweetie. We just don't have the 'perfect' candidate, or even close to it. Chemisse Sep 2019 #31