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still_one

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

Reply to Cha (Reply #15)

Fri Sep 13, 2019, 05:58 PM

Sep 2019

I wouldn't even characterize those as runs, because he withdrew before those campaigns even got off the ground. However, it gives a better negative slant on it if one characterizes it as "he lost two times", when in fact, it really never got started.

It is more than obvious that the OP, in spite of the fact, "loves Biden", really does not want Biden, and asks the question "convince me why I should want him?

If the OP wants to know where Biden stands on the issues, all they need to do is go to Biden's web page.

They can also view various sources on the internet on where Biden stands on the issues.

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

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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