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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I'm beginning to think that Biden could be the best choice right now. [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,282 posts)76. He's plenty experienced enough.
My point was you don't need executive experience to be ready to be president. Nor does executive experience automatically qualify you to be president. Remember when the republicans were bragging about Sarah Palin's executive experience? What a joke that was.
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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Kablooie
Sep 2019
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No, let's go from this moment forward. India and Pakistan could break out nukes, which spells
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#8
Even if Biden is elected, if the Senate is controlled by Republicans, little will be accomplished.
olegramps
Sep 2019
#67
The problem I am addressing is the global, existential threat the potential for nuclear war
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#74
Absolutely, both national and international policies will not be resolved without control.
olegramps
Sep 2019
#80
I want a VP candidate who is younger and more progressive than any of the front runners
Arkansas Granny
Sep 2019
#14
I'll take the baby steps that come with normal -major changes can be a lot of upheaval
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#6
I really liked Beto when he announced but he has not run a good campaign.
redstateblues
Sep 2019
#11
There are several highly accomplished WOC senators. Biden does not have to pick from the
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#15
I really like the Mayor and she and Biden seem comfortable around each other. As for experience, she
Skya Rhen
Sep 2019
#46
Abrams is similar to Obama in experience. Obama was in the US Senate but Abrams would be VP
JI7
Sep 2019
#58
Yeah I'd love to see Klobuchar as the nominee but it's very unlikely so
comradebillyboy
Sep 2019
#57
It's what most Americans are thinking right along with you -- that we have to get to "solid" first.
ancianita
Sep 2019
#19
And if Biden claims he'll install "the best people", it won't be bullshit. I don't think we'll have
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2019
#21
could be, but I still need him to account for his credit card comp protection and
aikoaiko
Sep 2019
#30
That's not really true. His strong point is that he worked closely with a great President...
NNadir
Sep 2019
#62
Biden's Electability Advantage Will Be Hard to Shake Among Risk-Averse Democrats
Gothmog
Sep 2019
#63