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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Breaking: Beto raises $6.1 million [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,412 posts)192. Repeating it doesn't make it so.
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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Me neither. Still waitin to see where he comes down on certain issues...seems to be all over the map
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#3
I think when a candidate has to work to find their footing on health care in different
Autumn
Mar 2019
#32
When it comes to fundraising and support, he indeed IS "all over the map"....
George II
Mar 2019
#58
I congratulate Beto, but in the interest of full transparency, I'd like to see the source
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#18
One report of Bernie's 2014 release ...(& tax returns filed AFTER the 2016 race will be released):
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#152
Just tellin you what's been reported...if you're really that interested, I'm sure you'll find it.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#159
The Washington Post, CNN and other fact checkers have proven this claim to be false
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#214
Nope, as Time Magazine reported, Bernie released the SEVEN pages of his 2014 tax return...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#219
Nope, you're wrong... Bernie released more than "a summary page"... it was SEVEN pages in total.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#155
Post #152 doesn't contain a link? Tapper says it was a two page summary. Hmmmm. Who to believe?
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2019
#169
People sometimes do things, like release ADDITIONAL information AFTER an initial news story...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#227
LOL, why didn't you just Google "Time Magazine" "Bernie" "2014 taxes"? I could say like you just did
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#233
You could just copy and paste into Google the 5-word search I gave you to find it...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#269
You can not link to an imaginary article that does not exist in the real world
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#268
He initially released only the Form 1040, basically the summary. After being blasted....
George II
Mar 2019
#184
All the discussion above is about whether Bernie released his 2014 tax returns...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#207
Releasing a tax return from a year prior to the one he said he'd release is wanting too much?
George II
Mar 2019
#211
Try googling "Time Magazine" "Bernie" "2014 taxes"... voila!!! (1st article that comes up.)
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#237
I googled "Bernie" "2015 taxes", nothing. "Bernie" "2016 taxes", nothing. "Bernie" "2017 taxes"....
George II
Mar 2019
#240
It's ok, I should have known better than to try having a serious conversation about Bernie... my bad
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#248
Okay, I was trying to have a serious conversation with you... my mistake.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#247
The point is that nobody cares about 2014 income tax returns, that was two years....
George II
Mar 2019
#249
If no one cares about 2014 tax returns,why make up stories that Bernie only gave a summary of them?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#250
You do realize that you failed to provide any links or support in your post 152
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#225
See post #233... the link is still there last I checked. You just don't want to look...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#272
Yup, lead you right to it. Showed post #233 to my 94-year-old dad... he had no problem finding it
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#277
You have it, see post #233... also post #280 with Bernie's complete return as Time Magazine reported
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#290
Bernie's full tax return has been easily accessible for a long time. But, hey, why admit the truth
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#291
Maybe Jake should update his fact checking if relying on old new...or else be fact checked himself.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#179
Think I'll go with Time Magazine's UPDATED report... but, hey, that's just me.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#230
Maybe the report you're relying on is outdated...Time reported Bernie disclosed his 2014...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#185
I'm guessing that just about all of our candidates will release their tax returns...
George II
Mar 2019
#245
Yes, in 2016, AFTER the 2015 due and was filed. This is now 2019, still only 2014. FYI....
George II
Mar 2019
#183
Here is a dig...to some degree.. We didnt see the source for the Sanders numbers did we?
lancelyons
Mar 2019
#54
All white male tickets have won 44 of 45 times (not including re-elections)....
George II
Mar 2019
#160
Certainly impressive... wishing Beto the best of luck. May the best Democratic candidate win!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#19
Can see why you like Joe...don't understand why he hasn't announced already given his popularity.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#47
I hope so... Joe no doubt would do well, even though, politically, his views seem a bit outdated.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#203
No doubt he has a great chance to win...I do wonder though, the longer Joe waits to decide to run...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#213
It's the other way around... Bernie is The One they all fear... and for good reason.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#48
I'd like to hear who he got it from? Individual donors/big donors, what proportions?
pdsimdars
Mar 2019
#50
well, that negates the media narrative that he can't raise money or support nationally.....
getagrip_already
Mar 2019
#65
Why not just lead on issues like Bernie does and convince people to follow you?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#253
Who knows? He didn't release that info like every other campaign for some reason
workinclasszero
Mar 2019
#107
He's in favor of seeing what would work best for everybody. M4A may not be the best solution. nt
Kahuna7
Mar 2019
#96
Impressive. However, it would be more impressive if he disclosed where the money came from.
borgesian
Mar 2019
#73
Well he says he doesn't take PAC or corporate money, so I would think it would be
vsrazdem
Mar 2019
#81
The fact there are 'truthers' who don't believe this number is embarrassing.
ComradeFunk
Mar 2019
#79
It's worth noting Beto did not have a national campaign network already in place.
herding cats
Mar 2019
#83
Apparently there were quite a few people watching him and holding out hope for a big P run.
herding cats
Mar 2019
#91
Good for Beto. Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the national debate.
aikoaiko
Mar 2019
#88
Just saw on twitter that Beto gave the remaining 4.5 million from his senate campaign
vsrazdem
Mar 2019
#116
I don't have a problem with Our Revolution or the Texas Democrats giving their
vsrazdem
Mar 2019
#126
Bernie had about $9M in his Senate campaign fund prior to announcing his presidential campaign
TexasTowelie
Mar 2019
#142
That's because supposedly 4.5 mil came from Texas Democrats, the money he had
vsrazdem
Mar 2019
#120
He's charismatic, young, energetic, but I have to know more. Money raised isn't an issue for me.
YOHABLO
Mar 2019
#154
That TPM article refers to "the general friendliness" among the contenders. Bernie's first public
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
#246
I like that he's very well groomed...great posture...he always looks sharp (whether formal or casual.)
NurseJackie
Mar 2019
#170
And it will be very exciting seeing this all play out. Everyone is good. It's
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#265
I think a lot of people like the fact that Beto has more than one speech. I know...
NurseJackie
Mar 2019
#173
There is DEFINITELY a difference between someone who speaks from their heart
Laura PourMeADrink
Mar 2019
#202