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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Kamala's departure reveals a problem the Democrats need to fix. Now. [View all]LonePirate
(13,405 posts)148. No, the reason she dropped out was due to money. She said so herself.
Money brings recognition and awareness which lead to likability and competitiveness. She simply did not have the awareness among voters in SC who seem to be favoring the candidate they do know.
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StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
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Reminds me of the time I met with an organization who bragged to me about how diverse their all-whit
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#10
The only way to "fix it" is to have a candidate of color get enough polling support to qualify
scheming daemons
Dec 2019
#4
*VOTERS* can't boost anyone at the polls if they don't get a chance to vote for them
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#13
Yes of course it does...because most candidates need money. That is political reality all candidates
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#59
It is ridiculous. You can give everyone the opportunity to compete...but some will win and some
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#228
How else can the field be narrowed down to a manageable number, whatever that may be?
pangaia
Dec 2019
#159
DNC decided. It's built in - $ and poll #s. Personally think they started way too early
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2019
#251
no, but $ contributions are he reason harris dropped out....... She qualified to be on stage
getagrip_already
Dec 2019
#36
You can't fix it...and has POC supported her or Booker that would not be the case...
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#5
I think an election where we were not desperate to eliminate Trump would be different...
hlthe2b
Dec 2019
#15
I think you are right...and electability is very important when if we miss the mark Trump remains
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#37
the old saying his complexion is pure gallows...Trump's is pure dictator. Yes you are right.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#187
He can't win the general...for the same reason Buttigeig can't...no AA support...he is the stop and
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#186
He only has to convince the AA community that he can win the general election.
Mars and Minerva
Dec 2019
#224
Not with his record...he will not win a general...won't win the Mid West either.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#233
I will vote for any nominee...but he won't win the states we need...he loses the EC.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#184
As I said, why bother with primaries if "support" is determined by pollsters before anyone gets a
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#16
She qualified for the next debate, but she's been treated as a loser for weeks because of her
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#28
I personally think everyone with low numbers should drop out...what is the point?
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#34
I'm pretty sure that public letter and resignation of one of her top aides didn't help. nt
Quackers
Dec 2019
#35
You assume that AA voters will vote for AA candidates...that is not the case this year...Harris
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#33
You have to be able to raise money in order to compete in a primary. This is how it has always been.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#250
A U.S. Sitting Senator is Out from the largest and bluest state in the Nation is Out...
LovingA2andMI
Dec 2019
#76
Obama was president and that's proof that the playing field is perfectly even and minorities no
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#21
There is nothing to figure out...people appeal to voters...and there are polls and those candidates
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#71
People have to be able to win...I think Harris made some real mistakes in this campaign which would
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#42
You have to be able to raise money in order to run for president...well before any votes are cast.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#47
Your solution for a candidate who can't raise money is to start in a State where money is critical?
brooklynite
Dec 2019
#143
booker hasn't qualified either... (has he?).... but he is still in the race
getagrip_already
Dec 2019
#84
I will vote for any nominee and I don't care who the VP is...for God sakes didn't we learn the
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#52
Booker talked about a big decrease in the turnout among African-Americans in Milwaukee
IronLionZion
Dec 2019
#66
Good thing that in Joe Biden we have a Democrat who is widely popular with black voters.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#78
Older black voters like him because of his past work with the black community on important issues
IronLionZion
Dec 2019
#87
There was also a great deal of voter suppression in those area...particularly Milwaukee...the
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#89
Each of us understands issues that impact us, but may not understand issues that don't
IronLionZion
Dec 2019
#249
I would prefer Stacy Abrams which give us a shot at Georgia and could help the Senate race too...
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#93
The reason she is out is that she was not competitive with voters in South Carolina...nothing to do
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#101
I am against holding first two primaries in those states...but I doubt it would have helped Harris.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#156
She did not get money because she was not doing well with voters in South Carolina...AA vote is a
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#153
SC has hardly mattered so far. The state makes the news far less than IA or even NH.
LonePirate
Dec 2019
#163
Iowa and New Hampshire are not determinant this year...if she had support AA outside of these two
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#183
I agree with you...while race is in this country a factor as is misogyny...we must vote the person
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#107
I do too...when I asked my Gay daughter why she was not supporting Buttigeig (supports Warren)
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#192
I wonder if people here would be so cavalier about this if only men were in the next debate
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#102
That is going to happen because none of our women candidates are polling that well at
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#109
I find that sad...I have had nominees that I liked better than others...but I always did my best to
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#119
I am sorry...misunderstood....yeah I have nightmares about this...I too fear Trump could win.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#190
Harris was my top choice until that info came out and she just didn't ease concerns.
Chemisse
Dec 2019
#166
Whoa everyone--we have a way to go and an open convention not to mention a VP to choose
randr
Dec 2019
#121
It's bizarre how media thinks Democrats always have problems. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2019
#124
She didn't get enough support from potential voters. This happens every primary
FloridaBlues
Dec 2019
#136
It is not the party's fault Kamala did not manage her campaign properly
RhodeIslandOne
Dec 2019
#137
I am sure it has nothing to do with two of the whitest states in the country being the first to vote
LonePirate
Dec 2019
#138
Senator Harris main problem IMHO is she didn't have a clear message. Sound bites aren't enough
still_one
Dec 2019
#142
Some AA voters support Biden. Many support other candidates. That's beside the point
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#196
I can agree that the media shows bias, which can affect which candidate succeeds.
cry baby
Dec 2019
#206
I hear you - but praising "the field we started with" for its diversity while that field has been
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#208
I know this is how it's worked for a couple of decades. It doesn't mean it's right
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#212
She shouldn't have assisted in the railroading of Al Franken or tried to paint Joe as a racist
madville
Dec 2019
#215
It's very sad to see so many people here completely dismiss that component as if it doesn't exist
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#223
How is this a problem of the Democratic party? Everyone knew the rules when they jumped in.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2019
#238
It's kind of how it works....Polls drive funding...it has squat to do with the DNC
AncientGeezer
Dec 2019
#254