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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]squirecam
(2,706 posts)231. Oh
So 4 years ago is irrelevant?
Then we should have a white male candidate. After all, we havent had one since 2004. A veritable lifetime ago.....
This is just BS. Harris didnt lose due to racism or sexism.
Tell me how the multiple white men did in Iowa in 2008......Ill wait.....
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Kamala's departure reveals a problem the Democrats need to fix. Now. [View all]
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