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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Misogyny anyone? [View all]NewsCenter28
(1,835 posts)13. Why such an emotional defence of Bernie Sanders btw?
I thought you were supporting Joe Biden?
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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re:"It's always 'I'd vote for a woman just not THAT woman'. Without fail. Every single damn time."
thesquanderer
Jan 2020
#1
Yes. After the age of 65, the rate of Alzheimers doubles every 5 years. And that's just one
pnwmom
Jan 2020
#68
You have a VP...and you can get sick at any age...our youngest president was assassinated so...?
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#93
I have no idea what you are talking about I am talking about age in general...it could apply to
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#97
You were responding in a thread about Bernie's age. And he has had a recent heart attack.
pnwmom
Jan 2020
#98
My point was that illness and sadly an assasination in the Kennedy situation and he was the
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#120
There's a big difference between 70 and 78. She could be finishing the last year of a second term
pnwmom
Jan 2020
#121
Well, you better tell that to all the voters who will be voting for him. School them, for they know
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#11
The Majority of POC aren't.. nor are the majority of the Voters in the crucial Swing
Cha
Jan 2020
#15
If that is the case, there is no reason anybody would try to stop him. So, I am confused as
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#22
As do we all want somebody who will win, and should support the nominee, whoever it is.
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#27
I would support Sanders in a general...but believe he would lose badly and we probably lose the
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#42
Well if he is the candidate,I hope you are right...and I still don't think he takes enough AA vote
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#71
Now, say the same thing (with the same level of certainty) regarding Bernie voters.
Skya Rhen
Jan 2020
#81
If what you're implying is correct, that's all the more reason Bernie would win: young folks' voting
JudyM
Jan 2020
#95
You assume,they will show up as they have no choice...but I don't agree...they won't vote for Trump
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#125
Oh, you mean like the last election, in Wisconsin when 75,000 people went to the polls, stood in
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#133
What centrist candidate? The Democratic platform was the most progressive in history.
betsuni
Jan 2020
#138
Ya, so why all the Bernie bashin?Clearly theyre scared Bernie's surgin, on his way to the nomination
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2020
#75
What is best for the country is what the VOTERS decide is best for the country, Period.
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#23
If you read the response given, it was in reference to running someone who was best for the country
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#112
Think with your head and not your heart and you SHOULD come to a different conclusion but you
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#123
Thank you brush-this a million times and it is why I posted this thread-n/t
NewsCenter28
Jan 2020
#14
That is not true...we will lose and badly. For all of you who believe this...I suggest
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#46
He is not a socialist and please explain what you understand what socialism is.
Perseus
Jan 2020
#29
There is a big difference about "Socialism" and "Communism" and there is another difference
Perseus
Jan 2020
#49
Good point, and I don't disagree with you on that one. As I said, that has been his failure to me.
Perseus
Jan 2020
#110
If they stay home, as you suggest they might, then their vote doesn't matter either way. What I...
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2020
#103
I don't respect any voter who wouldn't vote for the Democratic nominee really...fuck them.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#126
No Progressive isn't a Democrat necessarily...but a Democrat is a person who belongs to the
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#66
That is where you are wrong...a letter next to your name means you are an independent or a Democrat.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#82
I don't doubt a party needs values. But the point is in order to be a Democrat,you have to be a
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#117
And the reason I fixed it is because I view it as an error...the point was the post remained the
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#116
Wow; so because someone supports one candidate, they should accept unfair attacks on others?
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2020
#18
It is the posters opinion, and we, as liberals, should respect everyone's opinions
Perseus
Jan 2020
#21
Bernie Sanders is also highly qualified, and your characterization of him as an old white guy is
Perseus
Jan 2020
#19
IMO the visceral disgust for Sanders is a little over the top, but that's just me.
vsrazdem
Jan 2020
#28
Warren should be top tier. She has a progressive platform and actually has a plan.
58Sunliner
Jan 2020
#31
Maybe that is why she is not top tier...to many plans...presidential races are not won using a
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#67
I agree that she needs a cohesive whole, a vision. I also think that sexism plays a role.
58Sunliner
Jan 2020
#87
His big theme is 'our revolution' so he does have one...and not getting into specifics is smart...
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#90
I'll probably vote for Biden. I'm pragmatic. I don't think he is a bad candidate.
58Sunliner
Jan 2020
#109
He has already said ...he respects any state that wants to legalize and wont interfere...
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#118
And we lost;don't want that again. That is why I am all in for Biden-not because I don't want women
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#94
Let's also remember that in the case of 2016 "that woman" had been the most popular politician
StevieM
Jan 2020
#45
The "I told you so" could also go against your candidate of choice, so I would leave it alone :)
Perseus
Jan 2020
#53
I don't disagree with that either...I think that there is a small group of hard core folks who
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#132
Can't warren sanders supporters make this happen? so frustrating. we need structural change
Kurt V.
Jan 2020
#58
You're right. I've heard so many, right from the beginning, say that this election
pnwmom
Jan 2020
#69
I have never considered Mayor Pete a contender. And I do have doubts about whether a woman can win.
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#76
Warren got great coverage on MSNBC...she is on Rachel and Chris's show often...and they sure as
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#130
Many of those supporters you tout as an example now support the older white guy while ignoring
Autumn
Jan 2020
#122
People have a right to vote as they choose and are not required to vote for a woman to
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#128
Same reason I supported him last time. I'm hoping he wins the nomination because
Autumn
Jan 2020
#134