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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: More Than 75% of Democrats Would Support a Socialist for President: Gallup [View all]Jose Garcia
(2,628 posts)36. So, we should nominate a guy who 25% of Democrats won't support?
Please tell me more of this brilliant plan.
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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More Than 75% of Democrats Would Support a Socialist for President: Gallup [View all]
Autumn
Feb 2020
OP
Young people who are liberal and don't identify with the Democratic party have no fear of socialism.
Autumn
Feb 2020
#7
I dont agree. Outside of this forum, there are Democrats who will not vote for
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#21
That could certainly be true. If we take the 76% at face value, it's not a good sign.
TwilightZone
Feb 2020
#24
Only 45% of American voters would consider voting for a socialist. Fewer than 5 years ago.
beastie boy
Feb 2020
#6
Common Dreams is a joke of a source. Their goal is propaganda, not information.
beastie boy
Feb 2020
#14
These polls about socialism are loaded. This country can't even agree on a reasonable definition.
Thomas Hurt
Feb 2020
#13
We need nearly all voting Democrats and a majority of independents to win.
dubyadiprecession
Feb 2020
#19
And after the opo research is unleashed , Sanders will lose. We wont get the voters we
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#23
Well they sure as heck are not showing up for the socialist if that is their preference
Peacetrain
Feb 2020
#22
I am thinking of starting a poll, would you vote for a socialist over voldemort?
still_one
Feb 2020
#34