Democratic Primaries

BeckyDem

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109. yep

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #102)

Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:02 AM

Feb 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Robert Reich: Bloomberg Wants to Buy Our Democracy [View all] BeckyDem Feb 2020 OP

I like R Reich, but hasn't he noticed the giant 'For Sale' sign? MH1 Feb 2020 #1

That is rather cynical, no? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #3

Which part is "cynical"? The 'For Sale' sign? But that's reality. MH1 Feb 2020 #11

I don't see it that way at all. The primary season is here for a reason. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #12

+1 sandensea Feb 2020 #47

yep - pretty much Locrian Feb 2020 #2

I don't get it either. His track record is horrific. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #6

I think it's similar to trump's appeal Locrian Feb 2020 #24

Totally agree. +1 BeckyDem Feb 2020 #27

It flabbergasts the hell out of me. n/t customerserviceguy Feb 2020 #84

You would think we had no other candidates to pick from, it saddens me a great deal. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #100

+++++++++++++ not fooled Feb 2020 #108

Thank you! BeckyDem Feb 2020 #112

Exactly. n/t Kitchari Feb 2020 #115

I don't buy this argument--he's buying a campaign, like they all are, except he's BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #4

It doesn't cost 1 dime to not vote for Bloomberg. Buying the election? What about the blatant... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #5

Why in the world would I pick a candidate I know has a horrid record? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #10

Then don't. I'm happy w/ Bloomberg and you can be happy w/ who you want. SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #63

Post removed Post removed Feb 2020 #106

"...with some pretty decent ads." hangaleft Feb 2020 #39

Bloomberg is one of the better choices and I'm happy to vote for him. You can vote for your SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #65

That goes without saying hangaleft Feb 2020 #71

Bloomberg said he'd pour his billions into anti-Trump campaign ads Eyeball_Kid Feb 2020 #103

If Bloomberg is able to gain the attention of people who don't pay attention to politics, I commend napi21 Feb 2020 #73

Give the other candidates $50B to play with and they'll get their messages out, too hangaleft Feb 2020 #75

+1 Some do not see the difference. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #76

I didn't mean all should run 1,000 TV ads! I'm talking about the wording, the manner they're napi21 Feb 2020 #82

+1 mdelaguna Feb 2020 #89

I'm a bigger fan of Bloomberg than I am of Robert Reich. Zolorp Feb 2020 #7

Noted. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #8

what? Kurt V. Feb 2020 #13

I would... Newest Reality Feb 2020 #77

Reich can be a blowhard and he attacks other Democrats Zolorp Feb 2020 #79

Oh, thanks. Newest Reality Feb 2020 #81

...and return it to the rightful owners. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #9

On election day in November, I'm voting for Mr.Bill Feb 2020 #14

OK that made me laugh.. BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #15

I agree that he's not the most desirable candidate... Kablooie Feb 2020 #16

The same guy who wanted to extend his ability to be mayor is going to respect the constitution? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #17

Have you looked at his past? jr1118x Feb 2020 #26

Crickets. n/t zackymilly Feb 2020 #99

He's not buying an election calguy Feb 2020 #18

Of course he is, there is no other way to describe it. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #19

Wrong calguy Feb 2020 #60

The money is buying him exposure, not a guarantee Zeus69 Feb 2020 #25

It should go pretty cheap CanonRay Feb 2020 #20

lol I needed a laugh. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #21

Gallows humor CanonRay Feb 2020 #102

yep BeckyDem Feb 2020 #109

We're not voting for a saint left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #22

You can keep that low bar, if you want to. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #23

I will left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #40

With a man with a horrific record. ok BeckyDem Feb 2020 #50

Bloomberg has a very strong record of leading the fight for sane gun laws.N/T lapucelle Feb 2020 #104

You can keep that low bar, if you want to. LenaBaby61 Feb 2020 #44

The point is to keep Bloomberg from winning the nomination. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #51

Except for Pete and Bernie, the others aren't winning left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #67

The primary is not over. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #70

Tomorrow left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #72

Cynic who sings. Interesting. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #74

Bloomberg can beat Trump. LenaBaby61 Feb 2020 #120

We have candidates closer to sainthood than MB and can beat Trump, we're not that desperate uponit7771 Feb 2020 #122

Get rid of Trump first, then deal with ther next mess. dem4decades Feb 2020 #28

If it comes down to Bloomberg Progressive dog Feb 2020 #29

I don't want it to come down to him. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #31

Bloomberg is fit, IMO Progressive dog Feb 2020 #37

The most important item in the article "His paid staff is already three times as large as Trump's," Kaleva Feb 2020 #30

That's the most important item in the article? sigh BeckyDem Feb 2020 #32

While other candidates are raising money to fight each other, Bloomberg is a juggernaut after Trump Kaleva Feb 2020 #35

That will never change his horrific record. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #36

Check this out Kaleva Feb 2020 #38

I've seen it, no thanks. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #49

Pretty impressive record on gun control wouldn't you say? Kaleva Feb 2020 #53

I'm sure you are sincere, and yet you do not understand my concerns. His track record, his history BeckyDem Feb 2020 #59

Trump has proven himself to be a major threat to the nation and to the world. Kaleva Feb 2020 #66

No thank you. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #69

If we need a billionaire customerserviceguy Feb 2020 #85

He's also making an effort Bettie Feb 2020 #45

The personal limit one can donate to a candidate is $2800. Kaleva Feb 2020 #46

Bloomberg is not accepting any donations (this is what I heard when I was going to do so, ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #116

Yes, that's true. He's self financed. Kaleva Feb 2020 #117

Thank you, Bettie. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #61

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2020 #33

For you, of course. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #34

What democracy??? Traildogbob Feb 2020 #41

Yes, and the orange asshole is stealing it. warmfeet Feb 2020 #42

Corporations & banksters have been buying our democracy for decades. nt yaesu Feb 2020 #43

Every campaign tries to buy the election. aeromanKC Feb 2020 #48

No they don't, they raise money. Who they raise it from is important, and Bloomberg is BeckyDem Feb 2020 #56

If he was merely a millionaire businessman and former NY mayor depending BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #64

Do you think it was fair for him to be able to skip Iowa? New Hampshire? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #83

Yes, it's absolutely fair. Many others before him ran unconventional BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #86

Unlimited money is not fair, not representative of the process the others had to go through. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #87

He did earn that money. He didn't inherit it. He didn't raise it through shady BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #88

Neither did Harris and Booker. They each worked at the attempt to win, not so with Bloomberg. Unfit. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #90

Paying media and digital staff is what they all do, if they have any competence whatsoever. BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #91

wow BeckyDem Feb 2020 #92

Absolutely. And Bloomberg is free to spend HIS money the way he sees fit, he's donated to... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #118

I watched the "redlining" video to the end, and didn't find it all that objectionable-- BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #119

I'd rather have a self funding candidate than one who takes money from Super PACs and Corporations aeromanKC Feb 2020 #94

More attacks from the BS brigade. Bloomberg focuses on Trump, Amimnoch Feb 2020 #52

Yea he is totally awesome, right? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #54

Yes he is. Amimnoch Feb 2020 #55

Yea, stay solidly in denial. ok BeckyDem Feb 2020 #57

Will do. Amimnoch Feb 2020 #58

LOL another attack from the BS propaganda machine. No thanks. Amimnoch Feb 2020 #62

Charles Blow is a Russian backed propaganda machine? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #68

It is already bought.. . . Iliyah Feb 2020 #78

Come on now. We should be able to agree it is pretty awful, especially after Citizens United. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #80

He's been buying all his elections. Nanjeanne Feb 2020 #93

I do not want to see him with the nomination. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #95

You and me both. As a lifelong Sem because of what I perceive as Dem. values - it Nanjeanne Feb 2020 #96

In solidarity for a healthy democracy. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #97

... Nanjeanne Feb 2020 #98

This is just the way it is randr Feb 2020 #101

When your opponent is throwing enormous sums of money at winning the election.. honest.abe Feb 2020 #105

Bloomberg is ultimately the loudest, most powerful "never-Trump Republican". bullwinkle428 Feb 2020 #107

What about the future consequences of 4 more years of Trump?? honest.abe Feb 2020 #110

No he isn't. Why not spend your time advancing Pete. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #111

It appears it's either going to be eliminated or bought CanonRay Feb 2020 #113

Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow If a billionaire is allowed to buy this election, we will BeckyDem Feb 2020 #114

Isn't Sanders trying to "buy" the election by promising to forgive all student loans? CalFione Feb 2020 #121