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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: So, about Bloomberg. [View all]bluewater
(5,376 posts)2. In the Primaries, I would vote for every other candidate before Bloomberg.
He simply has too much sexism and racism baggage, making him our worst bet to defeat trump.
Just my opinion.
But I do not see him being our 2020 nominee.
Time will tell.
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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Not a fan of Mike... we can do better, as Bernie demonstrates everyday out on the campaign trail.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#102
Me too blue... I would say, I'd take Joe over him. And, ur right again, Mayor Mike has ZERO chance
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#104
President Obama hired Steve Rattner to overhaul the auto industry after the financial collapse.
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#13
Bloomberg is an interesting candidate who has maximal freedom to define his policies going forward
andym
Feb 2020
#8
Remember President Obama was not for marriage equality at first. People do evolve.
Maraya1969
Feb 2020
#14
I would love BLoomberg/Harris. With Preet as AG and Liz as Treasury and Schiff wherever he can
Squinch
Feb 2020
#22
Yes. As I said, he did promote Republicans in order to get his gun legislations passed. I don't
Squinch
Feb 2020
#26
I haven't seen any polls that say BS will beat trump while the other candidates will not.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#42
I have used Google, and I have seen hundreds of polls, but I haven't seen any that show
Squinch
Feb 2020
#63
Your contention was that BS can beat trump where the others can't. I asked for your source
Squinch
Feb 2020
#72
Makes me feel better too. Especially the climate change and gun control and PP.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#29
Right? I had a young 20 something tell me he was interested in Bloomberg. I did not know
krissey
Feb 2020
#31
Choosing Bloomberg is ignoring what's going on. He will never attract the #'s needed.
floppyboo
Feb 2020
#35
I agree that it is ignoring the results of Iowa and New Hampshire, but I don't think they are
Squinch
Feb 2020
#37
For not even running yet, he is so kicking Sanders to the curb "showing the numbers", I think.
krissey
Feb 2020
#41
Duppers, the republican base isn't going to vote for a Democrat, no matter who
floppyboo
Feb 2020
#116
We don't need another billionaire. I will support him 100% of he gets the nod.
marble falls
Feb 2020
#45
My suspicion is that he will work with Republicans on legislation in a way that will sometimes
Squinch
Feb 2020
#65
The problem is virtually all of the candidates have some kind of skeleton in the closet.
Vinca
Feb 2020
#70
that's all words. i judge a person by their actions. he said Obama divided the country for
Kurt V.
Feb 2020
#77
And let's not forget he won both the Democratic & republican primary in Dixville Notch 😁
catbyte
Feb 2020
#85
His labor plan supports $15 minimum wage and paid family and sick leave, and strengthening unions.
tulipsandroses
Feb 2020
#92
He cannot defeat Trump. Money won't beat Trump. The 2016 campaign showed that.
totodeinhere
Feb 2020
#94
Hope he can be persuaded to change his mind on marijuana legalization, but...
Miles Archer
Feb 2020
#103