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Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 06:26 PM Aug 2019

Unlike previous runs, Joe Biden is building out Iowa campaign team with 'robust' hiring,

Biden is ahead in Iowa and has a very good team and ground game.

"Joe Biden is building the kind of top-tier Iowa organization that eluded him in his previous runs for president. The former vice president benefits from a deep well of goodwill in the state. And at campaign stops, Biden frequently promises Iowa voters he plans to work hard to earn their support...His campaign is making good on that promise by locking in existing backers and bringing in new support through extensive spending on social media and outreach from a growing staff roster. By Aug. 1, the campaign says it will have about 75 total staff members in Iowa, 60 of whom will be field staff...

...In fact, Biden's operation is now one of the largest — if not the largest — so far in the state, surpassing many of his Democratic rivals. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign reported 65 staffers in Iowa as of July 1, while U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders had 48, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke had 44 and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris had nearly 50. South... Mayor Pete Buttigiege, has been hiring quickly in Iowa as well. His team went from 39 staffers on July 1 to 57 on July 22...

...Biden's campaign showcased its organizing muscle on July 20 when campaign organizers led volunteers in events in 20 communities across Iowa, reaching about 25,000 Iowans through door knocking, phone calls and speaking with voters, the campaign said."

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2019/07/29/joe-biden-iowa-caucuses-2020-organizing-hires-staff-social-media-facebook-fundraising-democratic/1766592001/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Unlike previous runs, Joe Biden is building out Iowa campaign team with 'robust' hiring, (Original Post) Demsrule86 Aug 2019 OP
That's where it starts.. right where Cha Aug 2019 #1
Hi Cha! Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #4
Seems he's already made a really good start there Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #2
I think Biden has...I believe he will be the nominee and there will not be a contested convention... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #5
Democracy in action is a beautiful thing. Caucuses are great fun and a very pure form of democracy. Princetonian Aug 2019 #3
I do not like caucuses myself...not everyone can spend a day doing this sort of thing...and too many Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #6
Ha, I was going to add a caveat about '16 Nevada but didn't want to get into why. Princetonian Aug 2019 #9
Probably...been to Jersey many times...went to High School in Connecticut and college Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #15
It really is a small world. Princetonian Aug 2019 #16
I was a navy brat...born at Great Lakes. After my Mom and Dad got out we moved at least once Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #17
When will the new theaters by ready? They sound like they will be amazing! Princetonian Aug 2019 #18
Next year or so ...i hear. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #19
KICK! Cha Aug 2019 #7
Thank you Cha... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #8
You're Welcome, Dems! Cha Aug 2019 #11
K&R Tarheel_Dem Aug 2019 #10
Thank you...I was happy to see this...tired of those who are losing being put forward as having the Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #14
We got this. oasis Aug 2019 #12
I think we do!!! Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #13
 

Cha

(295,899 posts)
1. That's where it starts.. right where
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 06:30 PM
Aug 2019

Peacetrain is!

Mahalo, Dems!

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

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
2. Seems he's already made a really good start there
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 06:37 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
5. I think Biden has...I believe he will be the nominee and there will not be a contested convention...
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 07:41 PM
Aug 2019

Some candidates want it because it is their only path to victory in the primary...but it is a sure loser for the general.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
3. Democracy in action is a beautiful thing. Caucuses are great fun and a very pure form of democracy.
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 06:46 PM
Aug 2019

Iowans are so fortunate to have this opportunity every four years. I am deeply envious...

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
6. I do not like caucuses myself...not everyone can spend a day doing this sort of thing...and too many
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 07:44 PM
Aug 2019

times one candidate wins the caucus with a minimum of voters while a different candidate wins the primary with thousands of votes...Nevada in 16 comes to mind.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
9. Ha, I was going to add a caveat about '16 Nevada but didn't want to get into why.
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 09:46 PM
Aug 2019

You're right about the whole day inconvenience. I think Iowa will stay a caucus forever but other states are looking into getting rid of it. I like the concept though. If New Jersey had it, I would love it but we have too many people who have too many cars on too little land. It would get loud and ugly. People would die. lol

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
15. Probably...been to Jersey many times...went to High School in Connecticut and college
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:32 PM
Aug 2019

there too...lived in Teaneck New Jersey as a kid...more many times when I was young...

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
16. It really is a small world.
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:37 PM
Aug 2019

When did you leave the tri-state region? Where are you now? Nevada?

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
17. I was a navy brat...born at Great Lakes. After my Mom and Dad got out we moved at least once
Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:46 AM
Aug 2019

a year until I hit High School...Dad was an inventer and did trouble shooting. My husband worked for GM and is an engineer. He retired early a couple of years ago. We moved for jobs...all the plants in the east closed as did Georgia and WI and Ohio ( Lordstown) Now we are in the Cleveland part of Ohio. He works in steel. I love the East Coast and miss it. My brothercsrtill lives there but I really like Cleveland...great theater-both local and professional. They say when the new theaters are ready, we will be bigger than New York. It is very affordable here with great museums and much to do. When we were first married ,we tried to buy in Jersey but we couldn't afford it...ended up in PA...then more places and finally in Ohio.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)
18. When will the new theaters by ready? They sound like they will be amazing!
Sat Aug 10, 2019, 04:56 PM
Aug 2019

Cleveland has some gorgeous historical landmark buildings that I would love to live in if there was a job opportunity. When those theaters are built, do you think Cleveland will become a performing arts mecca for the region?

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

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
19. Next year or so ...i hear.
Tue Aug 13, 2019, 08:24 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
8. Thank you Cha...
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 08:07 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,899 posts)
11. You're Welcome, Dems!
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:24 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
14. Thank you...I was happy to see this...tired of those who are losing being put forward as having the
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:30 PM
Aug 2019

best ground game and only a matter of time before people pick someone other than Biden...yada yada I have turned MSNBC off because of their behavior towards Biden.

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