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If only male candidates qualified for the next debate, would you be ok with that? (Original Post) StarfishSaver Dec 2019 OP
Unless someone changed the rules to prevent someone from qualifying, redqueen Dec 2019 #1
+1 DrToast Dec 2019 #2
Yes. ZenDem Dec 2019 #3
Exactly right. Best person first. Gender/race second. Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #12
+1 TheRealNorth Dec 2019 #27
+1 LongtimeAZDem Dec 2019 #13
OK with me. democratisphere Dec 2019 #4
Yes. treestar Dec 2019 #5
Yes, because it would reflect the interest of the voters. brooklynite Dec 2019 #6
Yes n/t Shrek Dec 2019 #7
I wold say it was time to draft the Dem who won in 2016 delisen Dec 2019 #8
She would still be the best. Croney Dec 2019 #9
that is not happening and would only serve to increase Rump's chances at this point nt Celerity Dec 2019 #25
No Ace Rothstein Dec 2019 #30
We did defeat trump delisen Dec 2019 #33
No because of who the female candidates are. lark Dec 2019 #10
No. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2019 #11
Nope. rogue emissary Dec 2019 #14
Not in the least loyalsister Dec 2019 #15
It would probably bother me a good amount. NT TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #16
Yes. SMC22307 Dec 2019 #17
Nope wildflower Dec 2019 #18
Fuck no ismnotwasm Dec 2019 #19
+1 MrsCoffee Dec 2019 #20
No mcar Dec 2019 #21
If female candidates receive sexist unfair media coverage, then no. Tom Rinaldo Dec 2019 #22
That's not going to happen. MineralMan Dec 2019 #23
Yes, the metrics for qualifying are fair Amishman Dec 2019 #24
Yes. Follow the rules. Polly Hennessey Dec 2019 #26
If it's within the rules, yeah, sure, no problems. OnDoutside Dec 2019 #28
male candidate pamdb Dec 2019 #29
Yes NYMinute Dec 2019 #31
Okay With It? Yes, but Sad PBC_Democrat Dec 2019 #32
Given Warren is polling at the top, duh, of course I wouldn't be ok with that. Why would anyone? MrsCoffee Dec 2019 #34
How does customerserviceguy Dec 2019 #35
 

redqueen

(115,096 posts)
1. Unless someone changed the rules to prevent someone from qualifying,
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:16 PM
Dec 2019

or changed the rules to allow someone to qualify who wouldn't have otherwise, yes.

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

ZenDem

(442 posts)
3. Yes.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:25 PM
Dec 2019

I would also be okay if only female candidates qualified.
Or...any nondiverse group.

I really just want the best human for the job. I'm not ready to support Fido for President. Well, okay...if Fido was the only option to run against Trump...I'd vote for a Fido/Spot ticket.

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
12. Exactly right. Best person first. Gender/race second.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:44 PM
Dec 2019

Isn't that the exact definition of being open minded and anti-bigoted?

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

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
4. OK with me.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:26 PM
Dec 2019

Elections aren't about a gender quota. Elections are about qualifications, wisdom, experience, likability and electability, among others. It is about the individual, not about gender, sexual orientation, race, Etc..

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
5. Yes.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:30 PM
Dec 2019

I would like to see the first female President, but she has to be the best candidate. If none makes the top 6, I don't think that is a sign of misogyny among Democrats. In the GE, her losing could have a lot to do with it, but in the primary which is only among Democrats, such a winnowing would mean the women running previously did not get enough support.

I think Harris is not ready for prime time; she could run in 2024 having learned from her errors this time.

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

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
6. Yes, because it would reflect the interest of the voters.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:30 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

delisen

(6,039 posts)
8. I wold say it was time to draft the Dem who won in 2016
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:50 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Croney

(4,646 posts)
9. She would still be the best.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:15 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Celerity

(42,666 posts)
25. that is not happening and would only serve to increase Rump's chances at this point nt
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:21 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Ace Rothstein

(3,109 posts)
30. No
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:04 PM
Dec 2019

We want to actually defeat Trump this time.

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

delisen

(6,039 posts)
33. We did defeat trump
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:02 PM
Dec 2019

We did not know how to defeat putin and still don't.

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

lark

(23,003 posts)
10. No because of who the female candidates are.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:33 PM
Dec 2019

Warren is in the top 3 in all states and the nation, something would be way wrong if she wasn't on stage.

Even if Warren falters (which I am not expecting) and Amy never catches wind, any of the guys remaining would be so much better than drumpf, it wouldn't stop me from working my butt off for whoever is the general nominee.

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

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
15. Not in the least
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 10:27 PM
Dec 2019

It has been very refreshing to have voices from a range of experiences in this primary. Sadly, it appears that the tendency to embrace US white male supremacy as the default superior and preferred identity of party standard bearer is a value embraced by the entire US electorate. Not just Republicans and certainly not limited to Trump worshipers. It's not okay and it is very unfortunate that to many fragile egos reject any suggestion that it is a problem.
I was looking forward to this primary at the beginning. But, it seems to be whittling down in a direction I was hoping not to see.

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

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)
16. It would probably bother me a good amount. NT
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 10:46 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SMC22307

(8,088 posts)
17. Yes.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 11:08 PM
Dec 2019

Operative words being "qualified for." This entire process is ridiculous and too drawn out and I hope the DNC NEVER goes this route again.

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

ismnotwasm

(41,921 posts)
19. Fuck no
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 12:17 AM
Dec 2019

I’m not ok with systemic institutional racism or sexism.

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

mcar

(42,210 posts)
21. No
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:26 AM
Dec 2019

Not in the Democratic party in 2019.

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

Tom Rinaldo

(22,911 posts)
22. If female candidates receive sexist unfair media coverage, then no.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:19 AM
Dec 2019

Poor coverage leads to poor polling data and fewer donations. But it is hard to fault the DNC for wanting to use uniform objective data to set cut off points. I think the DNC has bent over backwards to be inclusive. Which is why we have had so many debates with ten or more candidates qualifying.

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

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
23. That's not going to happen.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:42 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Amishman

(5,541 posts)
24. Yes, the metrics for qualifying are fair
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:14 PM
Dec 2019

If no women qualified, then it represents the state of the race and relative campaigns. Best candidates only, regardless of other factors.

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

Polly Hennessey

(6,747 posts)
26. Yes. Follow the rules.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:24 PM
Dec 2019

Just because you are not in the debates does not mean you can’t run for President.

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

OnDoutside

(19,908 posts)
28. If it's within the rules, yeah, sure, no problems.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:42 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

pamdb

(1,331 posts)
29. male candidate
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:00 PM
Dec 2019


I don't care if they are gender fluid, green with purple spots and 3 feet tall. if they can beat the big, orange, pussy grabber, I'll vote for them. Hell, my dog's smarter that pumpkin head.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PBC_Democrat

(401 posts)
32. Okay With It? Yes, but Sad
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 07:29 PM
Dec 2019

Sad that we started with an amazing group of people and it has come to this.

Sad that none of the other candidates couldn't make the connection and garner more support.

Happy that we still have some amazing, talented Democrat's looking to replace 45.

Maybe we need to start by having a woman or PoC as Veep and work up from there. Voters can be unpredictable and not always logical.

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

MrsCoffee

(5,801 posts)
34. Given Warren is polling at the top, duh, of course I wouldn't be ok with that. Why would anyone?
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:21 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
35. How does
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:29 PM
Dec 2019

Elizabeth Warren get excluded from the next debate? I don't see that happening.

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