Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumI notice in this forum supporters of one candidate posting flattering articles on other candidates
I like that. These people are competing with each other for the nomination, but not against each other.
If I see supporters of one candidate just trashing other candidates, it's a turn off. When I see supporters posting flattering articles about their competitors, it makes me hopeful. It tells me their candidate attracts people who care more about serving the country than winning power.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
nolabear
(41,915 posts)I just posted something critical of Gillibrand. But I like lots of things about many and hope they continue to rise.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SFnomad
(3,473 posts)Especially since so many try to hang Franken around her and her alone. Even though dozens of Democrats called for Franken's resignation, the same day. And a number of them are running for President as well ... and they all seem to get a pass.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
stonecutter357
(12,682 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Lancero
(2,979 posts)She didn't force them to join in, but they did so. The people that helped her push this are just as culpable, and are just as deserving of any blame.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Im glad youre still fighting this good fight.
Im already over the nonsense.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
nolabear
(41,915 posts)That brittleness and instant defensiveness is a terrible quality in a leader.
I know others came in behind her on Biden. It was a mistake and we Democrats are trying to figure out how to be advocates for victims and realize that it can be weaponized and people lumped into one category who dont belong there. She shows no sign of even thinking about it. But I know shes a blip on the radar.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)And it's also extremely hypocritical.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ananda
(28,781 posts)nt
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)They are human beings with past mistakes, gaffes (here's looking at you, Joe), with DUI's (Hi, Beto), a little harsh on their staff (Make them toe the line, Amy) and a whole host of other human imperfections. And yet, they are all smart, capable, strong, educated, willing and qualified to be President. Any one of them could do the job and do it well. All of them would surround themselves with the best and brightest staff. And every one of them is a 1000 times more qualified and better than the current fat squatter in the WH.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Eliot Rosewater
(31,096 posts)until the NAZI TRAITORS are removed, nothing else makes ANY sense.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Stuart G
(38,359 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
corbettkroehler
(1,898 posts)I am 100% Sanders but freely admit that his rivals are better communicators on certain issues, such as Harris on the failure of private health insurance.
I echo your sentiment and wish more members of DU showed the same degree of decorum.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
forgotmylogin
(7,496 posts)I love the town halls they've been presenting, and I hope they can all debate policy without feeling the need to rip each other to shreds.
They all have good ideas, and they're all worth discussing.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
PeeJ52
(1,588 posts)Like Elizabeth Warren!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ancianita
(35,812 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Chakaconcarne
(2,386 posts)Any attacks toward another should be considered a violation of DU rules IMO. Otherwise we are inviting the trolls.... and they are not welcome here.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FakeNoose
(32,331 posts)I've ruled out 3 or 4 so far, but I'm still considering and listening to most of our awesome field of candidates. There are so many possibilities, and they all have neat/cool ideas. We would be foolish not to listen to these great people while they're putting themselves out there.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
yaesu
(8,020 posts)beat up here, even if I never intend to support their primary run. If I can't say anything positive I won't say anything at all, unless the candidate is personally attacking another candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
samnsara
(17,570 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ms liberty
(8,478 posts)the early dawn of the primaries for 2016. It was so much worse than 08 or 04, right out of the gate. We had agitators here at DU then before candidates declared and the primary races actually started, and one of the reasons I noticed was because there was such venom from the agitators and it was at a time when there was nothing to be venomous about. They chased members around starting flamewars, and you could see it as it happened. Some of it started even before the mid terms; I can remember posts where people were responding and saying hey, let's get out the vote for that before we tackle the presidential primary. I blame a lot of our division here since then on that early agitation and harassment, and yes, some of it was harassment. Most of those particular members have been tombstoned or FFR'd (which has the same effect lol) at least under the names they used then.
But I remember them, and I remember their names. Repellant assholes is what they were.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(295,899 posts)all the candidates in the top tiers.. except for a couple that I actually dislike.. that's on them.
I hear Beto did good @#SheThePeople..
Link to tweet
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden