Democratic Primaries

TexasTowelie

(112,681 posts) Sat Apr 27, 2019, 04:08 AM Apr 2019

Biden entry sparks a sharper edge to Democratic race

NEW YORK (AP) — As she campaigned through Iowa this week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts didn't hesitate to jab the newest contender in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary: Joe Biden.

"Our disagreement is a matter of public record," Warren said, referring to Biden's past support of a massive bankruptcy overhaul. "Joe Biden was on the side of the credit card companies."

The early days of the 2020 Democratic primary have been defined by order, amicable disagreement and an overwhelming focus on defeating President Donald Trump.

No more.

Biden's campaign launch on Thursday ushered in a new phase in the nominating contest. With the field largely set, the leading candidates have begun to turn on one another, raising the prospect of an ugly fight for the future of the party that could have lasting consequences for Democrats' quest to reclaim the White House.

Read more: https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/article_d5870218-0fc3-5533-84ed-3b6b9e35251e.html
(Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)

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

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Biden entry sparks a sharper edge to Democratic race (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP

I think outlining policy differences is fine and won't hurt us in the general. femmedem Apr 2019 #1

Without question...& an informed voter makes for a wiser voter, which makes for a stronger candidate InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #5

I certainly DownriverDem Apr 2019 #2

We can debate policy. That's healthy. IluvPitties Apr 2019 #3

Yep. Look how that worked out the last time. Once you convince Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #4

That's a fair standard... does it apply to Bernie too?! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #6

bidens turning on trump and they are turning on biden? samnsara Apr 2019 #7

femmedem

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1. I think outlining policy differences is fine and won't hurt us in the general.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2019, 07:08 AM

Apr 2019

Certainly outlining their current policies is important, but primary voters should also know about the candidates' records. And when those records have questionable aspects, it is up to competing candidates to bring it up. So long as no one is distorting anyone's record, I don't see a problem with it.

I watched the clip of Biden and Warren from 2005, and it will inform my primary vote. It's important information.

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