Democratic Primaries

busterbrown

(8,515 posts) Sat May 18, 2019, 04:10 PM May 2019

Joe did what he had to do today!!! [View all]

Defined the bottom line perfectly... If we don't defeat Trump, there will be absolutely no discussion of progressive ideas ( Health-Care, Climate Change, EPA Enforcement etc. ) This early Biden Strategy of not being specific with progressive ideas.... is specifically directed at voters in Florida, Penn. Wisconsin etc. crucial to a Dem Victory.

If Trump remains in office.. All hell will break loose IN 2004!! Progressive ideas will be shelved for another 8 yrs..

So in the end ...I hope through the primary season Joe stays in the middle as much as possible...regardless of how loud the cry is from our new progressive Dems.

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

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Joe did what he had to do today!!! [View all] busterbrown May 2019 OP

Sorry not buyin' it; watched the whole rally with hope that Uncle Joe would sell me on his candidacy InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #1

So, you still rooting for Jon Snow? FarPoint May 2019 #2

I respect that... I'll watch it again, but, the substance and tone didn't inspire me... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #3

The battle is to save Democracy....eliminate tRump... FarPoint May 2019 #27

No question that's the battle we're fighting, hopefully TOGETHER as a Party...guess we just disagree InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #29

Love Bernie's ideas.. busterbrown May 2019 #4

I appreciate your concern... and it's valid. But, what shows the real mettle of a politician... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #7

Well, hopefully Bernie's "authenticity and ability to bring people along to (his) way of thinking" Skya Rhen May 2019 #34

Yes, you're so right... that's democracy at its finest. Best of luck to your candidate. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #47

Bernie/ Warren True Blue American May 2019 #53

"With the hope Uncle Joe would sell me on his candidacy" BannonsLiver May 2019 #5

Yep... busterbrown May 2019 #8

Yes, unlike many other posters here, I really do try keepin an open mind. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #10

Yeah I guess constantly writing bad things about someone means you have an open mind. BannonsLiver May 2019 #11

See, unlike you, I'd never say I can't stand Biden & certainly give him credit where credit is due. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver May 2019 #19

You couldn't be MORE wrong... perhaps, you're projecting based on your Bernie bias. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #21

All evidence to the contrary. BannonsLiver May 2019 #22

Nope, wrong... but, keep saying it if it makes you feel better!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #24

Just remind yourself.. busterbrown May 2019 #13

Another fair point... it's just that Joe's cautious approach, a "return to normalcy" so to speak... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #20

It certainly seems like... VarryOn May 2019 #33

That's just about where I am... the problem with the "trying to play things safe" strategy... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #48

We keep talking about how deep our bench is and how great the 20-odd number of.., VarryOn May 2019 #49

The bench IS deep, very deep, I agree with you... but, that's no reason to pull the ladder up. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #62

Funny, the rest of us did not hear the speech you describe. True Blue American May 2019 #54

Glad you thought so... we just disagree. I'm sure as the campaign rolls on... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #61

IKR? NYMinute May 2019 #55

What you weren't enticed? Nuggets May 2019 #31

You are not open to such persuasion anymore than I am where Sanders is concerned but Demsrule86 May 2019 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #63

So not true... I am open to being persuaded by Biden, it's just going InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #64

Sorry I have no doubt you think it is true but it will never be enough...you just don't like Demsrule86 May 2019 #69

The last thing you said, we can DEFINITELY agree on Demsrule... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #70

Joe is already the favorite to win the Dem nomination and the general election. honest.abe May 2019 #58

I understand that... but, it's a little premature to be measuring the drapes, dontcha think?! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #65

Certainly no guarantees but he seems to be on the right track. honest.abe May 2019 #67

I'll give Joe that... but, it's a long way to the finish line. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #68

Sorry I don't buy Bernie anymore katmondoo May 2019 #60

That's fine. I respect that, even tho I dont completely understand the contempt some have for Bernie InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #66

He was very impressive StarfishSaver May 2019 #6

Not Trump is not enough. aikoaiko May 2019 #9

Thats partially my point above...we need VISION, a leader who knows where he or she wants to take us InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #12

I don't understand.. busterbrown May 2019 #17

Do you think those descriptors will NOT be thrown at Biden? TCJ70 May 2019 #23

Seriously!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #25

Neither is purity. BannonsLiver May 2019 #14

I don't purity means what you think it means , but I yes purity isn't enough either aikoaiko May 2019 #15

+1, uponit7771 May 2019 #41

It wasn't just not Trump mcar May 2019 #26

I think his message is not just "Not Trump, its about repairing the mess Trump has wrought.. honest.abe May 2019 #59

Joe did a fine job dalton99a May 2019 #18

Joe remains the most qualified both nationally and globally. LakeArenal May 2019 #28

Clearly Joe has the most experience... no one can deny him that. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #30

Well there it is. I keep thinking you can't argue with people who say abortion is murder (old emmaverybo May 2019 #32

I have been mostly staying away for the "Biden Past So-called Scandals" LakeArenal May 2019 #38

One to be respected musicman65 May 2019 #37

biden pamdb May 2019 #35

I don't quite agree with you..... LakeArenal May 2019 #40

+1, "he will have to pick a woman for VP" ... Yep, and they'll do well uponit7771 May 2019 #43

Good to know.. Thanks, Cha May 2019 #36

Next time we'll see if we can get him to do a stripper dance Downtown Hound May 2019 #39

Man.. Read it up again Brother. "whining about not being enticed? busterbrown May 2019 #44

Sorry, responded to the wrong thread. Downtown Hound May 2019 #45

Marvelous comment. emmaverybo May 2019 #52

Joe did an amazing job - I am so proud of him and I remain enthused! Skya Rhen May 2019 #42

Final passage... RHMerriman May 2019 #51

Biden saying what needed to be said! Cha May 2019 #46

As He always does musicman65 May 2019 #56

Wish he and Obama would do this now, duforsure May 2019 #57

Joe Biden is the most electable candidate that the Democratic Party has available Gothmog May 2019 #71

As it stands at the current moment... VarryOn May 2019 #72