Democratic Primaries

TCJ70

(4,387 posts) Sat May 18, 2019, 05:21 PM May 2019

So...let's say Joe's right... [View all]

...and the Republicans have their epiphany. There’s roses and smiles and rainbows all around as unity magically occurs between everyone. Republicans, amazingly, do a complete 180 from their decades long bad faith behavior and come bearing olive branches to welcome their new Democratic friends.

What kind of policies do you expect to get passed in terms of climate change and healthcare from such a situation?

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

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So...let's say Joe's right... [View all] TCJ70 May 2019 OP

Policies that liberals will hate and Big Oil will love. earthshine May 2019 #1

That's certainly what I'd expect the Republicans to want...n/t TCJ70 May 2019 #24

So you're saying Joe Biden would be a sellout... brooklynite May 2019 #74

You know, now that you phrase it that way ... earthshine May 2019 #75

Biden is no pushover NYMinute May 2019 #78

How about you ask Anita Hill? earthshine May 2019 #82

Very corporate-friendly ones. Demit May 2019 #2

CORRECT Skittles May 2019 #3

There's a difference between the parties uponit7771 May 2019 #20

I doubt that many GOPers change their minds BannonsLiver May 2019 #4

The goal IS power. Not a bipartisan picnic. Hortensis May 2019 #19

Let's say Bernie wins - what type of policies will get passed? And how, with a Republican-controlled Skya Rhen May 2019 #5

That's not an unfair question... TCJ70 May 2019 #6

So, with a Republican-controlled Senate BS will get none of his policies passed. Sounds like a plan Skya Rhen May 2019 #11

You Biden people sure have a thing for bringing up Bernie. TCJ70 May 2019 #15

... sheshe2 May 2019 #18

That was after the primary when he was definitely NOT going to be pres... TCJ70 May 2019 #21

So timing means it doesn't matter that he stated Nuggets May 2019 #32

The goal posts never moved... TCJ70 May 2019 #33

Yup Nuggets May 2019 #42

I'm not a Bernie supporter... TCJ70 May 2019 #44

Did anyone say you were a Sanders supporter? Nuggets May 2019 #51

Not because he is too far left, but because of his personality. marylandblue May 2019 #91

... lapucelle May 2019 #54

Hmm.. interesting Find, lapucelle! Cha May 2019 #64

Interesting enough to bookmark, Cha. lapucelle May 2019 #65

Yes, Alohahoa! Cha May 2019 #72

Umhm. sheshe2 May 2019 #59

And BS has certainly agreed with Republicans in the past lapucelle May 2019 #66

Those too. sheshe2 May 2019 #71

Oh, no - that is disqualifying to have uttered such words! I can't believe he said that! Skya Rhen May 2019 #22

Ha! sheshe2 May 2019 #23

Bernie Sanders: I see areas where I can work with Trump lapucelle May 2019 #41

Once again... TCJ70 May 2019 #43

How about this one from a March 2016 interview with the editorial board of the LA Times? lapucelle May 2019 #49

Good find! TCJ70 May 2019 #50

Good enough to bookmark. lapucelle May 2019 #52

I edited my post... TCJ70 May 2019 #53

There will be no epiphany. They will regroup and plot their revenge and sabotage. dalton99a May 2019 #7

And in all reality I'm sure Joe Biden is fully aware of that Thekaspervote May 2019 #8

So he's lying? TCJ70 May 2019 #9

Smart. Nuggets May 2019 #36

Guess not, eh? George II May 2019 #61

I honestly prefer the way Beto O'Rourke approaches unity, reaching out and working with Republicans Indygram May 2019 #10

Yes, let's. Hortensis May 2019 #12

Oooook... TCJ70 May 2019 #14

But I do. Hortensis May 2019 #16

But that's not what's being predicted... TCJ70 May 2019 #17

they won't have an epiphany. what might happen is with Biden being a white man JI7 May 2019 #13

This OP is exaggerating what Biden actually said LibFarmer May 2019 #25

How is he planning to get those Republicans on his side? 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #26

lol LibFarmer May 2019 #27

So asking for details is too much to expect? 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #30

Joe certainly has a much more credible shot at doing this, than does any of the other candidates... Skya Rhen May 2019 #28

That doesn't answer my question. What is he willing to sacrifice for unity with Republicans? 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #31

How would anyone know that right now? BannonsLiver May 2019 #34

Well, Biden should. As a Democrat I want to know how he's planning to entice Republicans. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #39

I don't see how anyone would know specifics until it came up. BannonsLiver May 2019 #40

I'm not willing to sacrifice anything to Republicans after 4 years of them enabling Trump every way 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #48

All true BannonsLiver May 2019 #56

Full quote: TCJ70 May 2019 #29

You know what is interesting with your flamebait OP, not one Democratic candidate has said they still_one May 2019 #38

I have no doubt any of the candidates would work with them... TCJ70 May 2019 #46

How would I know, I am not a republican, but no Democratic campaign in their right mind, still_one May 2019 #55

He was talking about republican voters LibFarmer May 2019 #63

He was? What makes you think that? TCJ70 May 2019 #68

You're welcome to bash President Obama LibFarmer May 2019 #69

I didn't realize quoting someone was bashing... TCJ70 May 2019 #70

You are wise, Grasshopper. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #35

Joe is wrong. If he doesn;t see that by now..... pangaia May 2019 #37

That's so far off I can't even think about such things. Why don't you go first and speculate? ancianita May 2019 #45

Well... TCJ70 May 2019 #47

A bridge too far? saidsimplesimon May 2019 #57

Blue dog/DLC leftovers from 1995. Dawson Leery May 2019 #58

What's the relevance of that? George II May 2019 #60

Obama is closer to being right Jarqui May 2019 #62

Exactly... TCJ70 May 2019 #67

Well, it's been 36+ hours since I posted this... TCJ70 May 2019 #73

Probably because most DU'ers aren't on board with how you characterize Biden? emulatorloo May 2019 #79

No offense taken. TCJ70 May 2019 #84

It is always great to talk with you. emulatorloo May 2019 #85

What specifically leads you to make that allegation? LanternWaste May 2019 #86

Here's the quote: TCJ70 May 2019 #87

Thoughts on that quote? TCJ70 May 2019 #90

Answer: re-enter Paris accord, join TPP, end stupid China cold war, finish getting out of Afghanista ucrdem May 2019 #80

Do those require Republican participation? TCJ70 May 2019 #83

Laws are made by Congress so yes, he's going to need to their senate votes. ucrdem May 2019 #96

The only one of those that would require legislation MIGHT be rejoining the TPP... TCJ70 May 2019 #97

In the real world there are 1,242 presidential appointees who need Senate approval ucrdem May 2019 #98

Not surprised on the lack of answers. BlueWI May 2019 #88

That's pretty much how I feel about it. n/t TCJ70 May 2019 #89

A public option. SouthernProgressive May 2019 #76

Yes. There are many fires to put out and a lot of unfinished work left from last time. ucrdem May 2019 #81

As for Trump Loyalists & the Freedom Caucus having an epiphany"Mama Bear said to Papa Bear"nt Honeycombe8 May 2019 #77

The comment from Joe wasn't about policy, it was about themaguffin May 2019 #92

Not Medicare for all but a public option...not green new deal which Demsrule86 May 2019 #93

I think we'll get to a single payer system in the next 20 years. Turin_C3PO May 2019 #94

I think we get to universal coverage but who knows how. Demsrule86 May 2019 #95