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Demsrule86

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34. We can do nothing until we have a majority...and trying is not a bad way to begin...I admire Joe

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Wed Sep 18, 2019, 07:46 PM

Sep 2019

for it. And countless polls show Americans want both sides to work together...

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

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Joe Biden Believes in the Good Will of Republicans. Is That Naive? [View all] BeyondGeography Sep 2019 OP

Nothing in that article talks about Biden's present opinion of republicans or McConnell... George II Sep 2019 #1

Because Glenn Thrush just wrote it? BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #2

What he says in that article is irrelevant in 2019. George II Sep 2019 #3

Did Biden denounce his postions from 2012-2014? bluewater Sep 2019 #4

Was he asked to denounce positions from 2012-2014? George II Sep 2019 #7

So he didn't? Then why are you saying his positions are irrelevant? bluewater Sep 2019 #8

7 years is ancient history these days! Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #10

Bazinga! bluewater Sep 2019 #12

Goodwill is disqualifying LanternWaste Sep 2019 #52

Oh so now, Joe has to denounce any and every opinion he had...going back how long I wonder. Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #21

No, his supporters just can't deny that those are Joe's positions HeartlandProgressive Sep 2019 #24

sure they can...you have nothing current...and I for one want a candidate who will try to work with Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #27

so Biden's supporters can deny he said what he said and meant it? HeartlandProgressive Sep 2019 #29

Why don't you just post something positive about your preferred candidate? ehrnst Sep 2019 #43

do you follow this advice yourself? HeartlandProgressive Sep 2019 #67

It's your advice, Hon, not mine. Got called out on committing your own 'selective outrage" ehrnst Sep 2019 #68

Of course Biden should denounce goodwill. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #51

A bit, yes... someone should ask Joe if he still hold those views... InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #5

Exactly! Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #13

RethugliKKKans are not our friends... Joe needs to get this. This is fuckin' war!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #18

A war we won't win...What is you plan? Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #22

Of course that would be naive...the right wing fascists have no good will Submariner Sep 2019 #6

Dead balls on!! Fuck RethugliKKKans!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #19

if there is one thing all of us should have learned by now, even the dumbest among us, is that yaesu Sep 2019 #9

Mitch McConnell quotes wysimdnwyg Sep 2019 #11

I read the entire article OKNancy Sep 2019 #14

It wasn't meant to...Joe the person is a good guy BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #15

OK, say we nominate Biden based on the belief that only he can beat Trump. What if in2herbs Sep 2019 #16

If Trump isn't the nominee, we need a centrist candidate even more. Doodley Sep 2019 #81

There's no way he is naive treestar Sep 2019 #17

Oh please keep it up...all this complete foolishness only helps Joe...but again if we don't ever Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author jcgoldie Sep 2019 #23

I looked carefully...nothing in there about Biden ending the filibuster BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #32

He won't annouce it...for heavens sake. But mark my words if that is the only way he will get Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #33

That's in the past. Everytime he reaches BACK he gets in trouble. These present-day repugs... brush Sep 2019 #25

We can do nothing until we have a majority...and trying is not a bad way to begin...I admire Joe Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #34

You do mean trying to get a majority in the Senate, right? Counting on repugs is a dead end. brush Sep 2019 #40

I mean both...there are two years before we can possibly get the Senate...and it is hard to win Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #44

We're fighting with them now and have been so what's the difference? We have to hold the House... brush Sep 2019 #63

I don't know that he thinks they will cooperate...but we need to try...I think it will continue to Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #65

Naive is a kind word to describe it. LonePirate Sep 2019 #26

No it isn't...and I prefer Biden's way of thinking...but feel free to make er your views on Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #35

You can prefer Biden's way. The rest of us live in a reality where Repubs oppose us at every turn. LonePirate Sep 2019 #36

So we throw up our hands and give up...just spend four years accomplishing nothing? We won't win Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #45

The presidential candidates have to campaign on flipping the Senate or they will accomplish nothing. LonePirate Sep 2019 #59

I think there will be pressure to get some stuff done...if not we try and run on the do nothing Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #66

Yes. He should seen how they have been acting lately, with rump and them running roughshod... SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #28

Mr. Biden Illegal Sep 2019 #30

So what is Warren's plan for dealing with a Republican Senate! redstateblues Sep 2019 #53

haven't heard anyones Illegal Sep 2019 #75

That is one of the things that disqualifies Biden. Buzz cook Sep 2019 #31

I don't agree, since Dems know that he'll get great talent and expertise from the best in government ancianita Sep 2019 #41

Biden is not the only candidate Buzz cook Sep 2019 #72

You don't get to disqualify Joe. Sorry redstateblues Sep 2019 #55

So no right Buzz cook Sep 2019 #71

So was it only the color of Obama's skin ... GeorgeGist Sep 2019 #37

That was my first reaction BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #39

What a nasty thought...you should delete that ...don't see any indication that Biden thinks his Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #46

I don't think he does, actually. The man isn't stupid. Blaukraut Sep 2019 #38

If the GOP holds the Senate, they will not DeminPennswoods Sep 2019 #42

And...it has always been true. Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #47

I guess I just don't share your DeminPennswoods Sep 2019 #50

Civility and compromise were gone long before Trump. I can't think of a single living Republican Autumn Sep 2019 #48

They'd pay a terrible political price for doing that BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #49

Trusting the goodwill of Republicans, is how we got where we are now. Meadowoak Sep 2019 #54

Elizabeth Warren was a registered Republican well into her 40s. Is That Naive? stonecutter357 Sep 2019 #56

to learn and turn Illegal Sep 2019 #74

Cool Story, Bro , ! stonecutter357 Sep 2019 #85

If you don't, then democracy is dead and... zaj Sep 2019 #57

So what is the correct response to someone who has succumbed to being bullied? greymattermom Sep 2019 #58

There... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2019 #60

The problem on this point is that part of his strength is he doesn't do that BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #61

Until the Democrats hold the presidency, House, and the Senate mn9driver Sep 2019 #62

My worry about Joe is... Otto Lidenbrock Sep 2019 #64

Joe is open to work down the aisle and find common ground, just like Barack Obama. Gothmog Sep 2019 #69

Yeah, how'd that work out? BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #70

It's a political play. Same as the primary candidates BootinUp Sep 2019 #73

'Good Will'? - pragmatism at play empedocles Sep 2019 #76

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! Faux pas Sep 2019 #77

Naive beyond understanding. dchill Sep 2019 #78

The GOP has been rotten to the core for 50+ years. Biden is severely out of touch with reality. Garrett78 Sep 2019 #79

Biden and Dems will Need Some Independent Votes to Win - Why Question A Candidate Being Open Indykatie Sep 2019 #80

Heres the deal with Republicans Docreed2003 Sep 2019 #82

Good points BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #83

This might be what you meant... pbmus Sep 2019 #84

There's too many brainwashed and angry GOP voters. Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2019 #86