Democratic Primaries

jcgoldie

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45. One poll released this week said 9% of Democratic primary voters nationally have made their decision

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Original post)

Thu Sep 19, 2019, 02:03 PM

Sep 2019

In which case the lead is not quite as meaningful at this point as it may appear.

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

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The fact Biden continues to dominate Trump, and has sustained his lead at the top... [View all] Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 OP

That's what 2020 is all about, beating Trump. But if Joe shows comradebillyboy Sep 2019 #1

If there's no funny business in '20, I think Biden beats tRump comfortably. I think he can win... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2019 #2

Democratic governors in all three blue wall states Sugarcoated Sep 2019 #26

Yep, the funny biz is what i worry about as well. onetexan Sep 2019 #28

So the fact that he consistently has about a third of Democrats tells you pnwmom Sep 2019 #3

More than want any of the other candidates. Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #6

OTOH, he might have all the support he's going to have, and some of the pnwmom Sep 2019 #11

Maybe - but according to the most recent FOX News poll, if it's just between him and Warren... Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #16

That's true at the moment. But there's months to go before the first primaries, pnwmom Sep 2019 #24

Exactly nt Quixote1818 Sep 2019 #59

I must caution folks about polls with high BootinUp Sep 2019 #4

It depends... Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #5

Cultivate that image at all costs... JackFrost Sep 2019 #7

You quote an article from 45 years ago? And don't quote the context of his family loss? Seriously. ancianita Sep 2019 #8

His family loss has ZERO to do with his quote in the article... JackFrost Sep 2019 #10

Then let me second the welcome, in all sincerity Hekate Sep 2019 #12

Good luck with your candidate in the primaries... JackFrost Sep 2019 #14

You are entitled to your opinion...and that's all it is....an opinion Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #17

No doubt and time will tell... JackFrost Sep 2019 #21

No. Again.. that's just your opinion. Joe Biden Cha Sep 2019 #22

Strange process is politics isn't it... JackFrost Sep 2019 #25

Irony, indeed. ehrnst Sep 2019 #33

When it's unsupported by data and objective analysis LanternWaste Sep 2019 #38

Thank you, LanternWaste! Cha Sep 2019 #47

Yes thank you .. well stated Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #66

To quote you in your last 3 comments Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #65

No, you're wrong.. "criticism" Cha Sep 2019 #96

The four year butterfly migration to DU is in progress. fleabiscuit Sep 2019 #74

We are so lucky! lol Cha Sep 2019 #75

"Welcome," "enjoy your stay" are common greetings here with new posters. You might get a few more. ancianita Sep 2019 #15

Beyond his personal tragedy which is horrible.... JackFrost Sep 2019 #20

As you can see, I'm "undecided," and don't care for any "proof" of today's candidates ancianita Sep 2019 #27

Thanks for your reply also... JackFrost Sep 2019 #49

I assume you would vote for him radical noodle Sep 2019 #50

Jack Frost is chilled by that question. No affirmative response is a negative response in this case WheelWalker Sep 2019 #51

I don't expect to have to worry about buying a clothspin for the occasion... JackFrost Sep 2019 #53

So, what are you doing to support your candidate of choice? Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #67

The issues are more important than any candidate... JackFrost Sep 2019 #70

Oh, puhlese. Did you bother to research Biden's stances and proposals for this coming election? emmaverybo Sep 2019 #104

Much of the that article from NINETEEN SEVENTY FOUR (!!!) was about his family loss..... George II Sep 2019 #64

Thank you, George! Cha Sep 2019 #76

Why are you being so rude to Hekate? Cha Sep 2019 #95

The world is closer than ever to a first nuclear war. What does Bernie know about foreign policy? emmaverybo Sep 2019 #9

Foreign policy credentials ? JackFrost Sep 2019 #13

Hillary was more than fit, and so much more than Bernie, to be a commander in chief and to emmaverybo Sep 2019 #19

Sorry...I don't do whataboutism... JackFrost Sep 2019 #23

You just did it. Your entire response to my response to you was whataboutism. Fine with me emmaverybo Sep 2019 #30

Post #13 IS what you call "whataboutism"! George II Sep 2019 #92

Heh... JackFrost Sep 2019 #94

FYI: one can be an athlete and still not be eligible for the draft Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #68

Rich man's war poor man's fight... JackFrost Sep 2019 #73

Wow.. Thank you for that valid explanation, Cha Sep 2019 #77

Thx Cha, seems mr. Frost doesn't agree. ...but deflection, punt, dodge, change the subject Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #83

Oh, and he's "not trying Cha Sep 2019 #84

Oh ...righhht!! Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #85

What about your candidate, when did he serve in the militar? What foreign policy creds does he have? George II Sep 2019 #89

"Foreign policy credentials"... JackFrost Sep 2019 #90

"calling out the Military Industrial Complex" isn't going to win the nomination or general election. George II Sep 2019 #91

The majority in this country is tired of endless wars George... JackFrost Sep 2019 #93

... NanceGreggs Sep 2019 #29

Just so you know, this is the kind of thing that turns people away from Bernie. DanTex Sep 2019 #34

Biden has been painted as nearly reactionary on policy. He is not. So he doesn't emmaverybo Sep 2019 #103

Thx for posting. Always enjoy your commentary Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #18

isn't Warren Tied or Leading him in Iowa and New Hampshire ? JI7 Sep 2019 #31

Biden appears to have a solid lead in recent Iowa polls. See RCP's Iowa polls. emulatorloo Sep 2019 #62

Mahalo, emulatorloo! Cha Sep 2019 #63

Most Americans want to return to some form of sanity and Democracy. democratisphere Sep 2019 #32

It's clear who our party's nominee will be. My hope now is that the "also-ran" contenders... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #35

Vote blue no matter who...thanks Nurse. I fail to understand why folks would use scorched earth Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #37

I think 2020 has to be all about beating Trump...As for the 'woke left' maybe they should work on Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #36

We have to beat trump and Joe Biden is the best candidate to compete with trump Gothmog Sep 2019 #39

K&R Scurrilous Sep 2019 #40

k&r nt BlueMississippi Sep 2019 #41

Yes, and I would add that both Biden and Trump are very well known.. honest.abe Sep 2019 #42

If the election were held today, I guess you could say that. But Politicub Sep 2019 #43

Public opinion is pretty consistent, TBH Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #44

One poll released this week said 9% of Democratic primary voters nationally have made their decision jcgoldie Sep 2019 #45

That's the primary... the OP is about the general. honest.abe Sep 2019 #46

This makes me smile Gothmog Sep 2019 #48

If Joe is so great why are his supporters trying to shut down the process before it's even begun? Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #52

NINE more debates jcgoldie Sep 2019 #54

One reason they want to shut it down I'm afraid Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #56

Heh.. that's Not true. Why are you accusing us Cha Sep 2019 #55

Because of posts like this and many, many others with the same theme Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #60

No.. DI is just giving his Cha Sep 2019 #61

This!! I really enjoy DI's commentary, they show depth of the subject matter Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #69

Yes.. and no hint of wanting Cha Sep 2019 #72

Never said it was a done deal. Never said we should just give Joe the nomination. Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #82

that's just a statement of opinion from a person treestar Sep 2019 #86

Yeah.. everyday there's more stories about how Joe Biden works to shutdown the debates Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #71

Heh, DI.. there's someone saying you want Cha Sep 2019 #57

Who? Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #79

Here.. Cha Sep 2019 #81

There is still lots of opportunity for Biden to speak and lose more support. aikoaiko Sep 2019 #98

Most people don't pay attention until a few days before they actually vote Quixote1818 Sep 2019 #58

If Biden is struggling in those states, Warren and Sanders are floundering. Drunken Irishman Sep 2019 #80

Biden's Electability Advantage Will Be Hard to Shake Among Risk-Averse Democrats Gothmog Sep 2019 #78

Thanks for your post, Goth! Cha Sep 2019 #87

It'll matter when Biden has votes. BlueWI Sep 2019 #88

Desperate Donald Trump knows that Joe can beat him Gothmog Sep 2019 #97

Well stated n/t PhoenixDem Sep 2019 #99

Great Statement by Joe Biden Gothmog Sep 2019 #100

hes still got my vote and donating more... samnsara Sep 2019 #101

Biden seems to be holding up well, especially considering the nonstop hits from the empedocles Sep 2019 #102