Democratic Primaries

Don1

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14. This kind of makes sense.

Reply to DownriverDem (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 02:59 PM

Apr 2020

I think if they somehow legally make the team an entity, then it makes sense.

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

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Hypothetical: If Biden dies of coronavirus, what should happen to the primary? [View all] Don1 Apr 2020 OP

since nobody has a majority, the convention should be open. the dismissive one(s) will be angry msongs Apr 2020 #1

exactly right. stopdiggin Apr 2020 #16

Democrats True Blue American Apr 2020 #51

That's my thinking as well. nt pazzyanne Apr 2020 #52

If there is an actual convention I hope Cuomo is invited to speak. n/t monmouth4 Apr 2020 #66

watch this video of Andrew Cuomo saying "No" to his brother IcyPeas Apr 2020 #56

Quick question: Polybius Apr 2020 #70

He Would Not Be Un-Opposed, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #71

But what about the candidates that already dropped out? Polybius Apr 2020 #72

The Vulture Dream Will Not Pay Off, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #74

It's not my dream, stop accusing people of bad intentions without proof Polybius Apr 2020 #75

The Guilty Flieth Where None Doth Pursue, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #77

My first choice was Warren Polybius Apr 2020 #102

Professor Warren, Sir, Was My Preferred Candidate As Well The Magistrate Apr 2020 #105

So there ya go, we had more in common than we first thought Polybius Apr 2020 #107

Timings Would Need Careful Management, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #109

Indeed. ucrdem Apr 2020 #78

Bernie is living in your head fallout87 Apr 2020 #92

You Think, Sir? The Magistrate Apr 2020 #94

Yes Im sure of it. fallout87 Apr 2020 #96

Again, Sir, What Keeps Me Up At Night Would Definitely Be Too Much Information The Magistrate Apr 2020 #98

Don't get your hopes up...as Sanders has less than 30% of vote...brokered convention and then Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #2

I don't wish death on anyone Don1 Apr 2020 #8

Yes, your concern is palpable. MineralMan Apr 2020 #83

I am not hoping Biden dies. Don1 Apr 2020 #85

I'm sure you are not. MineralMan Apr 2020 #86

Nonetheless, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #89

I doubt that and I can sense the glee in your OP DenverJared Apr 2020 #106

At this point in 2016 he had 1091 delegates, this time around he's got only 924. He was behind.... George II Apr 2020 #20

I would imagine they'd push hard for Cuomo jimfields33 Apr 2020 #3

I think Cuomo is popular right at the moment. Don1 Apr 2020 #6

I believe after first vote, all delegates are released and they can vote for jimfields33 Apr 2020 #40

If it were a Marvel movie Lulu KC Apr 2020 #4

If it were a Marvel movie LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2020 #50

Instead we have goats taking over towns in Wales Lulu KC Apr 2020 #63

'Bernie' Would Lose To a Dead Man, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #5

Can you point to a specific law or policy in documentation Don1 Apr 2020 #11

Dead Men Have Won Elections Before, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #18

Are you certain that Biden delegates "hate Bernie deeply"? Mister Ed Apr 2020 #36

'Bernie', Sir, Grossly Underestimates The Feeling Against Him The Magistrate Apr 2020 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author ChubbyStar Apr 2020 #62

As Magistrate says. It wouldn't be Sanders, not because he's hated, Hortensis Apr 2020 #46

I don't think most Biden supporters hate Bernie. Don1 Apr 2020 #38

His VP DownriverDem Apr 2020 #7

This kind of makes sense. Don1 Apr 2020 #14

I wouldn't count on that. Renew Deal Apr 2020 #35

I think that depends pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #54

What do you think ought to happen? Anon-C Apr 2020 #9

Ain't gonna happen. Biden is fit as a fiddle, and access to some excellent health care. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #10

The big questions melm00se Apr 2020 #12

I suspect Biden will pick a VP very soon Don1 Apr 2020 #19

Each of these dates melm00se Apr 2020 #25

If we reach the convention where no one has a majority of Delegates, Sloumeau Apr 2020 #13

BS is more likely to die from corona due to age and recent heart attack... Callado119 Apr 2020 #15

+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2020 #24

+1 Lulu KC Apr 2020 #65

I 100% agree, AND I even mentioned in the op that Don1 Apr 2020 #81

The bulk of the party should select another moderate Gothmog Apr 2020 #17

That's exactly what would happen BidenBacker Apr 2020 #22

Let's not make Biden out to be Republican Lite. Don1 Apr 2020 #37

That Is Crawfishing, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #45

You are wrong Gothmog Apr 2020 #47

bernie and pete were pretty much tied in Iowa. NOT a strong finish in Iowa nt msongs Apr 2020 #41

30% as it may, is still higher than any of the others fallout87 Apr 2020 #97

70% of the party does not want sanders to be the nominee. Gothmog Apr 2020 #99

I like Gavin Newsom Polybius Apr 2020 #113

My governor is busy right now, if you don't mind Hekate Apr 2020 #114

I'll admit it---I'm superstitious--Don't tempt fate FFS n/t mtngirl47 Apr 2020 #21

This is truly macabre violasays Apr 2020 #23

It Is The Depth To Which They Have Sunk, Ma'am, This Vulture's Hope The Magistrate Apr 2020 #30

Maybe that's why BS stayed in Vermont? BidenBacker Apr 2020 #39

+1000 Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #58

Bookmarking for after I wash socks. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2020 #26

Wash ours too, whilst you are at it, I am so sick of doing laundry. Celerity Apr 2020 #88

I don't see the purpose of sowing doubts with speculation bucolic_frolic Apr 2020 #27

That's the intent. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #32

Hypothetical: If Bernie dies of coronavirus, will "undecideds" finally support Biden? LongtimeAZDem Apr 2020 #28

I think that his delegates transfer to the next of kin Under The Radar Apr 2020 #29

It will go to the... Mike Nelson Apr 2020 #31

An open convention where someone other than Sanders would be nominated Jose Garcia Apr 2020 #33

Before the convention, we nominate Cuomo Renew Deal Apr 2020 #34

Very true Polybius Apr 2020 #73

Sanders will still not win. W_HAMILTON Apr 2020 #43

It will be anyone but Sanders. honest.abe Apr 2020 #44

Talk about macabre! Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #48

Life is macabre right now. Don1 Apr 2020 #53

If Biden dies, the party will pick a Democrat LongtimeAZDem Apr 2020 #55

First, let's all hope that nothing like this happens. StevieM Apr 2020 #49

"I know this is terrible. BUT... LakeArenal Apr 2020 #57

Cuomo should be drafted. Squinch Apr 2020 #59

Yeah, he's an obvious choice given our circumstances. JenniferJuniper Apr 2020 #60

I agree. OnDoutside Apr 2020 #61

I just love concern trolling. n/t nolawarlock Apr 2020 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author Grokenstein Apr 2020 #79

Bad taste in my opinion to even bring this up. LiberalFighter Apr 2020 #67

One thing about it, Bernie will never be the nominee Wanderlust988 Apr 2020 #68

Probably Cuomo Polybius Apr 2020 #69

I think that after his behavior, most Democrats would not tolerate Senator Sanders. n/t. NNadir Apr 2020 #84

"They"? For the umpteenth time: 70% of actual Democrats voted AGAINST Bernie. Hekate Apr 2020 #115

sanders will not be the nominee Gothmog Apr 2020 #76

Looks like Palmer was right on the money. ucrdem Apr 2020 #80

It is, indeed, terrible. MineralMan Apr 2020 #82

Political campaigns ARE "based on such possibilities." Don1 Apr 2020 #87

I see. And yet, the only name you mentioned in your title was Biden. MineralMan Apr 2020 #90

Give it up. Codeine Apr 2020 #91

It's the worst kept secret here! William769 Apr 2020 #93

Trying to chum the waters, are you? Hekate Apr 2020 #95

A Reasonable Assumption, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #100

One or two or more candidates will re-enter Coleman Apr 2020 #101

This is utterly morbid thinking DenverJared Apr 2020 #103

What ought to happen DarthDem Apr 2020 #104

What would it matter what Biden died of? treestar Apr 2020 #108

I hope Biden's campaign team are also going on a plan B - if he has to go up against Pence. nt woodsprite Apr 2020 #110

Andrew Cuomo #1 if Biden and Bernie were struck by lightning. oasis Apr 2020 #111

I tried to reply last night around 2:00 AM, but it said that I couldn't reply to locked threads Polybius Apr 2020 #112