Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumSo why did candidates in tonight's debate not "lay a glove on Biden" as Brian Williams noted, as
had been expected? Not even in a veiled way.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Dough
(17,302 posts)and there will be plenty of time for that down the road.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
EveHammond13
(2,855 posts)you don't have to directly invoke him to do that
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Last edited Thu Jun 27, 2019, 12:20 PM - Edit history (2)
And they all did that. They raised the bar for Biden to move from "electable" to "best."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
EveHammond13
(2,855 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)Maybe they think they can advance to a debate with him, and do it then. They didn't try to take down Warren, either.
But, if the same thing happens tomorrow, then we probably won't see that kind of behavior until late in the debates.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BeyondGeography
(39,369 posts)Also, believe it or not, Biden isnt a very imposing front runner. Certainly not to the point where you would want to sacrifice your very limited airtime to take on a guy who wasnt on stage with you.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Zambero
(8,964 posts)Proclaiming not being Joe Biden isn't going to persuade very many primary voters. Trump is the common target, and even he was not mentioned as much as would be expected.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
blogslut
(37,999 posts)Normally I'm cool with Brian but tonight, he and that whole panel + Tweety, are pissing me off. I think they're completely out of touch.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BeyondGeography
(39,369 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ecstatic
(32,685 posts)I think that's the reason. Also, the questions weren't about Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
AJT
(5,240 posts)As the herd gets culled thete will be more time spent on their competitors.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JI7
(89,247 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
tirebiter
(2,536 posts)Trump was the target.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hekate
(90,645 posts)I think the aforementioned gentleman from MSNBC Brian Williams is sententious and too in love with the sound of his own voice at the best of times -- but that comment was truly disgusting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Voltaire2
(13,012 posts)So sorry it wasnt nt all about The Great Gaffesby.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)Attacks on him seem to have a negative impact on the attacker, not Biden. Warren seems to know how to do it when she wants. She critiques him on policy in a respectful yet forceful manner.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
loyalsister
(13,390 posts)I'm sure the commentators would have more fun with an ugly competition, but the candidates were more focused on making their opening arguments. There is no reason to bring him into the room.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Recursion
(56,582 posts)And if you're polling in the teens you don't want to burn your bridges.
Once the back end of the pack consolidates you'll see more of them taking potshots at Biden. Yang already picked a pretty effective fight with him last week.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
thesquanderer
(11,986 posts)At this point, it is more in a candidate's interest to come across as "we're all in this thing" than "I'm at the back of the pack."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden