Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumHe's not my candidate, but Beto's righteous anger thrills me.
"What the fuck!!!!" Indeed.
The media made this monster.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skittles
(153,160 posts)he's just not currently your favored candidate
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
NNadir
(33,516 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bettie
(16,104 posts)but I wish he was running against Cornyn. Not a slam or anything against him, but we could sure use him in the Senate.
ETA: And I literally cheered when I heard this statement. Seriously, someone finally laid it right out there.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
he is great
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Bettie
(16,104 posts)I wish he'd consider running for the Senate again.
I wish Hickenlooper would run for the Senate as well.
As well as a few others.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skittles
(153,160 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Bettie
(16,104 posts)but I would not be unhappy if he were our nominee. I'd happily vote for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)Texas Senate race is already going to be a hard sell. We already have a GREAT candidate in MJ Hegar, whom Beto has already endorsed and been assisting with her campaign. It would be a bad move for him, and us as a party to start a contentious Democratic Party Primary for that seat at this time.
MJ Hegars already drumming up a lot of energy here in Texas in her own right. This is my, personal, reason for being all in on Beto.. Him on the national ticket + her on the Senate could well flip texas and not only give us the Presidency, but as close as the Senates going to be this round, could also get Mitch out of the Senate Majority Leader chair.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
OldDem65
(76 posts)If he's the nominee I bet he can go to Kentucky and help take out McConnell. That MJ Hegar is a firecracker in her own right.
Link to tweet
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Politicub
(12,165 posts)n/t
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Princetonian
(1,501 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it. And in spite of all the fucks and shits that I type in this forum... in REAL LIFE... around REAL PEOPLE, that's not something that I do.
Trump started it, and some of them are following suit... which has the effect of "normalizing" Trump's foul mouth.
I expect our leaders to show some restraint and use their intellect and more thoughtful words to express their "righteous indignation". Why should our political leaders (and presidential hopefuls) stoop to his level and use his vulgar vocabulary?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NNadir
(33,516 posts)...epithets, but they are men now and I've lost that battle although they're hardly full time profane.
But in this case, this unusual case, I'm pretty damned fucking proud of this son-of-a-bitch calling out these shitheads.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Neema
(1,151 posts)I have no problem with it generally.
That said, I don't think it remotely compares to the foulness of 45's language. Beto is swearing out of frustration and anger. The language 45 uses is way more vulgar, because he makes degrading comments about women and minorities even if they're not technically curse words, and its only purpose is to degrade and foment hatred.
Also this:
https://www.sciencealert.com/swearing-is-a-sign-of-more-intelligence-not-less-say-scientists
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/health-benefits-of-swearing_n_5a5e44a8e4b0106b7f65b3a6
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
cornball 24
(1,475 posts)connect with the majority. Go Beto!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DrToast
(6,414 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Otto Lidenbrock
(581 posts)...because his polling is low is that these are the same people who will say the polls don't matter when it is convenient for their chosen candidate.
He is running a grass roots heavy campaign focusing on local people on the ground, hearing their hopes and fears, doing town halls and engaging in community events. Speaking with local media rather than hoping for a big cable news slot.
We're months away from the first votes ballots being cast. He should stay in because he can win this thing.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Princetonian
(1,501 posts)By the way, I heard someone here say that about Joe today. So many people to ignore...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
proud patriot
(100,705 posts)Beto spoke for me today
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
world wide wally
(21,742 posts)This is one of those times.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,195 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JI7
(89,249 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)he verbalizes how he feels the best he can. Listen to how his voice almost cracks. Of course he is emotional. He is a human being, not a GOP $$$ making machine. His sincerity and passion on this issue brings me to tears (really).
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mountain grammy
(26,620 posts)Some very fine folks in Texas support Beto.. He gave it his all.. spoke in every nook and cranny in TX.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bucolic_frolic
(43,157 posts)Beto articulated a cogent, comprehensive critique of all that Trump is, all that Republicans stand for, from
guns to anti-science, to the dismantling of democracy. This one will make the history books.
https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/o-rourke-el-paso-made-safer-stronger-because-of-immigrants-65324101823
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
OldDem65
(76 posts)He's got my vote.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bucolic_frolic
(43,157 posts)Asked if Trump was the only issue for 2020, Beto said "Yes!" All is blocked unless Trump is defeated in 2020.
This is the PASSION we need, the heartfelt spontaneous call to action. "This moment of peril, this country is going to rise to the occasion."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
OldDem65
(76 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Princetonian
(1,501 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)He tells it like it is
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bradshaw3
(7,521 posts)I have been most impressed not just by his passion, but also by his knowledge of the facts on this issue and how articulate he has been in expressing himself - along with the real passion.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
OldDem65
(76 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MustLoveBeagles
(11,605 posts)and to the Beto Club.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
OldDem65
(76 posts)glad I didn't pass over it!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided