Democratic Primaries

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts) Fri Aug 9, 2019, 12:56 PM Aug 2019

MSNBC confirmed that the other Democratic Presidential candidates are against criticizing Joe's

misstatement, relating to wealthy kids.

This was on Andrea Mitchell's show and the commentator said that he had inside knowledge from several campaigns that this is not something that they are interested in pursuing.

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

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MSNBC confirmed that the other Democratic Presidential candidates are against criticizing Joe's (Original Post) Skya Rhen Aug 2019 OP

K&R. Any honest politician will admit gaffes happen, including to them. highplainsdem Aug 2019 #1

I think people have started to understand PBO's message about circular firing squads. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #2

That needs to include people on DU, too obamanut2012 Aug 2019 #10

Honestly, I'd hope so. To make a big deal about an obvious misstatement/gaffe is PETTY. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #3

It would take a highly immature and cynical candidate to exploit a gaffe like that in a primary. tritsofme Aug 2019 #4

well im glad i missed this national crisis... samnsara Aug 2019 #5

Voters at least those paying attention are looking at the bigger picture Pettiness doesn't get votes Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #6

Gee, I wonder why that would be? peggysue2 Aug 2019 #7

Seriously, you have to put a snarky, negative spin on this??? obamanut2012 Aug 2019 #9

I'm not attacking Harris peggysue2 Aug 2019 #11

I agree...petty is what it is. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #17

Some are complaining about Polo shirts now...like anything is made in this country these days... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #13

I am much younger than Joe but I think he looks handsome and VPish. They are just jealous. Princetonian Aug 2019 #15

I like polo shirts...in CT...people wear them and Izod too...and Tretorn sneakers...I went to high Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #16

TRETORNS! Forgot all about them! BamaRefugee Aug 2019 #19

Me too.I find older men who rock that look hot. At his kickoff, Joe wore a blue striped button down. Princetonian Aug 2019 #21

I am in my mid-forties and I think that Joe looks handsome, as well - and fit... Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #24

You nailed it. Princetonian Aug 2019 #14

good bigtree Aug 2019 #8

Glad to hear it Hekate Aug 2019 #12

I'm amazed it got this much play DrToast Aug 2019 #18

First up, I'm supportive of Biden, but maybe his VP should be comedian Jim Gaffeagain? BamaRefugee Aug 2019 #20

They seen how Harris dropped in the polls NWCorona Aug 2019 #22

Good on them! Cha Aug 2019 #23

highplainsdem

(48,975 posts)

1. K&R. Any honest politician will admit gaffes happen, including to them.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 12:59 PM

Aug 2019

And if they go after Joe for gaffes, they can expect the same treatment later.

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

BannonsLiver

(16,377 posts)

2. I think people have started to understand PBO's message about circular firing squads.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:05 PM

Aug 2019

Don’t take the MSM bait.

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

obamanut2012

(26,071 posts)

10. That needs to include people on DU, too

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:29 PM

Aug 2019

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

hlthe2b

(102,251 posts)

3. Honestly, I'd hope so. To make a big deal about an obvious misstatement/gaffe is PETTY.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:05 PM

Aug 2019

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

tritsofme

(17,377 posts)

4. It would take a highly immature and cynical candidate to exploit a gaffe like that in a primary.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:06 PM

Aug 2019

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

samnsara

(17,622 posts)

5. well im glad i missed this national crisis...

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:09 PM

Aug 2019

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

Thekaspervote

(32,764 posts)

6. Voters at least those paying attention are looking at the bigger picture Pettiness doesn't get votes

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:19 PM

Aug 2019

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

peggysue2

(10,828 posts)

7. Gee, I wonder why that would be?

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:22 PM

Aug 2019

Because it would make them look small and petty, perhaps? Desperate? Or maybe the Kamala Harris lesson has been taken to heart:

Throw those stones and you can expect them to come whizzing back at twice the speed.

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

obamanut2012

(26,071 posts)

9. Seriously, you have to put a snarky, negative spin on this???

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #7)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:28 PM

Aug 2019

And attack Harris? You can't just do what they all did and post a Good for the Dems for unity over this!

JFC

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

peggysue2

(10,828 posts)

11. I'm not attacking Harris

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #9)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:33 PM

Aug 2019

Simply stating what we all saw happen. Those petty attacks do not work, period. It just makes the attacker look small.

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

Demsrule86

(68,563 posts)

17. I agree...petty is what it is.

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #11)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:37 PM

Aug 2019

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

Demsrule86

(68,563 posts)

13. Some are complaining about Polo shirts now...like anything is made in this country these days...

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #7)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:24 PM

Aug 2019

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)

15. I am much younger than Joe but I think he looks handsome and VPish. They are just jealous.

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #13)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:32 PM

Aug 2019

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

Demsrule86

(68,563 posts)

16. I like polo shirts...in CT...people wear them and Izod too...and Tretorn sneakers...I went to high

Reply to Princetonian (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:36 PM

Aug 2019

school and college there- UCONN.

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

BamaRefugee

(3,483 posts)

19. TRETORNS! Forgot all about them!

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #16)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:54 PM

Aug 2019

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)

21. Me too.I find older men who rock that look hot. At his kickoff, Joe wore a blue striped button down.

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #16)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:58 PM

Aug 2019

Both Joe and Jill, like Barack and Michelle are great looking couples in love.

Unlike the wax museum pair currently residing in the White House....

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

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)

24. I am in my mid-forties and I think that Joe looks handsome, as well - and fit...

Reply to Princetonian (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 05:42 PM

Aug 2019

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)

14. You nailed it.

Reply to peggysue2 (Reply #7)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:29 PM

Aug 2019

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

bigtree

(85,996 posts)

8. good

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 01:22 PM

Aug 2019

...

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

Hekate

(90,674 posts)

12. Glad to hear it

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 02:46 PM

Aug 2019

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

DrToast

(6,414 posts)

18. I'm amazed it got this much play

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:40 PM

Aug 2019

Does anyone actually think Biden believes and he didn’t just misspeak?

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

BamaRefugee

(3,483 posts)

20. First up, I'm supportive of Biden, but maybe his VP should be comedian Jim Gaffeagain?

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 03:55 PM

Aug 2019

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

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)

22. They seen how Harris dropped in the polls

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 04:30 PM

Aug 2019

While the gaffe was unfortunate anyone who has been paying attention knows where Biden's heart is.

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

Cha

(297,196 posts)

23. Good on them!

Reply to Skya Rhen (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 05:35 PM

Aug 2019

Thanks, Skya!

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

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