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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

mysteryowl

(7,376 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:37 PM Mar 2020

What is Joe's message?

I am listening to CNN and they are saying Joe has no message. I have thought about it and I agree, I don't know what his campaign is about.

This is not a slam. I'm asking. Thanks

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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What is Joe's message? (Original Post) mysteryowl Mar 2020 OP
He's not tRump nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #1
That's evey candidates message. Paka Mar 2020 #11
No weird ties to communism and fondness for dictators SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #15
Massive foreign policy experience customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #23
Obama? nt essme Mar 2020 #2
We are in a battle for the soul of America. Celerity Mar 2020 #3
This littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #58
That's the exact thing the Republicans say TheFarseer Mar 2020 #60
Joe seems to be doing rather well now with it. Celerity Mar 2020 #65
Third term Obama with 1990s rhetoric. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #4
Status Quo Joe. CentralMass Mar 2020 #5
Careful. TomSlick Mar 2020 #40
Trump is status quo...and Sanders would lose the general giving Trump four more years...that can't Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #54
Trump is status quo? progressoid Mar 2020 #68
Stay classy bro awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #66
He needs Bloomberg to take over his messaging. I support him, but you're right. This is a problem. Squinch Mar 2020 #6
What I saw in the debate is that Bloomberg is terrible...no thanks I like Biden. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #55
I'm not talking about debates. I'm talking about messaging. Two very different things. Squinch Mar 2020 #70
Build out ACA, get guns off the street, earn respect in the world . . ucrdem Mar 2020 #7
Exactly, or simply continue the Obama legacy still_one Mar 2020 #12
In this case, backward IS forward! ucrdem Mar 2020 #17
It is forward because of what trump has undone, and what President Obama still_one Mar 2020 #19
Yep, I'll be happy with a reset to 2016 ucrdem Mar 2020 #22
+++ same here still_one Mar 2020 #25
A lot of people won't. Ace Rothstein Mar 2020 #29
Some won't but that's Trump's core. ucrdem Mar 2020 #35
Trump has dumbed-down everything BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #56
"Go backwards!" N/t TCJ70 Mar 2020 #8
Nope. We did that with Trump. By definition doing the opposite will go forward SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #13
... TCJ70 Mar 2020 #21
It is a lot of things. But I'll make it simple. Continue the Obama legacy still_one Mar 2020 #9
Message? Let's get back to what we were doing with Obama and add SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #10
He has been a public servant of great integrity and distinction for most of his adult life. beastie boy Mar 2020 #14
His message: I will save the republic XRubicon Mar 2020 #16
Save America's soul from the tyrant in office AGeddy Mar 2020 #18
Nope and Unchange MoonlitKnight Mar 2020 #20
Stability. n/t thesquanderer Mar 2020 #24
How could you not? Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #26
Restoring liberal democracy for starters. tirebiter Mar 2020 #27
Biden equals Obama MichMan Mar 2020 #28
His message bmbmd Mar 2020 #30
plenty on his website Meowmee Mar 2020 #31
I don't 💓 Fidel? MyNameGoesHere Mar 2020 #32
I hate that meme mcar Mar 2020 #33
He can beat Trump and isn't a Democratic Socialist evertonfc Mar 2020 #34
"I was Obama's VP". n/t RazBerryBeret Mar 2020 #36
If that's all you hear PatSeg Mar 2020 #46
Well at least he didn't try to primary President Obama in 12...and you know what that is Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #52
Experience, stability, credibility, integrity, decency, caring.. honest.abe Mar 2020 #37
The message I hear is Obama marlakay Mar 2020 #38
You know what I think when I read this post...snark. A candidate has to win a primary. I like Warren Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #49
joe's message is beat trump. nt msongs Mar 2020 #39
A return to decency. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2020 #41
"The Presidency - Now With 100% Less Crazy!" NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #42
It's not hard to find out. I will give you a helping hand. William769 Mar 2020 #43
Listen to his speeches PatSeg Mar 2020 #44
His mission is to restore the soul of this nation and serve the people...his policy is on his Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #45
Oh and fuck CNN too. And yes it is a slam, but I don't care. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47
Seems like the OP has abandoned this thread. William769 Mar 2020 #51
I am here. mysteryowl Mar 2020 #61
Right...it seems so. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #64
As far as I can tell Bettie Mar 2020 #48
Sorry, mine is different than yours. Also mine wasn't intended to incite. William769 Mar 2020 #53
Win. nt ooky Mar 2020 #50
Guns, climate, repairing trust with allied nations, health care, tavernier Mar 2020 #57
That he's running for the Senate. jcmaine72 Mar 2020 #59
I remember that. Ha mysteryowl Mar 2020 #62
Return to sanity of Obama WH blm Mar 2020 #63
Obama Light MoonlitKnight Mar 2020 #67
+1 progressoid Mar 2020 #69
I think he has the most important message. kentuck Mar 2020 #71
This kind of thing is garbage treestar Mar 2020 #72
Taking from a Republican from the 1920s IluvPitties Mar 2020 #73
 

Paka

(2,760 posts)
11. That's evey candidates message.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:46 PM
Mar 2020

What in addition is he offering?

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

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
15. No weird ties to communism and fondness for dictators
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:47 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
23. Massive foreign policy experience
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:12 PM
Mar 2020

that will be needed to repair the damage that Trump has done, and raising the United States back up in the eyes of both friend and foe abroad.

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

Celerity

(43,328 posts)
3. We are in a battle for the soul of America.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:41 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

littlemissmartypants

(22,632 posts)
58. This
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:14 AM
Mar 2020

^^^^^

Thanks, Celerity. ❤ nt

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

TheFarseer

(9,322 posts)
60. That's the exact thing the Republicans say
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:19 AM
Mar 2020

Only they end the speech with yay Jesus! It’s cliches and platitudes. We can’t seriously campaign on that.

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

Celerity

(43,328 posts)
65. Joe seems to be doing rather well now with it.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:31 AM
Mar 2020
https://joebiden.com/




There are donation links at that site. I was a Pete girl from the jump, I was the first to post an OP in his section here. I maxed out to Buttigieg long ago. I will now do the same for Biden after Pete dropped out. Maybe you could toss a bit of coin Joe's way? Hell, even $100 or so would be a great thing.

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

aikoaiko

(34,169 posts)
4. Third term Obama with 1990s rhetoric.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:41 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

TomSlick

(11,097 posts)
40. Careful.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:41 PM
Mar 2020

Assigning nicknames to political opponents has a bad history recently.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
54. Trump is status quo...and Sanders would lose the general giving Trump four more years...that can't
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:07 AM
Mar 2020

happen.

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

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
6. He needs Bloomberg to take over his messaging. I support him, but you're right. This is a problem.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:42 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
55. What I saw in the debate is that Bloomberg is terrible...no thanks I like Biden.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:07 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
70. I'm not talking about debates. I'm talking about messaging. Two very different things.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 07:27 AM
Mar 2020

Biden hasn't been good at messaging. That is a problem in this day and age.

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

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
7. Build out ACA, get guns off the street, earn respect in the world . .
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:43 PM
Mar 2020

The usual Dem fare?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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still_one

(92,141 posts)
12. Exactly, or simply continue the Obama legacy
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:46 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
17. In this case, backward IS forward!
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:53 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(92,141 posts)
19. It is forward because of what trump has undone, and what President Obama
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:55 PM
Mar 2020

Had left to do


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

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
22. Yep, I'll be happy with a reset to 2016
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:11 PM
Mar 2020

Let's pick up where we left off before Trumpolini showed up

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

Ace Rothstein

(3,160 posts)
29. A lot of people won't.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:22 PM
Mar 2020

That's how we ended up with Trump as POTUS.

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

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
35. Some won't but that's Trump's core.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020

The Dems he peeled off in 2016 should be about ready for a re-do, even in Michigan

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

BeyondGeography

(39,369 posts)
56. Trump has dumbed-down everything
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:10 AM
Mar 2020

And I mean everything.

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

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
13. Nope. We did that with Trump. By definition doing the opposite will go forward
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:46 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TCJ70

(4,387 posts)
21. ...
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:06 PM
Mar 2020

“Restore the soul of the nation” - backwards
“Restrung to normal” - backwards

I don’t think I was that far off.

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

still_one

(92,141 posts)
9. It is a lot of things. But I'll make it simple. Continue the Obama legacy
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:45 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
10. Message? Let's get back to what we were doing with Obama and add
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:45 PM
Mar 2020

Serious discussion possibly legislation on public option

Hold Russia accountable for crimes and international meddling,

Restore normal relationships with allies and foes

Etc etc

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

beastie boy

(9,313 posts)
14. He has been a public servant of great integrity and distinction for most of his adult life.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:46 PM
Mar 2020

He is applying for a job that he knows inside out.

His message is: there is no way he is gonna screw up doing that job.

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

XRubicon

(2,212 posts)
16. His message: I will save the republic
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:52 PM
Mar 2020

and he will.

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

AGeddy

(509 posts)
18. Save America's soul from the tyrant in office
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:53 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tirebiter

(2,536 posts)
27. Restoring liberal democracy for starters.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:20 PM
Mar 2020

Faith in America is not something just Americans want.

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

MichMan

(11,910 posts)
28. Biden equals Obama
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:21 PM
Mar 2020

You loved Barack Obama; he picked me as VP, so by extension, you also love me.

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

bmbmd

(3,088 posts)
30. His message
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:24 PM
Mar 2020

is that he is by-god Joe Biden, and is a faithful patriot and servant of the United States of America. He gives us a return to normalcy.

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

mcar

(42,302 posts)
33. I hate that meme
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:28 PM
Mar 2020

They've done it with Kamala and other candidates. What is their message? Why are the running for President?

FFS, he is running to make the country a better place for all in it.

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

evertonfc

(1,713 posts)
34. He can beat Trump and isn't a Democratic Socialist
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020

thats the only message he needs this cycle

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

PatSeg

(47,400 posts)
46. If that's all you hear
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:01 AM
Mar 2020

Then you haven't been listening.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
52. Well at least he didn't try to primary President Obama in 12...and you know what that is
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:05 AM
Mar 2020

what Biden did for eight years...I hear Sanders talk about the Senate.

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

honest.abe

(8,678 posts)
37. Experience, stability, credibility, integrity, decency, caring..
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:39 PM
Mar 2020

and he is a real Democrat who believes in traditional liberal values and he can beat Trump.

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

marlakay

(11,451 posts)
38. The message I hear is Obama
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:45 PM
Mar 2020

That he will do what he did and try to improve on it.

A lot of people liked him and Obama and are moderate and will vote for that.

I just want more...and a woman.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
49. You know what I think when I read this post...snark. A candidate has to win a primary. I like Warren
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:03 AM
Mar 2020

too. She is my second choice, but she isn't winning. I want to kick Trump to the curb and save this nation.

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

msongs

(67,395 posts)
39. joe's message is beat trump. nt
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 09:46 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Happy Hoosier

(7,292 posts)
42. "The Presidency - Now With 100% Less Crazy!" NT
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:44 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,145 posts)
43. It's not hard to find out. I will give you a helping hand.
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:56 PM
Mar 2020

Joe’s Plan for Investing in our Communities Through Housing >>
Joe’s Plan to Secure Our Values as a Nation of Immigrants >>
Joe’s Plan to Build Security and Prosperity in Partnership with the People of Central America >>
Joe’s Plan to End Violence Against Women >>
Joe’s Plan to Invest in Middle Class Competitiveness >>
Joe’s Plan to Keep Our Sacred Obligation to Our Veterans >>
Joe’s Plan to Fulfill Our Commitment to Military Families >>
Joe’s Plan for Strengthening Worker Organizing, Collective Bargaining, and Unions >>
Joe’s Plan for a Government That Works For The People>>
Joe’s Plan for Education Beyond High School >>
Joe’s Plan to End Gun Violence >>
Joe’s Plan to Lead the Democratic World >>
Joe’s Plan for Strengthening America’s Commitment to Justice >>
Joe’s Plan to Protect & Build on the Affordable Care Act >>
Joe’s Plan for Older Americans >>
Joe’s Plan for Rural America >>
Joe’s Plan for a Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice >>
Joe’s Plan for Educators, Students, and our Future >>
Restoring the basic bargain for American workers

https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/

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

PatSeg

(47,400 posts)
44. Listen to his speeches
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 11:59 PM
Mar 2020

Watch his town halls. Go to his website. The message is there and it is clear, but until now, no one was listening.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
45. His mission is to restore the soul of this nation and serve the people...his policy is on his
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:00 AM
Mar 2020

website. He will kick Trump to the curb too.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
47. Oh and fuck CNN too. And yes it is a slam, but I don't care.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:01 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,145 posts)
51. Seems like the OP has abandoned this thread.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:04 AM
Mar 2020

So I would say you are correct.

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

mysteryowl

(7,376 posts)
61. I am here.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:22 AM
Mar 2020

I have read all the posts.

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

Demsrule86

(68,552 posts)
64. Right...it seems so.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:25 AM
Mar 2020
It was a great night ...still feeling really up.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Bettie

(16,091 posts)
48. As far as I can tell
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:02 AM
Mar 2020

"I'm not Trump"

"Nothing will change for the rich"

"Obama"

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

William769

(55,145 posts)
53. Sorry, mine is different than yours. Also mine wasn't intended to incite.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:06 AM
Mar 2020

Joe’s Plan for Investing in our Communities Through Housing >>
Joe’s Plan to Secure Our Values as a Nation of Immigrants >>
Joe’s Plan to Build Security and Prosperity in Partnership with the People of Central America >>
Joe’s Plan to End Violence Against Women >>
Joe’s Plan to Invest in Middle Class Competitiveness >>
Joe’s Plan to Keep Our Sacred Obligation to Our Veterans >>
Joe’s Plan to Fulfill Our Commitment to Military Families >>
Joe’s Plan for Strengthening Worker Organizing, Collective Bargaining, and Unions >>
Joe’s Plan for a Government That Works For The People>>
Joe’s Plan for Education Beyond High School >>
Joe’s Plan to End Gun Violence >>
Joe’s Plan to Lead the Democratic World >>
Joe’s Plan for Strengthening America’s Commitment to Justice >>
Joe’s Plan to Protect & Build on the Affordable Care Act >>
Joe’s Plan for Older Americans >>
Joe’s Plan for Rural America >>
Joe’s Plan for a Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice >>
Joe’s Plan for Educators, Students, and our Future >>
Restoring the basic bargain for American workers

https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/

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

tavernier

(12,380 posts)
57. Guns, climate, repairing trust with allied nations, health care,
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:12 AM
Mar 2020

Etc. Etc. Your tv must have had scrambled transmission because I clearly heard him speak of all those things. On the other hand, I didn’t hear him tell anyone that all their bills and problems would disappear instantly after taking the reins.

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

jcmaine72

(1,773 posts)
59. That he's running for the Senate.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:15 AM
Mar 2020

Just teasing.

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

blm

(113,043 posts)
63. Return to sanity of Obama WH
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 12:22 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MoonlitKnight

(1,584 posts)
67. Obama Light
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 02:05 AM
Mar 2020

Pepsi- when Coke isn’t available.

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

kentuck

(111,079 posts)
71. I think he has the most important message.
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 07:33 AM
Mar 2020

It is time to unite the country.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
72. This kind of thing is garbage
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 07:38 AM
Mar 2020

We are electing someone to enforce federal law and do foreign policy. Why does it have to come with movie scripts? So phony. What are the other candidates' "messages."

They are willing to take on the Presidency. Someone has to do it. Enough with the BS.

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

IluvPitties

(3,181 posts)
73. Taking from a Republican from the 1920s
Tue Mar 3, 2020, 07:51 AM
Mar 2020

Return to normalcy.

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