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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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Morning Joe just pointed out Biden had a total of 1 field office in MA, TN and NC combined. (Original Post) highplainsdem Mar 2020 OP
Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #1
That's just not true. C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #2
What has his campaign done? It got one key endorsement, that's it berni_mccoy Mar 2020 #8
Whats his campaign done? Its gotten the most VOTES. The PEOPLE speaking. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #13
He ran a better campaign, that's what he did. C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #16
people know Joe, how else do you think this happened, smashing warren in her own state is the beachbumbob Mar 2020 #18
What's his campaign done? They got the votes. bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #21
That's not totally true. SharonClark Mar 2020 #23
Dont try telling these folks that JackInGreen Mar 2020 #26
Warren said Bernie told her a woman can't win. Did Warren lie? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #32
When we have all three the White House, the House and the Senate Elizabeth will be a star! redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #30
I wonder how much traction Bernie's "a woman can't win" remark got? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #31
Life long relationship building with people and communities is worth more than a few months showblue22 Mar 2020 #34
Oh Biden "didn't hold ralllies"! omg.. wtheck! Cha Mar 2020 #38
He was VP for 8 years jimfields33 Mar 2020 #33
Of course Biden is getting help from Cha Mar 2020 #39
All those people voting for him were just strongarmed then? Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #3
I guess the tough guys will show up at my door in a couple weeks to force MY vote oldsoftie Mar 2020 #14
They did have coffee and donuts in the DNC limo, lol Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #17
NOT crowned. WE KNOW JOE. That's why people voted for him. People know Joe, and they know highplainsdem Mar 2020 #4
And, apparently some Cha Mar 2020 #11
idealogues never understand why we just don't bow down to their "superior" opinions beachbumbob Mar 2020 #19
Amen to that! llmart Mar 2020 #41
LOL 2016 bullshit betsuni Mar 2020 #5
I shouldn't be surprised.. actually Cha Mar 2020 #9
No.. it's Democracy.. The voters are actually Cha Mar 2020 #6
NO. His campaign was lethargic and on life support; it badly needed resources. BUT onetexan Mar 2020 #7
the media convince us he was on life support, until a REAL primary happened, not beachbumbob Mar 2020 #20
The next debate will be interesting jimfields33 Mar 2020 #35
sanders is hoping biden can't ask him any thing directly. beachbumbob Mar 2020 #36
Biden has a lot to answer for jimfields33 Mar 2020 #37
When have we heard this before? Oh yeah... FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #10
Coronated by the people voting for him Hav Mar 2020 #15
Excellent. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #24
I said Warren wouldn't be a factor after Super Tuesday. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #12
the media needed to knock Biden out of the race, makes an easy path for trump come November beachbumbob Mar 2020 #22
A lot of people voted Not Sanders. Media declared it a 2 man race and when blm Mar 2020 #25
That is how the process always plays out. Always. apcalc Mar 2020 #27
I don't care how many offices or such one has. It doesn't matter to me. What does matter is ... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #28
Combined? Wow NurseJackie Mar 2020 #29
Biden didn't win last night, duforsure Mar 2020 #40
It was said last night that he had none in Virginia. George II Mar 2020 #42

Response to highplainsdem (Original post)

 

C_U_L8R

(44,997 posts)
2. That's just not true.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:22 AM
Mar 2020

No one skated in. No one bought us off. Joe earned it. We all voted.

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

berni_mccoy

(23,018 posts)
8. What has his campaign done? It got one key endorsement, that's it
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:25 AM
Mar 2020

He didn’t set up offices,
He didn’t establish a policy plan,
He hasn’t raised any money,
He didn’t hold rallies,
He didn’t hold town halls like the others.

He said “I’m Joe Biden.”

Elizabeth worked her ass off and built a real campaign from the ground up.

She’s just another woman who did all the work and is getting passed over on the promotion.

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

oldsoftie

(12,523 posts)
13. Whats his campaign done? Its gotten the most VOTES. The PEOPLE speaking.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:29 AM
Mar 2020

Thats kinda how a primary works

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

C_U_L8R

(44,997 posts)
16. He ran a better campaign, that's what he did.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:35 AM
Mar 2020

Look at the strategy, not the events. Joe and his team know how to win. And that's what we need, in every regard.

I love Elizabeth. I really do. Yesterday I was standing in the polling booth wondering... Joe or Liz. She started out strong in her campaign and took a lot of Bernie's wind. But he took it right back. I wish she'd run more from the center, but ended up divided in the wings. And that was heartbreaking to see. It might have been different. Still, She's my Senator and I will support her in that always.

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

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
18. people know Joe, how else do you think this happened, smashing warren in her own state is the
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:36 AM
Mar 2020

reflection on warren and the popularity of biden.


You don't need smoke and mirrors to sell a genuine product. Joe PROVED this last night.

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

bearsfootball516

(6,376 posts)
21. What's his campaign done? They got the votes.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:41 AM
Mar 2020

Nobody forced anybody to vote for him. They voted for him because they want him to be president.

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

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)
23. That's not totally true.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:44 AM
Mar 2020

Biden over performed based on the amount of work he did compared to the hard working Warren (who I supported). But he did raise money and did attend town halls.

I’m sorry Warren didn’t do better but Biden caught a wave and she didn’t. I’m guessing that the AA vote, moderates, and non-college educated white men who dislike wonky women, all played a role.

Democrats know, like, and trust Biden. It may be as simple as that.

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

JackInGreen

(2,975 posts)
26. Dont try telling these folks that
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:19 AM
Mar 2020

Too busy marveling at their own magnificence in the hope our national nightmare might be over and not thinking through the consequences except for 'goodbye donny'. Its a shame, but expected.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
32. Warren said Bernie told her a woman can't win. Did Warren lie? n/t
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:48 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
30. When we have all three the White House, the House and the Senate Elizabeth will be a star!
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:45 AM
Mar 2020

She is brilliant and she will lead the charge to change all of the things that ALL of us are in favor of. I see major change with Elizabeth in the Senate, Nancy in the House and Joe in the White House.

I am a 65 year old woman who wishes beyond hope for a woman in the White House in my lifetime, but the stakes are so high right now.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
31. I wonder how much traction Bernie's "a woman can't win" remark got? n/t
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:48 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
34. Life long relationship building with people and communities is worth more than a few months
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:52 AM
Mar 2020

of a campaign. Joe has been building this support throughout decades of public service. Hes not Johnny come lately to the base of the democratic party.

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

Cha

(297,120 posts)
38. Oh Biden "didn't hold ralllies"! omg.. wtheck!
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 10:16 AM
Mar 2020

Guess what, berni.. Rallies don't translate into Votes.. you should know that.

Oh but Biden did have a Huge Unity Rally with Beto and Amy in Texas.. did you catch that?.. that was The Rally to end all Rallies.. Biden Won Texas.

Oh and you missed Joe Biden's Town Halls?.. that's too bad.. he gave Excellent town halls. You can still see them on youtube.

Biden is raising money now, berni.. oh and he got James Costas, former Ambassador to Spain, to fundraise with him the night before South Carolina.. you might have missed this..

"I’ve supported several of the candidates who have been up on the debate stage with him,” Costos said. “Now this has come to a point where this in my hometown. And I need to go ahead and support Joe Biden.”

Costos said two issues in particular drove him to back Biden in the race: Biden’s commitment to fighting piracy in the entertainment industry, which he witnessed while serving as ambassador to Spain, and Biden’s early endorsement of gay marriage in 2012.



https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/28/joe-biden-hollywood-fundraiser-118192
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

jimfields33

(15,763 posts)
33. He was VP for 8 years
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:52 AM
Mar 2020

Everyone knows him. Doesn’t need that plus many politicians held his hand to help.

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

Cha

(297,120 posts)
39. Of course Biden is getting help from
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 10:18 AM
Mar 2020

leaders who want our Democracy back and trump gone.

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

Docreed2003

(16,858 posts)
3. All those people voting for him were just strongarmed then?
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:22 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

oldsoftie

(12,523 posts)
14. I guess the tough guys will show up at my door in a couple weeks to force MY vote
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:30 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Docreed2003

(16,858 posts)
17. They did have coffee and donuts in the DNC limo, lol
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:35 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

highplainsdem

(48,959 posts)
4. NOT crowned. WE KNOW JOE. That's why people voted for him. People know Joe, and they know
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:23 AM
Mar 2020

he cares about them.

And all the money and all the organization in the world can't overcome that.

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

Cha

(297,120 posts)
11. And, apparently some
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:27 AM
Mar 2020

just can't handle that.

Thank you!

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

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
19. idealogues never understand why we just don't bow down to their "superior" opinions
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:38 AM
Mar 2020

why we don't kneel at their presence and be bless they have looked our way.

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

llmart

(15,536 posts)
41. Amen to that!
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 10:35 AM
Mar 2020

We know Joe is a great slogan.

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

Cha

(297,120 posts)
9. I shouldn't be surprised.. actually
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:25 AM
Mar 2020

I'm Not.

Thank You!

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

Cha

(297,120 posts)
6. No.. it's Democracy.. The voters are actually
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:24 AM
Mar 2020

voting for him.

Biden's campaign has brought Excellent results.

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

onetexan

(13,035 posts)
7. NO. His campaign was lethargic and on life support; it badly needed resources. BUT
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:24 AM
Mar 2020

the important thing is he came back, ROARING. Your comment "many of us" reminds me of the Idiot's "many people" lies.

I get it your candidate didn't do well. That doesn't mean you need to demean Biden for his historic comeback.

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

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
20. the media convince us he was on life support, until a REAL primary happened, not
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:39 AM
Mar 2020

idiotic caucuses in states that no way reflected America and the democratic base of real voters.


I never bought into the media narrative.

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

jimfields33

(15,763 posts)
35. The next debate will be interesting
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:54 AM
Mar 2020

Media ignored him for three weeks while they focused on bernie and Bloomberg. Will be interesting how it will go now that he will have to answer questions again.

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

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
36. sanders is hoping biden can't ask him any thing directly.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:59 AM
Mar 2020

But yep, biden will be attacked again. will only help him for sure

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

jimfields33

(15,763 posts)
37. Biden has a lot to answer for
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 10:02 AM
Mar 2020

That gross Iraq war vote. His love of the banking sector, crime bill. His vote to raise the social security age. I’m sure there are others.

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

FailureToCommunicate

(14,012 posts)
10. When have we heard this before? Oh yeah...
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:27 AM
Mar 2020

from NeverNeverland.

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

Hav

(5,969 posts)
15. Coronated by the people voting for him
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:32 AM
Mar 2020

because that is how kings are made. I hope this was a joke but I feel sorry for people who believe nonsense like this.

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

oldsoftie

(12,523 posts)
12. I said Warren wouldn't be a factor after Super Tuesday.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:28 AM
Mar 2020

And i was right.

I dont know why the media is acting like Biden's wins are such a surprise. He's polled well in these states the ENTIRE time. And he polls well in upcoming states
I guess the media just NEEDS that horse race

Bloomberg draws from Biden, Warren draws from Sanders.

Now, the VP race begins.

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

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
22. the media needed to knock Biden out of the race, makes an easy path for trump come November
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 08:42 AM
Mar 2020

the media didn't count on true democratic voters coming out in force, they thought they neutralized us

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

blm

(113,040 posts)
25. A lot of people voted Not Sanders. Media declared it a 2 man race and when
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:14 AM
Mar 2020

faced with that, people came out in droves to make sure Sanders would not be at the top of the ticket.

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

apcalc

(4,463 posts)
27. That is how the process always plays out. Always.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:19 AM
Mar 2020

People pick who they don’t want as well as who they do .

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

SWBTATTReg

(22,100 posts)
28. I don't care how many offices or such one has. It doesn't matter to me. What does matter is ...
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:32 AM
Mar 2020

that they've even made a token attempt to contact me. I finally rec'd a mailer from Bloomberg yesterday. One mailer after all of this time (I'm in MO). I've contributed money to a couple of candidates (not Bloomberg, they didn't want it), but it's kind of off putting to me that again, in this current election cycle, that I am ignored (not deliberately of course).

I can understand in a way why, too many places to go, too many things to do, when one is a candidate, but still. Maybe even send a postcard to me once in a while? Acknowledge that I'm alive? That I matter? I know that there is no way that my voice will ever be heard, maybe that's why I don't have energy, or the 'Wow' factor when a certain person wins or not. The blood has been sucked out of me already and I don't care anymore, other than to get rump out.

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

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
40. Biden didn't win last night,
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 10:20 AM
Mar 2020

The Democratic Party was behind last nights win, not Joe. It was a staged effort against Bernie, again, and Democrats doing this again will only drive people away, and cause 3rd party candidates after seeing their fate in the Democratic Party. Anyone will beat trump , and get a huge following to defeat him. Joe floundered until this took place, and not a good sign.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
42. It was said last night that he had none in Virginia.
Wed Mar 4, 2020, 11:03 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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