Biden holds a ten point national lead over Sanders

[RandySF]

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential primary race by ten points, 55% to 45%.



https://politicalwire.com/2020/03/05/biden-leads-sanders-nationally/

[empedocles]

1. How much of a lead in California?

[BS fluke in CA.]

[True Blue American]

3. Biden is picking up votes in California.

Still counting. Biden at 61% in FLA. Ahead in Ohio. Michigan Governor endorsed Biden this morning.

[empedocles]

9. Seems to me, polls would pick up California support, better than the too

early voters that will give BS more delegates than he would otherwise have.

That is, BS claiming a big California win - has a lot of spin, . . . on it.

[Cha]

2. KR

[NurseJackie]

4. The praising of Castro/Cuban Revolution AND his keeping secret the fact that Russia was helping him...

The praising of Castro/Cuban Revolution AND his keeping secret the fact that Russia was helping him were two big mistakes. He could have walked-back his praise of Castro and the Cuban Revolution, but he didn't. He could have come right out and openly let people know that Russia was trying to influence things in favor of his campaign... but he didn't.

[MFGsunny]

6. Eggs-actly that! "BUT HE DIDN'T." Full stop. n/t

[Rorey]

8. Personally, I've had my fill of people in government who are unable to admit mistakes

His failure to properly handle these issues is disqualifying, IMO.

[True Blue American]

12. Do not forget

Failing to reveal medical records after promising to.

[onetexan]

13. Thats because Bernie sees himself as a revolutionary so its no surprise he praised Castro

Another revolutionary.

My moment: not wise

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. K&R

[Laserio]

7. National polls are useless. Many states voted

Many people who already voted took this poll.

[honest.abe]

11. Here's a state that hasnt voted yet..

Joe Biden Is Clobbering Bernie Sanders 61%-12% In Florida

https://www.politicususa.com/2020/03/05/joe-biden-is-clobbering-bernie-sanders-61-12-in-florida.html

[emmaverybo]

10. I believe Biden's personality traits, temperament, character give him an edge. At least as

he is perceived.

Endorsers commonly speak to his potential to unify and heal the country, to his decency, character,
moral leadership, heart...To a person they list these ideal leadership qualities they identify in Biden. I mean this is what they see—or perhaps what they think they can sell.

Bernie gets pegged as a fighter. Where is the emotional and moral dimension though? Anyone ever said he is optimistic? That he is empathetic?

These are of course feel good, happy leader/ warrior descriptions that many can call pablum. But some say this is the sweet stuff Americans like.

Bernie is painting Biden as a hawk who wants to rob seniors and Trump tries to portray him as corrupt.

Then Biden smiles, does his “this is America” routine and attacks roll off him.

Many factors will figure in when we look back at how Biden won, if indeed he does. Personality will
turn out to have been at least a part of the formula.

Castro, Russia whatever. Bernie needs to smile more and scowl less.