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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

brooklynite

(94,384 posts)
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:16 PM Mar 2020

Check me if I got something wrong about Bernie's speech...

1. Old voters were wrong to support Biden.
2. Young people are more important even when they don't vote.
3. The Democratic Establishment is still the problem
4. My issues are the most important.
5. I'm going to give Biden a hard time in Sunday's debate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Check me if I got something wrong about Bernie's speech... (Original Post) brooklynite Mar 2020 OP
Regrettably, I think you got it right. n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #1
Beginning to question snowybirdie Mar 2020 #2
That was pretty much the highlights...I mean lowlights. :) Sloumeau Mar 2020 #3
Slight adjustment to #4 TwilightZone Mar 2020 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Zeus69 Mar 2020 #9
sounds right, its the same old whine of any ideologue, why don't people just bow to my superiority?? beachbumbob Mar 2020 #5
Cancel the debate...it isn't fair to force people to work who could get sick with Corona... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #6
Even though I missed watching it frazzled Mar 2020 #7
In some boxing matches DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #25
I'm not going to underestimate all of Bernie's supporters because the last couple of weeks 42bambi Mar 2020 #33
Insulting a good share of the electorate isn't the best way to win voters. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #8
Well, at least he didn't call us a "basket of deplorables" JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2020 #14
When applied to Trump voters, it was right on the money. Nitram Mar 2020 #18
It doesn't seem helpful to insult voters. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2020 #21
I agree. Obama's "clutching their Bibles and guns" had the same effect. Nitram Mar 2020 #22
At least Joe Zeus69 Mar 2020 #10
ROFL Scurrilous Mar 2020 #28
I know! I laughed out loud telling my hubby that Bernie just gave Biden a debate win. 42bambi Mar 2020 #34
Looks about right, but AA voters got erased into "old voters" R B Garr Mar 2020 #11
Not how I saw it at all democrattotheend Mar 2020 #12
Yupper, Wellstone ruled Mar 2020 #13
I think Sanders will be judged by how he behaves and reacts to Sunday's debate peggysue2 Mar 2020 #15
I think the AA voters were disrespected too. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #16
Biden and the rest of us Democrats can deal with that. ancianita Mar 2020 #17
6. I get to decide the debate questions StarfishSaver Mar 2020 #19
If I can't win the nomination, I will do whatever I can to tear down the person that does win world wide wally Mar 2020 #20
I was a Warren supporter, and she dropped out with grace. Why can't Bernie do the same? Lonestarblue Mar 2020 #23
Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #24
Not as much as i'm concerned about the ejection fraction on Bernie's left ventricle HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #30
Let alone the fact his first wife and daughter were killed in an auto action. marble falls Mar 2020 #35
What amazes me is that... SpankMe Mar 2020 #26
That is what I heard. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #27
You got it right. bronxiteforever Mar 2020 #29
Thats it MFM008 Mar 2020 #31
In this way, he is no different than trump. abakan Mar 2020 #32
 

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
1. Regrettably, I think you got it right. n/t
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:18 PM
Mar 2020

-Laelth

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

snowybirdie

(5,219 posts)
2. Beginning to question
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:18 PM
Mar 2020

His diminished capacity. Unbelievable speech!

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

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
3. That was pretty much the highlights...I mean lowlights. :)
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:19 PM
Mar 2020

Sore Loser is not a good look for Bernie Sanders.

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

TwilightZone

(25,430 posts)
4. Slight adjustment to #4
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:20 PM
Mar 2020

4) My issues are the only ones that matter and I'm the first and only person to ever address them.

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

Response to TwilightZone (Reply #4)

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
5. sounds right, its the same old whine of any ideologue, why don't people just bow to my superiority??
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,504 posts)
6. Cancel the debate...it isn't fair to force people to work who could get sick with Corona...
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:20 PM
Mar 2020

fuck the debate.

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

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
7. Even though I missed watching it
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:22 PM
Mar 2020

I can say with some certainty that you probably nailed it precisely. It's his modus operandi, and it's getting more irrational (and mean-spirited, and self-centered) by the day. As during the Trump primaries and general election of 2016, I keep wondering why people don't see how unfit for the office the man is. I will never have an answer for this, and it's creating as much existential angst as COVID-19.

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

DENVERPOPS

(8,792 posts)
25. In some boxing matches
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:12 PM
Mar 2020

a tired worn out boxer will just start flailing, throwing wild punches that aren't even landing on the other boxer.
That is usually what takes place just before the other boxer lands a knock out punch, or the ref calls the fight for the health of the boxer....

Bernie is now past the point of showing any dignity or class. It really is sort of sad.....actually pitiful....

I'm waiting to see if he will even come out in backing Biden if Biden wins.......It took him some time after his defeat to Hillary, I expect this time it could be longer or not at all.

Can he switch to being an independent candidate and run, just to hurt the Dems and Biden????? split the vote?????

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

42bambi

(1,753 posts)
33. I'm not going to underestimate all of Bernie's supporters because the last couple of weeks
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:28 PM
Mar 2020

many could have realized Bernie was getting hot under the collar...acting somewhat desperate and even angry. Then the virus hit and Joe became the calm soothing person that most of us often look for in a crisis. So I believe it was a combination of both and that's why some his supporters either did not vote for him, or possibly even voted for Biden.

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

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)
8. Insulting a good share of the electorate isn't the best way to win voters.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 01:27 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,325 posts)
14. Well, at least he didn't call us a "basket of deplorables"
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:51 PM
Mar 2020

Probably not the best phrasing for a view of voters for the opposition.

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

Nitram

(22,768 posts)
18. When applied to Trump voters, it was right on the money.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:55 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,325 posts)
21. It doesn't seem helpful to insult voters.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:00 PM
Mar 2020

Even when they're wrong. Especially when they're wrong.

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

Nitram

(22,768 posts)
22. I agree. Obama's "clutching their Bibles and guns" had the same effect.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:03 PM
Mar 2020

Better to criticize the message or the principle behind it than to attack the believers.

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

Zeus69

(391 posts)
10. At least Joe
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:08 PM
Mar 2020

Has a copy of the test, so he can prepare (Bernie rattled off a series of questions he plans to ask Biden on Sunday)

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

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
28. ROFL
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:15 PM
Mar 2020

Thanks to the in love with the sound of his own voice professor of his vast superiority in all things #NeverBernieSTFU.

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

42bambi

(1,753 posts)
34. I know! I laughed out loud telling my hubby that Bernie just gave Biden a debate win.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:31 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

R B Garr

(16,950 posts)
11. Looks about right, but AA voters got erased into "old voters"
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:11 PM
Mar 2020

I guess that way he doesn't have to address that AA voters across several states completely rejected him.

It's only about the young'uns having a good time at the rallies that matter -- not actual voters, and especially not black voters.

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

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
12. Not how I saw it at all
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:12 PM
Mar 2020

Ditto with the commentators on CNN. I thought Bernie was much more conciliatory, didn't really attack Biden, pointed out some data from the exit polls, and spent half the press conference attacking Trump, which is what many on here have called on him to do.

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

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
13. Yupper,
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:39 PM
Mar 2020

same crap just a new roll of Toilet Paper.

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

peggysue2

(10,825 posts)
15. I think Sanders will be judged by how he behaves and reacts to Sunday's debate
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:45 PM
Mar 2020

If the debate turns into an actual policy discussion--progressive vs liberal/moderate ideas--that's one thing. Could actually be instructive, the manner of funding and the realistic probability of legislative action on a variety of programs.

If, however, this turns into a shouting match, where the basic point is to bloody Biden's nose and damage the presumptive nominee's chances in November, then I'll be screaming from the rooftops that Sanders needs to go. As in, yesterday.

We don't need anymore lectures on 'The Democratic Establishment rigging the primaries' or 'Corporate Whore/Wall St. Toady' slurs. This only helps Trump. And we certainly do not need a lecture on how our Democratic base was/is wrong in their nominee choice. Bernie knew who the base was and how no nominee could win a Democratic primary without their support. He did nothing to enhance his support among the AA community. That's on him.

Consequently, Bernie Sanders has no path to the nomination. The enemy is Donald Trump and his enablers. WINNING is everything in November. If Bernie cannot muster enough grace to know how and when to bow out for the sake of the country, I have no time for him or his supporters.

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
16. I think the AA voters were disrespected too.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:50 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ancianita

(35,950 posts)
17. Biden and the rest of us Democrats can deal with that.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:54 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie is bringing Americans to the Democratic arena. Democrats should help them stay there. We can do it with evidence-based reasoning, argument, not passive-aggressive setup posts.

We're not helping the party when we are emotional and reactive. Perez and the rest of party leaders know that primary voters in remaining primary states still want to be paid attention to. To act as if the rest of the primaries aren't important is to make those Americans feel that the party doesn't consider them important, either.

Not to work with anyone new to this party will just play into media who want to help Trump claim that Democrats and the party are always split.

We're not.

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

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
19. 6. I get to decide the debate questions
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:56 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

world wide wally

(21,739 posts)
20. If I can't win the nomination, I will do whatever I can to tear down the person that does win
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:57 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Lonestarblue

(9,958 posts)
23. I was a Warren supporter, and she dropped out with grace. Why can't Bernie do the same?
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to brooklynite (Original post)

 

HarlanPepper

(2,042 posts)
30. Not as much as i'm concerned about the ejection fraction on Bernie's left ventricle
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:16 PM
Mar 2020

A key piece of data he and his doctor's refuse to disclose. You wanna play that game, there's some right back at you.

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

marble falls

(57,014 posts)
35. Let alone the fact his first wife and daughter were killed in an auto action.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:39 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SpankMe

(2,957 posts)
26. What amazes me is that...
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:13 PM
Mar 2020

If a Republican said stuff like this, they'd be more popular than ever. This will sink Sanders, but would bolster Trump.

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

LiberalFighter

(50,795 posts)
27. That is what I heard.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:15 PM
Mar 2020

He really isn't interested in unity even though he said he would.

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

MFM008

(19,803 posts)
31. Thats it
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:20 PM
Mar 2020

Maggot will enjoy it BIGLY.

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

abakan

(1,815 posts)
32. In this way, he is no different than trump.
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 04:28 PM
Mar 2020

Now it is not about anything but ego.
The country be damned.

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