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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: The 2020 Election Will Be Decided By The Independent Voters [View all]IronLionZion
(45,250 posts)16. Anyone who voted Trump, has swung wildly in an ideological direction
and we were told repeatedly that voters are bored with comfort and wanted to "shake things up". Comfort would be Never Trump.
Sure, Biden should be able to kick Trump's ass easily but I'd still like to see a competitive primary with some bold leftist ideas gaining traction and included in the eventual nominee's platform. For all we know, Trump and Pence may be removed from office before the election.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I love Kamala, but I have no qualms about the strength Joe could bring leading the ticket.
bearsfootball516
Mar 2019
#1
I agree with the basic premise, but think Biden/Booker is an even stronger ticket for the win.
CrossingTheRubicon
Mar 2019
#2
...which primarily involved winning with moderate candidates in swing districts.
brooklynite
Mar 2019
#4
Like here in CA where 5 great liberal newcomers swept the GOP out of the House in Orange County.
CrossingTheRubicon
Mar 2019
#5
That 18 points is life or death in politics. And those are the voters that decide elections...
louis c
Mar 2019
#13
And if you focus on appealing, or at least not offending/alarming the 18% swing voters
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2019
#15
Oh, I agree. If the people who don't get everything they want stay home, like they did in 2016...
louis c
Mar 2019
#18
Perhaps because they preferred the populist aspect of his message to the more incremental pitch
JudyM
Mar 2019
#27
I agree that 80% of Independents are really committed to one side or the other...
louis c
Mar 2019
#14