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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: If black voters come to view Kamala Harris as viable, much of their support will migrate to her [View all]5starlib
(191 posts)30. Yes, Obama exuded authenticity and having Michelle didn't hurt. :)
I'll also add that Obama ran in 2007/2008, which was a "normal" time in America. Obama ran for an open seat. This time, we are trying to beat Trump with all we have and the overriding question is not if Kamala can win, it's if she can BEAT Trump. Kamala might can win in a 2008 election year, but in 2020, things are different. We're in a different era with orange face. Our country and democracy is at stake. So you can't compare Harris in 2020 and Obama in 2008. Harris is not running in an open seat with 'normal' political dynamics.
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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If black voters come to view Kamala Harris as viable, much of their support will migrate to her [View all]
bigtree
Jul 2019
OP
if you take time to view them, you'll find the candidate representing herself on this issue
bigtree
Jul 2019
#41
I so love the class, empathy, calmness, fairness, honesty and authenticity that Obama exudes...
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#12
This is so true. My and my sister have a special name for her that I can't
underthematrix
Jul 2019
#11