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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: All I believe is that Bernie should drop out [View all]MrsCoffee
(5,801 posts)49. I wish him good health and he can do whatever he wants, but his campaign is over.
This country is not going to elect an almost 80 year old man who just had a heart attack as our president. That is the harsh reality of the situation.
I expect him to be in as much denial about it this time as he was last time. First time Ive ever actually had any sympathy for the guy.
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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All I believe is that Bernie should take care of himself, but MAKE THAT DECISION HIMSELF.
hlthe2b
Oct 2019
#1
Empathy toward people in general. No one, not matter gender, wants anyone to be sick/hurt.
Laura PourMeADrink
Oct 2019
#4
Actually, Donna Brazille considered unilaterally dropping her from the ticket and naming Joe Biden
StevieM
Oct 2019
#21
Surgery for a Brain Aneurysm back in '88 did not stop Biden, all these years later.
JoeOtterbein
Oct 2019
#8
Well, if anyone uses THAT against Biden, I note the famed Game of Thrones actress had TWO
hlthe2b
Oct 2019
#43
Unfortunately for him, the health scare is going to disqualify him for many people.
BlueTsunami2018
Oct 2019
#10
If people are concerned about his health, he won't win the primary so stop worrying about
vsrazdem
Oct 2019
#12
He's not loyal to the party. He dithered about endorsing Hillary. Why shouldn't he be criticized?
Doodley
Oct 2019
#47
Bernie Sanders waited for policy changes for more healthcare and more free tuition
Eric J in MN
Oct 2019
#48
Bernie Sanders filed to be a candidate for the Senate in 2024 -- as an independent.
Celerity
Oct 2019
#33
If Bernie really cared about his issues he would drop out and throw his support to Warren
aeromanKC
Oct 2019
#28
I wish him well, but from this beginning of this campaign, I've thought he was too old.
Thirties Child
Oct 2019
#30
Unlikely. Bernie was just reported to be top fundraiser among the candidates.
FailureToCommunicate
Oct 2019
#39
I don't support him at all but no reason why he can't get right back out there.
Chemisse
Oct 2019
#40
I wish him good health and he can do whatever he wants, but his campaign is over.
MrsCoffee
Oct 2019
#49