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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:48 AM Mar 2020

Watching Jeff Weaver on Andrea Mitchell's show.

He says Sanders can win big enough in the remaining states to win the nomination. No conciliatory gestures. Listening to Weaver it sounds like Sanders will stay in it until Joe has 1900+ delegates and then he may concede.

It's deja vu all over again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Watching Jeff Weaver on Andrea Mitchell's show. (Original Post) comradebillyboy Mar 2020 OP
Meanwhile HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #1
It was just surreal watching the Weaver interview. nt comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #3
That was definitely weird. relayerbob Mar 2020 #7
I know what you mean sometimes.. this one Cha Mar 2020 #29
He's delirious! Sanders is on a path to losing EVERY remaining primary and.... George II Mar 2020 #4
She did. Jeff just blustered. comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #5
Bernie Sanders may only end up winning in the remaining caucus states. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #12
Now Todd79 Mar 2020 #23
He's paid to go out there and do the status quo surrogate song and dance... ehrnst Mar 2020 #15
But Andrea Mitchell is a Cha Mar 2020 #30
Bernie didn't even win as big as he needs for the remaining states in VERMONT! showblue22 Mar 2020 #6
Both? Cha Mar 2020 #31
I think Biden will win big in all 4 states on March 17. StevieM Mar 2020 #8
Arizona has been mailing in ballots for weeks. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #13
The population trends older, however. ehrnst Mar 2020 #16
I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell him. William769 Mar 2020 #9
He's delusional. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #10
Okay, that is just pathetic PatSeg Mar 2020 #11
Like Karl Rove in 2012 saying to hold on... those Ohio counties hadn't been counted yet! ehrnst Mar 2020 #14
But Ohio! Cha Mar 2020 #32
Yep, Ohio... ehrnst Mar 2020 #43
Aloha, ehrnst! Cha Mar 2020 #45
I think Sanders will suspend next week Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #17
I bet he won't.. I'd like to be Cha Mar 2020 #33
Not until the last possible minute.... ehrnst Mar 2020 #44
He's lying to the audience, Sanders, or both. NT Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #18
That's fine ibegurpard Mar 2020 #19
Weaver is the mook who infamously said in 2016 Blue_Tires Mar 2020 #20
Rinse and repeat.. smh Cha Mar 2020 #34
And then, a bit later, we heard from Joe Biden. MineralMan Mar 2020 #21
Joe's corona virus speech was excellent and a wonderful contrast to comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #24
Ah.. thanks for that, MM Cha Mar 2020 #36
Weaver needs to keep those campaign checks coming in. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #22
+1000, side hustle is a great description. R B Garr Mar 2020 #26
Bingo Cha Mar 2020 #37
You could see Andrea's shocked face for a split second R B Garr Mar 2020 #25
Weaver Is All About the Grift Which Ends if Bernie Drops Out of the Race n/t Indykatie Mar 2020 #27
I expect nothing less from the 'big decisive win' winner of Iowa now nearly near Biden delegatewise. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #28
How about All The VOTERS?! I see that Happening! Cha Mar 2020 #38
How about the exit polls? One near hinted at almost something that could be spun as semi favorable. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #39
lol ikr.. those Cha Mar 2020 #41
I think what we see here is a variant of Hav Mar 2020 #35
Nice. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #40
"No conciliatory gestures"-- Imagine that. All the conciliation is supposed to come from ... Hekate Mar 2020 #42
 

HarlanPepper

(2,042 posts)
1. Meanwhile
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:50 AM
Mar 2020

Democrats have decided on their nominee and are now focused on survival amid a national crisis. Weaver still thinks it’s the eve of the NH primary.

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

comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
2. It was just surreal watching the Weaver interview. nt
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:50 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to comradebillyboy (Reply #2)

 

relayerbob

(7,020 posts)
7. That was definitely weird.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:03 PM
Mar 2020

I wish I could live in an alternate reality

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
29. I know what you mean sometimes.. this one
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:14 PM
Mar 2020

is harsh right now for many people.

But.. No.. must deal with reality.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
4. He's delirious! Sanders is on a path to losing EVERY remaining primary and....
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:56 AM
Mar 2020

....has zero chance of "winning big" in any that are close. By Tuesday night he'll be more than 300 delegates behind and falling further back each week.

Andrea Mitchell should have asked him "where" they expect to "win big".

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

comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
5. She did. Jeff just blustered.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:01 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
12. Bernie Sanders may only end up winning in the remaining caucus states.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:21 PM
Mar 2020

Here is a list of the 2020 Democratic Caucus states. (* = Caucus has already been held)


Iowa*
Nevada*
American Samoa*
North Dakota*
Wyoming
Guam
Virgin Islands

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

Todd79

(166 posts)
23. Now
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:24 PM
Mar 2020

That’s a list that is representative of the Democrat Party- Michael Moore

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
15. He's paid to go out there and do the status quo surrogate song and dance...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:32 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(305,440 posts)
30. But Andrea Mitchell is a
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:17 PM
Mar 2020

But, her emails, kinda pundit.. so zero chance of that.

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

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
6. Bernie didn't even win as big as he needs for the remaining states in VERMONT!
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:03 PM
Mar 2020

Two things here. They're either insulting the intelligence of his supporters or They're delusional.

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

StevieM

(10,541 posts)
8. I think Biden will win big in all 4 states on March 17.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:03 PM
Mar 2020

And then Sanders will suspend his campaign.

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

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
13. Arizona has been mailing in ballots for weeks.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:23 PM
Mar 2020

So it is possible for Bernie to squeak one out here in Arizona because there may have been a lot of votes already cast for people besides Joe Biden, and because Arizona has a decent sized Latino population.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
16. The population trends older, however.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:34 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,830 posts)
9. I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell him.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PatSeg

(49,725 posts)
11. Okay, that is just pathetic
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:17 PM
Mar 2020

I would feel badly for him and the campaign if they hadn't been such jerks for so long.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
14. Like Karl Rove in 2012 saying to hold on... those Ohio counties hadn't been counted yet!
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:31 PM
Mar 2020

Last edited Thu Mar 12, 2020, 05:01 PM - Edit history (1)

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
43. Yep, Ohio...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 04:56 PM
Mar 2020

Thanks!!!!

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
45. Aloha, ehrnst!
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 04:59 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Turin_C3PO

(15,922 posts)
17. I think Sanders will suspend next week
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:38 PM
Mar 2020

and endorse Biden. Prove me right, Bernie. The fate of the 2020 election depends on it.

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

(305,440 posts)
33. I bet he won't.. I'd like to be
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:20 PM
Mar 2020

Wrong.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
44. Not until the last possible minute....
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 04:56 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Happy Hoosier

(8,405 posts)
18. He's lying to the audience, Sanders, or both. NT
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:44 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ibegurpard

(16,860 posts)
19. That's fine
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 12:47 PM
Mar 2020

I have a feeling Joe is going to end up with the delegates he needs on the first ballot

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

Blue_Tires

(55,853 posts)
20. Weaver is the mook who infamously said in 2016
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:18 PM
Mar 2020

that Sanders not only didn't need the black vote to secure the nomination, but they were happy to concede it to Hillary as long as they got the young vote and women vote...

So cite his "expertise" at your own peril...

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
34. Rinse and repeat.. smh
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:21 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MineralMan

(147,606 posts)
21. And then, a bit later, we heard from Joe Biden.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:20 PM
Mar 2020

He makes Jeff Weaver look like an angry schoolyard bully.

The contrast is striking.

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

comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
24. Joe's corona virus speech was excellent and a wonderful contrast to
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:45 PM
Mar 2020

Trump's shit show.

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
36. Ah.. thanks for that, MM
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:22 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Yavin4

(36,399 posts)
22. Weaver needs to keep those campaign checks coming in.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:21 PM
Mar 2020

Gotta get paid. Bernie's campaign has become a huge side hustle.

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

R B Garr

(17,379 posts)
26. +1000, side hustle is a great description.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:51 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

R B Garr

(17,379 posts)
25. You could see Andrea's shocked face for a split second
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 01:49 PM
Mar 2020

in the camera angle when Weaver said they could make up the 53% in every contest going forward. This is just arrogance at this point. It was always that way with Weaver, but now we know where he gets it.

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

Indykatie

(3,853 posts)
27. Weaver Is All About the Grift Which Ends if Bernie Drops Out of the Race n/t
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 02:31 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
28. I expect nothing less from the 'big decisive win' winner of Iowa now nearly near Biden delegatewise.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 02:53 PM
Mar 2020

Not stopping! Not stopping! Look at me ma, I'm not stopping! Stop. Stop. Stop. Not!

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
38. How about All The VOTERS?! I see that Happening!
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
39. How about the exit polls? One near hinted at almost something that could be spun as semi favorable.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:44 PM
Mar 2020

Yeah he didn't think about the voters stopping him. His bad. Assumed they were all charmed by his sack of promises and ready to pluck.

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

Cha

(305,440 posts)
41. lol ikr.. those
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:46 PM
Mar 2020

pesky Democratic Voters.

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

Hav

(5,969 posts)
35. I think what we see here is a variant of
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 03:21 PM
Mar 2020

Sinclair's “It's difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.“

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

Hekate

(94,698 posts)
42. "No conciliatory gestures"-- Imagine that. All the conciliation is supposed to come from ...
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 04:04 PM
Mar 2020

... Democrats, that is, the rest of us.

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