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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

yortsed snacilbuper

(7,947 posts)
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:04 AM Mar 2020

Biden readies plan to finish off Bernie

Joe Biden has long complained about the crowded debate stage and a restrictive format that doesn’t allow enough time for candidates to speak.

Biden has thrived in the one-on-one format during vice presidential debates. His plan Sunday is to focus on his electability and how he’s in sync with the Democratic electorate after winning 15 states, according to aides.

In the face of aggressive questioning from Sanders, Biden can now point to record turnout in states like Virginia, which overwhelmingly supported him. Then there’s the fact that he won nearly all of the African American support in Mississippi.

What’s more, Biden has won whites by big margins and racked up wins in the cities, suburbs and in rural areas, a fact that advisers hope will give him a sense of confidence against Sanders.

“Success builds on success,” said Ron Klain, Biden’s top adviser in charge of debates.

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Biden readies plan to finish off Bernie (Original Post) yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2020 OP
It can't happen soon enough. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #1
Exact words crossed my mind. nt jrthin Mar 2020 #8
Tuesday will be a body blow to Sanders with Biden winning roughly 395 to 180.... George II Mar 2020 #47
Bernard will counter with awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #2
Youth who don't care enough to stand in line to vote. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #4
You and I both get that awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #6
No doubt Biden will be ready Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #13
Time is money IronLionZion Mar 2020 #9
Thats the thing i dont get -why they show up for BS' rallies yet dont vote onetexan Mar 2020 #76
Do you honestly think DownriverDem Mar 2020 #7
I wasn't just referring to the debate awesomerwb1 Mar 2020 #71
A couple of one-on-one debates should bring more certainty as to who our nominee should be... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #3
The nominee has been chosen and on Tuesday, it will become even more clear...a debate won't change a Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #5
According to forecasts, after Tuesday Biden will need 44% of the remaining delegates, Sanders 62%... George II Mar 2020 #19
Come on DownriverDem Mar 2020 #10
How embarrassing. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #12
SCOREBOARD HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #14
Why do you feel we're uncertain? brooklynite Mar 2020 #22
Better to have a Democrat in the WH than Trump. degage Mar 2020 #27
How ironic that Bernie's M4A policies, had they been implemented years ago, could have saved us... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #41
Anything Could've Saved Us From This Mess Todd79 Mar 2020 #43
Italy BGBD Mar 2020 #48
Wha? Obama already had the infrastructure in place to battle this virus, trump dismantled it.... George II Mar 2020 #46
Whoomp, there it is! nt oasis Mar 2020 #73
We need a Congress that will pass that treestar Mar 2020 #54
Yes, and Biden said he would veto M4A legislation... that's why Joe is last on my list InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #59
You're only listening to the first few words of Biden's long answer, the only words.... George II Mar 2020 #61
We need a candidate Bayard Mar 2020 #60
Such policies did't save Italy...and you actually have to do more than talk...actually pass Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #77
In which states will Sanders get enough delegates to catch up? George II Mar 2020 #45
I predict the Independent Senator from Vermont MyNameGoesHere Mar 2020 #64
There is already certainty as to who Codeine Mar 2020 #67
This is the last debate...and Biden has won...there is no uncertainty except for Sanders supporters Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #79
Bernie: "You'll never be rid of meeeeeeeeeee!!! Mwahahahahahahahaha!!!" n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #11
It's rigged! It's a coronation! ChiTownDenny Mar 2020 #16
He will run at age 83 in 2024 treestar Mar 2020 #53
And 87 in 2028, 91 in 2032, 95 in 2036......n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #56
Seriously, are the avid Bernie supporters ANY NoMoreRepugs Mar 2020 #15
Not much difference. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #17
lol - reading DU, the same question can be asked of Biden supporters. polichick Mar 2020 #18
We must interpret the English language differently. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2020 #20
A mirror might be helpful. polichick Mar 2020 #21
Appreciate the tip. Just please vote Biden in November. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2020 #24
Don't know what you're talking about...Biden was my third progressive choice brooklynite Mar 2020 #23
I'm talking about people here demanding that a candidate drop out... polichick Mar 2020 #28
Bernie is running negative ads showblue22 Mar 2020 #30
lol - it's primary season. polichick Mar 2020 #31
He can not win. showblue22 Mar 2020 #32
If he can't win, trying to damage the winner treestar Mar 2020 #52
Do you think the slate gets wiped clean once the nominee is declared? MH1 Mar 2020 #72
I don't see the link... brooklynite Mar 2020 #33
It's not in deference to Biden. It's in deference to reality. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #36
there were demands for Biden to drop out treestar Mar 2020 #51
The primary is over Sanders is mathematically eliminated...so running ads is despicable. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #78
That's what I see also... k8conant Mar 2020 #35
It's as if they're afraid their guy will blow it. I'd like a single day... polichick Mar 2020 #37
Nope, then high-delegate states would get all the focus. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #39
Primaries have been part of the process since 1912. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #38
Considering a huge chunk of us Codeine Mar 2020 #69
im convinced they wear MAGA hats when they go back home.. samnsara Mar 2020 #26
That's the over the top Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #29
Every coin has two sides, sadly. nt Codeine Mar 2020 #68
This evokes images of Mortal Kombat. Renew Deal Mar 2020 #25
Not crazy about Politico's headline. LuvLoogie Mar 2020 #34
That was my take, also. Violent headline suggesting murder. nt Alex4Martinez Mar 2020 #40
lol, no TwilightZone Mar 2020 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2020 #49
Oh goodness treestar Mar 2020 #55
He's not going to finish off Bernie. That we know. ucrdem Mar 2020 #44
Bernie is not a particularly good debater. He doesn't comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #62
Joe will do fine, but Bernie will carry on no matter what the outcome of the argument. ucrdem Mar 2020 #63
How is it that Bernie gets to ask Biden questions? treestar Mar 2020 #50
The Moderators will ask the questions. Blue_true Mar 2020 #70
Finish him! n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #57
it should always be this way AlexSFCA Mar 2020 #58
I think Biden has this in the bag BluesClues Mar 2020 #65
Why do you find Biden kicking Trump's ass "insufferable"? marble falls Mar 2020 #74
Sure you do... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #80
Joe has to defeat Bernie in the debate tomorrow, if that happens, it Blue_true Mar 2020 #66
I Hope to all the Universe! Enough Already! Cha Mar 2020 #75
 

jrthin

(4,964 posts)
8. Exact words crossed my mind. nt
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:24 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
47. Tuesday will be a body blow to Sanders with Biden winning roughly 395 to 180....
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:19 AM
Mar 2020

Then a few days later Georgia will hammer one more nail in the coffin with a 77-28 win for Biden.



If I were to vote in a presidential
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awesomerwb1

(4,567 posts)
2. Bernard will counter with
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:09 AM
Mar 2020

some made BS about him being the candidate of the youth, the future, etc etc. We’ll see what Biden’s reply to that is.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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redstatebluegirl

(12,482 posts)
4. Youth who don't care enough to stand in line to vote.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:16 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

awesomerwb1

(4,567 posts)
6. You and I both get that
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:20 AM
Mar 2020

However the optics are that those younger people that have voted are for “everything for free” Bernard.
Biden has to have an answer and a plan for that.

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

Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
13. No doubt Biden will be ready
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:34 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IronLionZion

(46,982 posts)
9. Time is money
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:24 AM
Mar 2020

for people paid by the hour

If I were to vote in a presidential
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onetexan

(13,899 posts)
76. Thats the thing i dont get -why they show up for BS' rallies yet dont vote
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 05:47 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DownriverDem

(6,648 posts)
7. Do you honestly think
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:23 AM
Mar 2020

that Joe won't be ready for the youth question? He will be.

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

awesomerwb1

(4,567 posts)
71. I wasn't just referring to the debate
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:44 PM
Mar 2020

in case I didn’t articulate that well, but also in general. I want to see young brilliant talent working on his campaign. Smart people on the team bridging the data and analytics gap with the kgop, and young and smart talent to help us promote green tech etc.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,558 posts)
3. A couple of one-on-one debates should bring more certainty as to who our nominee should be...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:12 AM
Mar 2020

Better to have MORE democracy, out of an abundance of caution, than LESS!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

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

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
5. The nominee has been chosen and on Tuesday, it will become even more clear...a debate won't change a
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:18 AM
Mar 2020

thing ...despite the fervent hopes of those who still think Sanders has a chance. He doesn't...Biden is up by double digits in all Tuesday primary states. Florida alone will be a bloodbath.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
19. According to forecasts, after Tuesday Biden will need 44% of the remaining delegates, Sanders 62%...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:01 AM
Mar 2020

...of the remaining delegates.

Put into perspective, Biden has won 14 states with more than 44%, Sanders only 3 with more than 62% (two of those were Northern Marianas with 4 of 6 delegates and his home state of Vermont)

On top of that, Sanders isn't forecast to win a single primary/caucus going forward. Not one.

Sanders simply has ZERO chance of getting the nomination. ZERO.

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

DownriverDem

(6,648 posts)
10. Come on
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:28 AM
Mar 2020

So many voters do not agree. Are you really going to hang on even though it shows BS can't win? I truly feel sorry for folks who still think BS is the best candidate. It's truly time to help us beat trump.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
12. How embarrassing. n/t
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:33 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
22. Why do you feel we're uncertain?
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:09 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

degage

(103 posts)
27. Better to have a Democrat in the WH than Trump.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:21 AM
Mar 2020

Biden is the right choice at this time. Yes, I love Bernie's/Warren's/AOC's progressive ideas and policies. I would vote for them in a heartbeat. The reality is, at this point, we MUST defeat Trump. We cannot count on the COVID-19 doing him in. It won't. I've been seeing the posts on FB from my GOP/Trump supporter relatives and former friends back in the South. They completely believe COVID-19 is all just an effort to oust Trump. If anything, it has made them support him more, not less.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,558 posts)
41. How ironic that Bernie's M4A policies, had they been implemented years ago, could have saved us...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:40 AM
Mar 2020

from the COVID-19 disaster that is upon us. That's why Democrats need a candidate with vision... it's why we need Bernie, now!! There's still EIGHT MONTHS until the election... what's the damn rush?!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

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

Todd79

(166 posts)
43. Anything Could've Saved Us From This Mess
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:45 AM
Mar 2020

Had Trump not scrapped Obama’s pandemic council, this could’ve been preventable. I’m not saying that M4A wouldn’t have, but it wouldn’t have prevented it. That takes early preparation, which was a strength of the Obama administration when it comes to dealing with pandemics like this.

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

BGBD

(3,282 posts)
48. Italy
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:24 AM
Mar 2020

has universal healthcare and it certainly didn't help them.

Besides, Biden's plan would both ensure universal coverage and might actually get passed.

What could have helped would have been widespread testing in areas where any case had been confirmed and in other places that were statistically most likely to see cased. San Francisco, LA, Seattle, NY, Chicago, and any city with an international airport. Get the tests out where, including using the WHO tests until our own were up and going. Test anyone showing symptoms consistent with Covid 19.

That lets you actually model the problem better. It lets you get in front and do real contact tracing. It lets you know when comunity spread is happening fast and try to stop it before its out of control.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
46. Wha? Obama already had the infrastructure in place to battle this virus, trump dismantled it....
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:55 AM
Mar 2020

Too bad so many Sanders supporters sat out the last election and allowed trump to be elected.

On the other hand, Sanders has been in Washington almost 30 years, why hasn't he been able to convince his colleagues to pass his proposals in all that time? Remember, Representatives and Senators introduce legislation and get it passed, Presidents don't.

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

oasis

(51,705 posts)
73. Whoomp, there it is! nt
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:51 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

treestar

(82,383 posts)
54. We need a Congress that will pass that
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:48 AM
Mar 2020

And Democrat would sign it if it came from Congress.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,558 posts)
59. Yes, and Biden said he would veto M4A legislation... that's why Joe is last on my list
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 12:43 PM
Mar 2020

of the 3 remaining Democratic candidates I'd vote for to be our nominee.


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
61. You're only listening to the first few words of Biden's long answer, the only words....
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 01:31 PM
Mar 2020

....that the Sanders campaign feeds you. Listen to the REST of the answer, where he explains that he will NOT veto a good bill.

Watch the whole thing!

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

Bayard

(24,145 posts)
60. We need a candidate
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 01:02 PM
Mar 2020

Who has actually written bills, and gotten them passed. One that has already dealt with many of the pressing issues we have, both here and abroad. One whose feet are firmly planted on the ground, not in the clouds.

We need normal, not revolution right now. And we need every Democrat--and Independent--to get behind that winning candidate to oust trump.

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

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
77. Such policies did't save Italy...and you actually have to do more than talk...actually pass
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 06:05 PM
Mar 2020

legislation.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
45. In which states will Sanders get enough delegates to catch up?
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:52 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MyNameGoesHere

(7,638 posts)
64. I predict the Independent Senator from Vermont
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:04 PM
Mar 2020

Will be InASaDsTAteSoOn

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
67. There is already certainty as to who
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:38 PM
Mar 2020

our nominee is; the race is decided and the rest is just a perpetual beatdown of a dead-end no-hoper.

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

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
79. This is the last debate...and Biden has won...there is no uncertainty except for Sanders supporters
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 06:11 PM
Mar 2020

who can't accept that it is over.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
11. Bernie: "You'll never be rid of meeeeeeeeeee!!! Mwahahahahahahahaha!!!" n/t
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:32 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ChiTownDenny

(747 posts)
16. It's rigged! It's a coronation!
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:52 AM
Mar 2020

So what if I praised Castro. So what if I honeymooned in Moscow. Hillary gave speeches at Goldman Sachs, fergodsakes!

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
53. He will run at age 83 in 2024
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:47 AM
Mar 2020

You can bet on it!

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
56. And 87 in 2028, 91 in 2032, 95 in 2036......n/t
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:51 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NoMoreRepugs

(10,530 posts)
15. Seriously, are the avid Bernie supporters ANY
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:48 AM
Mar 2020

different from the Deplorables in their fervor to support their “guy?”

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
17. Not much difference. n/t
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:55 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

polichick

(37,625 posts)
18. lol - reading DU, the same question can be asked of Biden supporters.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:00 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

NoMoreRepugs

(10,530 posts)
20. We must interpret the English language differently.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:02 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

polichick

(37,625 posts)
21. A mirror might be helpful.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:06 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

NoMoreRepugs

(10,530 posts)
24. Appreciate the tip. Just please vote Biden in November.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:11 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
23. Don't know what you're talking about...Biden was my third progressive choice
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:10 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

polichick

(37,625 posts)
28. I'm talking about people here demanding that a candidate drop out...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:23 AM
Mar 2020

in deference to their guy.

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

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
30. Bernie is running negative ads
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:27 AM
Mar 2020

Yet can not win. It's not OK.

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

polichick

(37,625 posts)
31. lol - it's primary season.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:29 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
32. He can not win.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:30 AM
Mar 2020

He has no path. What is his purpose?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

treestar

(82,383 posts)
52. If he can't win, trying to damage the winner
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:46 AM
Mar 2020

is not OK.

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

MH1

(18,158 posts)
72. Do you think the slate gets wiped clean once the nominee is declared?
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:44 PM
Mar 2020

Do you think that all those ads that were designed to plant negativity in voters' minds, suddenly "didn't happen" and every voter is like they never saw those ads?

If Bernie can't win, yet continues to run ads that tear down the presumptive Democratic nominee, how is he not helping Trump?

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

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
33. I don't see the link...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:30 AM
Mar 2020

People (myself included) think that Bernie should drop out because 1) it's clear that he won't win the nomination and 2) it's better for our nominee (Biden) to begin focusing his campaign on Trump. Biden has never had the "fan" base that Sanders does.

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

TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)
36. It's not in deference to Biden. It's in deference to reality.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:32 AM
Mar 2020

The race is over.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
51. there were demands for Biden to drop out
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:46 AM
Mar 2020

after Nevada.

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

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
78. The primary is over Sanders is mathematically eliminated...so running ads is despicable.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 06:07 PM
Mar 2020

He needs to say two words...I concede.

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

k8conant

(3,034 posts)
35. That's what I see also...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:31 AM
Mar 2020

the Biden Bros are at it.

I'm sad that so many want to jump the gun. I wish there were only a single day primary nationwide since we quit letting the National Convention be the nominating convention many years ago.

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

polichick

(37,625 posts)
37. It's as if they're afraid their guy will blow it. I'd like a single day...
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:34 AM
Mar 2020

primary too - but that might be too democratic for the powers that be, who are always busy pulling strings.

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

TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)
39. Nope, then high-delegate states would get all the focus.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:39 AM
Mar 2020

Candidates would campaign in high-delegate states and ignore the rest. CA, NY, FL, TX and a few others would be kingmakers.

How exactly is that better than the current system?

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

TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)
38. Primaries have been part of the process since 1912.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:38 AM
Mar 2020

You're pining for 1908?

That being said, the convention is still the nominating convention to this day. The nominee isn't official until confirmed by a delegate vote at the convention.

If there was a single-day primary, candidates would focus only on high-delegate states and ignore the rest.

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

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
69. Considering a huge chunk of us
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:41 PM
Mar 2020

are with Biden as a second or even third choice, one doubts there is any hint of the cultish nature of the Sandernistas among Biden voters.

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

samnsara

(18,282 posts)
26. im convinced they wear MAGA hats when they go back home..
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:20 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Turin_C3PO

(15,922 posts)
29. That's the over the top
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:25 AM
Mar 2020

Sure, some Bernie supporters will vote Trump and stay home. They’re assholes. But 9 out of 10 will vote for Biden, I have no doubt.

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

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
68. Every coin has two sides, sadly. nt
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:40 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Renew Deal

(82,931 posts)
25. This evokes images of Mortal Kombat.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:18 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LuvLoogie

(7,545 posts)
34. Not crazy about Politico's headline.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:31 AM
Mar 2020

How about: "Biden readies plan to clinch the nomination and finish off the trump administration."



If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Alex4Martinez

(2,880 posts)
40. That was my take, also. Violent headline suggesting murder. nt
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:39 AM
Mar 2020
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TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)
42. lol, no
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:41 AM
Mar 2020

It's a figure of speech and a very common one.

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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
44. He's not going to finish off Bernie. That we know.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:50 AM
Mar 2020

On the other hand Bernie won't damage Biden much either, much as his partisans are hoping he will. One more debate will change little, like all those debates Hillary had with Bernie and then with Trump. She won every one on points and style but voters had made up their minds. And we already know what the media narrative will be: Bernie is back! Bernie is the comeback kid! Until of course the returns come in on Tuesday and he gets beaten again in all 4 states.

You heard it here first!

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comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
62. Bernie is not a particularly good debater. He doesn't
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 01:56 PM
Mar 2020

think well on his feet. That's why he always reverts to his stump speech for any question. Although I'm sure he memorized his smears of Joe.

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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
63. Joe will do fine, but Bernie will carry on no matter what the outcome of the argument.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:03 PM
Mar 2020

That's what I mean by not finishing him. This and any future debate is simply free advertising for Bernie at Joe's expense. There's no other reason to hold more debates.

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treestar

(82,383 posts)
50. How is it that Bernie gets to ask Biden questions?
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:44 AM
Mar 2020

I though they came from moderators. And then does Biden get to ask Bernie questions?

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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
70. The Moderators will ask the questions.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:43 PM
Mar 2020

My guess is that as he answers them, Sanders will attempt to ask Biden questions, in an attempt by Sanders to buttress his position.

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AlexSFCA

(6,270 posts)
58. it should always be this way
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:57 AM
Mar 2020

we don’t need audience clapping or booing, it’s not wrestling.

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BluesClues

(14 posts)
65. I think Biden has this in the bag
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:15 PM
Mar 2020

It's going to be interesting how Biden performs. A biden trump debate is going to be insufferable

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marble falls

(62,106 posts)
74. Why do you find Biden kicking Trump's ass "insufferable"?
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 05:03 PM
Mar 2020
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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
66. Joe has to defeat Bernie in the debate tomorrow, if that happens, it
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 02:34 PM
Mar 2020

is over for Bernie. Joe has had a brilliant week, if he tops that off by handling Sanders in a one on one debate, there is no longer any rational reason for Sanders to stay in the race, and if he does, voters will punish him in the remaining primaries.

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
75. I Hope to all the Universe! Enough Already!
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 05:34 PM
Mar 2020
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