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The entire Florida Democratic delegation has endorsed Joe Biden (Original Post) Gothmog Mar 2020 OP
I don't think Bernie did himself much good in Florida by praising Castro. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #1
This... I saw one headline where the gop and dem voters were actually united on this one issue Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #2
Isn't Castro's Cuba a perfect example of Bernie's comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #4
It's like, what was he thinking? Or not thinking? It's Florida for God's sake... brush Mar 2020 #5
And doubling down from what I gathered. Cha Mar 2020 #12
Joe is going to crush Bernie in FL and that will be the end of the revolution. OrlandoDem2 Mar 2020 #3
MACN - Make America Cuba Now! MineralMan Mar 2020 #6
She hit the nail right on the head. William769 Mar 2020 #7
This will hurt sanders in Florida Gothmog Mar 2020 #8
RETWEETED! TY, Goth! Cha Mar 2020 #13
Excellent! Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #9
No kidding...Floridians don't want to repeat the Andrew Gillum catastrophe Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #10
Yep. Biden's going to have an amazing Tuesday all across the board. herding cats Mar 2020 #11
I was so hoping it would go Cha Mar 2020 #14
Same here! herding cats Mar 2020 #15
The Stars were aligned and the Universe Cha Mar 2020 #16
Which was exactly what we needed tonight. herding cats Mar 2020 #17
Yes! Confirmation for a female VP.. Cha Mar 2020 #18
Kamala or Klobuchar? herding cats Mar 2020 #19
I like Kamala but Cha Mar 2020 #20
She's my pick and my bet as well. herding cats Mar 2020 #21
Nice Ride! Cha Mar 2020 #22
You're welcome! herding cats Mar 2020 #23
 

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,903 posts)
1. I don't think Bernie did himself much good in Florida by praising Castro.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:18 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
2. This... I saw one headline where the gop and dem voters were actually united on this one issue
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:22 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
4. Isn't Castro's Cuba a perfect example of Bernie's
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:55 AM
Mar 2020

democratic socialist paradise?

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brush

(57,601 posts)
5. It's like, what was he thinking? Or not thinking? It's Florida for God's sake...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 12:06 PM
Mar 2020

lots of Cuba Americans with long memories.

Shows poor judgment in that case and in the even broader sense that the party and country would elect a socialist. Not smart.

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
12. And doubling down from what I gathered.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:48 AM
Mar 2020
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OrlandoDem2

(2,270 posts)
3. Joe is going to crush Bernie in FL and that will be the end of the revolution.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:24 AM
Mar 2020
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primary today, I would vote for:
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MineralMan

(147,606 posts)
6. MACN - Make America Cuba Now!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 12:09 PM
Mar 2020

Ain't happening.

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William769

(55,830 posts)
7. She hit the nail right on the head.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 01:05 PM
Mar 2020
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Gothmog

(154,590 posts)
8. This will hurt sanders in Florida
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:46 PM
Mar 2020
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primary today, I would vote for:
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Cha

(305,440 posts)
13. RETWEETED! TY, Goth!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:50 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
10. No kidding...Floridians don't want to repeat the Andrew Gillum catastrophe
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:28 AM
Mar 2020

Gwen Graham would be my governor right now without that incomparably stupid primary choice. Here is a great article prior to that primary regarding the choice faced by Democrats, whether they wanted the "no swagger" moderate Graham or the flashy liberal Gillum. I get ill every time I remember that race and how we butchered the simple handicapping. There are only a handful of political races I will never be able to get over. This is one of them. I recommend reading the entire long article, especially for anyone who doubts the moderate vs. liberal choice in swing states, or how valuable Klobiuchar would be as vice president. Graham always reminds me of a Florida version of Klobuchar:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/05/03/gwen-graham-democrat-florida-governor-campaign-2018-anti-trump-218119

"But first she would have to win a primary, and it’s not clear whether Democratic primary voters want Graham-style civility and moderation in the Trump era. They might prefer more fire and fury. They might look for liberal crusaders who can use Trump-style theater and Trump-style tactics to fight Trump’s policies, rather than empathetic consensus-builders who pledge to reach across the aisle to get things done."

<snip>

"In a heavily rural district that Mitt Romney had carried by 6 points, at a time when President Barack Obama’s popularity was at its lowest ebb, Graham ran as a moderate committed to a low-volume, common-sense style she called “the North Florida Way.” She took centrist positions, coming out against Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran and for the Keystone pipeline, that are now providing fodder for her Democratic gubernatorial rivals. She also ran as her father’s daughter, hosting cookouts with him on a Grilling With the Grahams tour through the district; her parents moved to Tallahassee for the last two months of the race. And she ran as if she were on a mission to hug every voter in 14 counties, working so hard that her political adviser, Steve Schale, asked Bob to tell her to get some rest. She called Schale late that night to yell at him never to use her dad as a back channel again.

"Despite the national Republican wave, Graham grinded out a 51-49 victory. She was one of only two Democrats to defeat a House incumbent that year, even though Governor Scott carried her district in his reelection campaign."

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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
11. Yep. Biden's going to have an amazing Tuesday all across the board.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:43 AM
Mar 2020

Tonight assured that fact.

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
14. I was so hoping it would go
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:52 AM
Mar 2020

like this, Cats!! :

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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
15. Same here!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:00 AM
Mar 2020

I believed in Joe to carry the night and he didn't let me down!

He was presidential and comforting to my soul ravaged by these past 3 years under Trump. It was a much needed balm for many of us.

Joes got this.

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
16. The Stars were aligned and the Universe
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:08 AM
Mar 2020

was in sync for Joe Biden and Democracy Tonight!

With All that's going on the world.. we Have That!

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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
17. Which was exactly what we needed tonight.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:12 AM
Mar 2020

Empathetic, kind, gentleman Joe leading us out of this abyss we've been in.

Oh, and a female VP as a side bonus!!

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
18. Yes! Confirmation for a female VP..
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:18 AM
Mar 2020

It only make sense and I figured he would do it.. now we just have to get through the primaries and we'll learn who he wants to have on the ticket with him.

I've read him say that he wants someone who's in sync with him.. he knows what it's like to be a valuable VP.. 'cause he's been there done that.



P. S. hope trump guys liked the debate.

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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
19. Kamala or Klobuchar?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:22 AM
Mar 2020

Warren is out because we cannot lose her seat. Maybe Stacey Abrams?

I'd be enthusiastic about any one of those amazing women!

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
20. I like Kamala but
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:25 AM
Mar 2020

but who knows.. ? It will be an exciting exercise in speculation!

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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
21. She's my pick and my bet as well.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:27 AM
Mar 2020
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287669589#post45

👆👆 Check it out... I promise you'll smile.
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herding cats

(19,612 posts)
23. You're welcome!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:36 AM
Mar 2020

I thought you'd like it, too.

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