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Cuomo needs to be Biden's VP pick! (Original Post) ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 OP
He already has committed to choosing a woman, and many are quite well qualified. PatrickforO Mar 2020 #1
The guy I fell in love with yesterday BidenBacker Mar 2020 #27
He was awesome! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #51
He has a job. gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #2
Yes and he appears to be very good at it PatSeg Mar 2020 #4
Yes, and either he remains in NY to continue the good work, or be appointed as a Cabinet member onetexan Mar 2020 #12
Folks Need to Settle Down. Cuomo Hasn't Ever Mounted a Serious Campaign for POTUS For a Reason. Indykatie Mar 2020 #34
..this was the battle cry before the repugs nominated trump* samnsara Mar 2020 #77
"only 62" former9thward Mar 2020 #37
Sigh. 62 is not "well past" SS age. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #58
Sigh. The poster I replied to said Cuomo could run after 8 years of being VP. former9thward Mar 2020 #68
Cuomo eight years from now. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #73
Calling me names does not bother me. former9thward Mar 2020 #74
That not a name it's a condition. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #75
You are deeply naive if you think someone in their 70s can handle being president of the US. former9thward Mar 2020 #78
Why are you posting here then? LakeArenal Mar 2020 #79
I really admire Governor Cuomo Frances Mar 2020 #3
Unfortunately, states that support Trump are going to be hit by the virus too Bucky Mar 2020 #69
No. Another white guy from the Northeast? I don't think so. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #5
100% agree. OnDoutside Mar 2020 #9
+ 1 Borchkins Mar 2020 #16
He would be a great pick for a Cabinet-level position! lastlib Mar 2020 #21
Maybe FEMA or DHS. He seems to be good at managing disaster coordination. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #22
I can't imagine Cuomo leaving his post right now Bucky Mar 2020 #70
Another WHITE guy from the... ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #39
Oh, please. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #43
It's diversity and represents what our party looks like. Ever heard of it? It's time to... brush Mar 2020 #81
Another WHITE guy, huh? Nice. ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #46
Yup. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #48
Agree with this npk Mar 2020 #55
Well said npk Mar 2020 #56
Nope. Kamala Harris. We need women and African American voters energized in Nov. TeamPooka Mar 2020 #6
+1 DesertRat Mar 2020 #7
No thanks left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #8
So many MORE qualified? Do you have some names in mind? FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #11
Yes left-of-center2012 Mar 2020 #14
And they are...? FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #15
so many you can't seem to list any here. Okay. even when asked. TeamPooka Mar 2020 #17
Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #40
Absolutely! The AA voters saved our sorry asses!! We need an AA or a POC on the ticket Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #10
AA voters are not demanding that! They're focused on beating the f-ing dictator!! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #49
+1 MontanaMama Mar 2020 #26
Keep her in the Senate. elleng Mar 2020 #30
Harris would be better for AG Polybius Mar 2020 #61
We don't need undecideds. We need to fully mobilize our coalition, unlike 2016, and TeamPooka Mar 2020 #63
God no. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2020 #13
Why deplete NY of such a good asset? relayerbob Mar 2020 #18
If tapping Cuomo is what it takes to beat Trump then so be it. n/t totodeinhere Mar 2020 #24
There are a number of excellent alternatives relayerbob Mar 2020 #31
Exactly! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #41
It may well help defeat Trump - and it's help from the Federal gov't that NY needs now!!! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #47
No n/t kcr Mar 2020 #19
Maybe Harris/Cuomo in four years? ancianita Mar 2020 #20
I think that is a great idea. Under such extraordinary circumstances with so many people around totodeinhere Mar 2020 #23
Ah, no. GoneOffShore Mar 2020 #25
Uh, why not? ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #50
All the reasons listed by other posters. GoneOffShore Mar 2020 #66
I almost posted that the other day, but I knew it would be savaged. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #28
Not going to happen. BigDemVoter Mar 2020 #29
Terrible choice Dopers_Greed Mar 2020 #32
Two white men, huh? ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #42
I'm just saying that the optics would be bad Dopers_Greed Mar 2020 #53
Give It A Rest, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #60
How about Gretchen Whitmer instead? jmowreader Mar 2020 #33
She would help in flipping Michigan Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #36
He can say he changed his mind. What difference does it make - the world has changed overnight. ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #45
The world changed overnight, true Hav Mar 2020 #52
Really bad choice Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #35
Really dumb answer! Biden doesn't need help with AA vote (in case you hadn't noticed!) and Cuomo ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #44
Neither did Clinton Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #57
Val Demings nt Tribetime Mar 2020 #38
Yes, Val Demings - no negative video clips of her, just positive ones of her defending Biden. Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #59
DHHS - if he wants it. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #54
Oh ferkirssakes. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #62
Good answer Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #67
Than you, thank you... 2naSalit Mar 2020 #71
Cuomo has a job and does not have time to run as VP krawhitham Mar 2020 #64
NO! 👎 nt Raine Mar 2020 #65
Yet another "Hero du Jour?" MineralMan Mar 2020 #72
sure if he changes to a WOC samnsara Mar 2020 #76
Yes BrightKnight Mar 2020 #80
I would personally choose Cuomo over Biden randr Mar 2020 #82
Or ... maryallen Mar 2020 #83
 

PatrickforO

(15,110 posts)
1. He already has committed to choosing a woman, and many are quite well qualified.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 02:58 PM
Mar 2020

As to Cuomo, I wish Trump would just turn over the whole management of this thing to Cuomo. We'd be in good hands, for sure.

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

BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
27. The guy I fell in love with yesterday
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:04 PM
Mar 2020

was on Maddow's show last night. Dude named General Semonite...heads up the Army Corps of Engineers. Real straight-shooter can-do type...get my boys in there and we'll make it better as best and as fast as we can. Not this constant Trump clueless clusterfuck we got going.

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/army-corps-of-engineers-gives-options-to-states-facing-covid-crush-81265733635

Semonite reminds me a lot of General Honore. You guys remember when Katrina hit New Orleans and Dubya was running around saying "you're doin' a heckava job, Brownie!" when that asshole had no idea WTF he was doing while tons of people were floundering and dying? And this Honore guy comes in and starts getting shit done on Day 1.

http://generalhonore.com/

Yeah, Semonite is like that. We spend damn near a trillion dollars every year on our military...let's put them to work in this crisis instead of sticking them in the desert along the border throwing rocks at cacti while waiting for the hordes of rapist Mexicans to invade the US.

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

PatSeg

(49,725 posts)
4. Yes and he appears to be very good at it
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:01 PM
Mar 2020

Joe is committed to picking a qualified woman. I seriously doubt he will change his mind.

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

onetexan

(13,899 posts)
12. Yes, and either he remains in NY to continue the good work, or be appointed as a Cabinet member
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:32 PM
Mar 2020

Cuomo is only 62, and can run once the next 8 years (Biden's admin of course) is over.

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

Indykatie

(3,853 posts)
34. Folks Need to Settle Down. Cuomo Hasn't Ever Mounted a Serious Campaign for POTUS For a Reason.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:27 PM
Mar 2020

Just because he's a good crisis manager doesn't mean he's be a good president or even candidate. Think of Guiliani as an example. I think Cuomo would fail utterly in a Dem primary.

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

samnsara

(18,282 posts)
77. ..this was the battle cry before the repugs nominated trump*
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:31 PM
Mar 2020

....just cuz someone actually does their job they arent necessarily a good prez..

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

former9thward

(33,424 posts)
37. "only 62"
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:40 PM
Mar 2020

You may think Americans are in love with voting for people who are well past social security age for president. They are not. They have no choice this time but it will not become a pattern.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)
58. Sigh. 62 is not "well past" SS age.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 09:03 PM
Mar 2020

If that is the level knowledge of you young
voters, we are in trouble.

Try googling before you spout.

Edit to add: Dumb idea anyway.

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

former9thward

(33,424 posts)
68. Sigh. The poster I replied to said Cuomo could run after 8 years of being VP.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 08:45 AM
Mar 2020

That would make him 70, well past SS age.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)
73. Cuomo eight years from now.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 11:55 AM
Mar 2020

Crazy premise to begin with.

If you won’t vote for someone 70 you are an ageist.

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

former9thward

(33,424 posts)
74. Calling me names does not bother me.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:26 PM
Mar 2020

Try it on someone else. As I said we have no choice this time. That will not always be the case.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)
75. That not a name it's a condition.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:28 PM
Mar 2020

Basing a vote on age is ageist. Whether you say so or not.

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

former9thward

(33,424 posts)
78. You are deeply naive if you think someone in their 70s can handle being president of the US.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:39 PM
Mar 2020

Please name a successful president in their 70s. In the last hundred years the Democratic party has only been successful in electing presidents when they have been under 55. (I am not considering Johnson and Truman who came to office through death) That is a fact whether you like it or not.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)
79. Why are you posting here then?
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:54 PM
Mar 2020

Everyone in this election is over 70.
So what’s your point at all.

We left this too old too white too male crap at the door months ago.
Joe is going to be president. He’s going to be a good and successful one

Your ageism is a moot point.

I may be naive but at least I am aware that the next president is going to be older than you want. Either you deal with it or you don’t. But that’s the reality and not just my reality.

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

Frances

(8,579 posts)
3. I really admire Governor Cuomo
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:00 PM
Mar 2020

By the way, has anyone polled New York, Washington state, and California on Trump’s response to coronavirus?
It’s easy to say Trump is doing well if your state hasn’t been hit
On the other hand, an honest poll in these states would mean Trump would do even less to help

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

Bucky

(55,334 posts)
69. Unfortunately, states that support Trump are going to be hit by the virus too
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 08:53 AM
Mar 2020

We're fighting to save them too.

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,903 posts)
5. No. Another white guy from the Northeast? I don't think so.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:03 PM
Mar 2020

Biden has already committed to choosing a woman, and Cuomo is needed where he is now. Don't take him away from New York. It's so ridiculous - every time some politician (or celebrity, e.g., Oprah) is observed to be doing something with unusual competence or they made an inspiring speech or some damn thing, people go "OMG, he/she should run for president (or running mate)!" No, FFS. We have an abundance of great candidates already.

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

lastlib

(24,920 posts)
21. He would be a great pick for a Cabinet-level position!
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:46 PM
Mar 2020

He has certainly shown good leadership and crisis-management skills, so he'd be a good fit for a high position. But electorally, he doesn't bring much to a D-ticket that would attract the voters we need in November. (I'm thinking swing voters in WI, MI, PA, OH, FL; women, Latinos, and African-Americans.) But I'm glad he's in our party, and we will need him for the foreseeable future!

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,903 posts)
22. Maybe FEMA or DHS. He seems to be good at managing disaster coordination.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:49 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Bucky

(55,334 posts)
70. I can't imagine Cuomo leaving his post right now
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 08:55 AM
Mar 2020

That's not the person he is. We're going to be fighting this virus all through next year.

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
39. Another WHITE guy from the...
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 07:59 PM
Mar 2020

Jeez! It could be Franklin Roosevelt or Abraham Lincoln - and you'd be dismissing them because of their race and gender!

DO YOU REALLY NOT SEE THAT IS WRONG and that it is DISCRIMINATION?!

Is the point to oust Trump - or is to prove we can get the first female Vice-President?!

Lose this election and the country is lost!!!!!

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

brush

(57,601 posts)
81. It's diversity and represents what our party looks like. Ever heard of it? It's time to...
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:59 PM
Mar 2020

be about it instead of just giving it lip service. Joe would not be were he is without the support of black voters. There are several qualified candidates.

Cuomo is doing a fabulous job were he is.

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,903 posts)
48. Yup.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:10 PM
Mar 2020

It's about time women and PoC had a shot at the ticket, and there are plenty who are qualified.

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

npk

(3,701 posts)
55. Agree with this
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:30 PM
Mar 2020

Biden is on the right track. He has already said he is looking at making a woman and likely a woman of color his VP. As others have said there are many well qualified candidates that fit that mold and many are just as qualified if not more so than Cuomo.

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

npk

(3,701 posts)
56. Well said
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:32 PM
Mar 2020

Trump has set the bar so low, that another politician or well known voice tying two coherent sentences together becomes "presidential". Not so.

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

TeamPooka

(25,277 posts)
6. Nope. Kamala Harris. We need women and African American voters energized in Nov.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:03 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
8. No thanks
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:16 PM
Mar 2020

So many more women of color better qualified.

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

FailureToCommunicate

(14,325 posts)
11. So many MORE qualified? Do you have some names in mind?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TeamPooka

(25,277 posts)
17. so many you can't seem to list any here. Okay. even when asked.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:55 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #8)

 

Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
10. Absolutely! The AA voters saved our sorry asses!! We need an AA or a POC on the ticket
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:28 PM
Mar 2020

Not to mention how qualified the choices that have been floated are!

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
49. AA voters are not demanding that! They're focused on beating the f-ing dictator!!
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:12 PM
Mar 2020

Hence the lousy poll numbers Harris and Booker (both of whom I like) had with AA voters compared with Biden!

We need to DEFEAT TRUMP!!!

THAT must be the focus!!

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

MontanaMama

(24,029 posts)
26. +1
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:03 PM
Mar 2020

Badass VP pick she would be too.

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

elleng

(136,111 posts)
30. Keep her in the Senate.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:21 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Polybius

(17,868 posts)
61. Harris would be better for AG
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 10:28 PM
Mar 2020

She's not gonna attract any undecideds to the ticket. I like her views and her voting record, but likability is an issue.

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

TeamPooka

(25,277 posts)
63. We don't need undecideds. We need to fully mobilize our coalition, unlike 2016, and
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 11:58 PM
Mar 2020

get every Democrat out to vote.
didn't happen last time

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

relayerbob

(7,020 posts)
18. Why deplete NY of such a good asset?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:03 PM
Mar 2020

The VP role has little authority to do anything. We're all much better off with him where he is

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

totodeinhere

(13,313 posts)
24. If tapping Cuomo is what it takes to beat Trump then so be it. n/t
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:57 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

relayerbob

(7,020 posts)
31. There are a number of excellent alternatives
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
47. It may well help defeat Trump - and it's help from the Federal gov't that NY needs now!!!
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:09 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

ancianita

(38,588 posts)
20. Maybe Harris/Cuomo in four years?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:46 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

totodeinhere

(13,313 posts)
23. I think that is a great idea. Under such extraordinary circumstances with so many people around
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:54 PM
Mar 2020

the country sick and dying, I think that Joe could be forgiven if he goes back on his promise to choose a woman. (Of course, there are many well qualified women as well.)

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
50. Uh, why not?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

Governors of New York have long been considered viable Presidential candidates.

Cuomo is the man of the hour.

Haven't you noticed?

Do you really want to WIN back the White House from the crazed orange dictator?!

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

GoneOffShore

(17,603 posts)
66. All the reasons listed by other posters.
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 02:11 AM
Mar 2020

And he's a shit.

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

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
28. I almost posted that the other day, but I knew it would be savaged.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BigDemVoter

(4,544 posts)
29. Not going to happen.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:20 PM
Mar 2020

Biden has already promised to choose a woman. He cannot renege on that.

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

Dopers_Greed

(2,647 posts)
32. Terrible choice
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:04 PM
Mar 2020

Cuomo is being a real leader during COVID.

But remember that he was HATED by progressives before this.

And having two white men on the ticket is not a good look.

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
42. Two white men, huh?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:03 PM
Mar 2020

Like Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

That would be inferior to Liz Cheney and Sara Palin - by your way of thinking.

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

Dopers_Greed

(2,647 posts)
53. I'm just saying that the optics would be bad
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

And Democrats would be raked over the coals by the media and progressives for it

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

The Magistrate

(96,043 posts)
60. Give It A Rest, Sir
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 10:23 PM
Mar 2020

Honestly, it about makes me weep, waking up each morning to the disregard and disrespect a mature white man faces in this country. It's just awful. Why, I think I'd give a million bucks to be a black woman. They get all the breaks!

Please just realize what you sound like. It is ridiculous. The man gave his word he would choose a woman. That doesn't mean anyone who thinks he should keep his word thinks Sarah Palin is better than Mr. Roosevelt or Mr. Lincoln, and suggesting anyone thinks it does only makes you look like an idiot at best and at worst like some 'men's rights' type whose mask is slipping. Your position contains the unspoken premise that there's sure to be some white man out there who is better for the job than any woman, and Mr. Biden better find him before he saddles the ticket with somebody who lacks a penis, just for some silly thing like being a man who delivers on a pledge.





"From Bernie’s perspective, dropping out of a race once you have no chance of winning is peculiar behavior that can only be explained by the work of a hidden hand. For most politicians, though, it is actually standard operating procedure. Only Sanders seems to think the normal thing to do once voters have made clear they don’t want to nominate you is to continue campaigning anyway."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

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

jmowreader

(51,469 posts)
33. How about Gretchen Whitmer instead?
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:13 PM
Mar 2020

Vice President Biden has already said he's going to nominate a woman as a running mate. Whitmer is a good, hard-working governor who will rip Donald Trump into itsy-bitsy pieces on a daily basis, and she's a licensed attorney who can help us detrumpify the nation.

She's also young enough to serve eight years in the Oval Office after President Biden term-limits out.

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

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
36. She would help in flipping Michigan
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:39 PM
Mar 2020

and maybe a few other states.

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
45. He can say he changed his mind. What difference does it make - the world has changed overnight.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:07 PM
Mar 2020

I like Whitmer, but she isn't as ready as Cuomo, and isn't going to excite as many voters -

AND THE POINT IS TO DEFEAT TRUMP, FOR GOD SAKES!!!

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

Hav

(5,969 posts)
52. The world changed overnight, true
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

and that means Biden has to abandon his promise to choose a female VP? Because of a crisis?
Surely, you have to realize how bad the insinuations from such a reasoning are.

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

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
35. Really bad choice
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:38 PM
Mar 2020

Cuomo comes from a solid blue state. He won’t energize African Americans or Female voters or help attract progressives.

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
44. Really dumb answer! Biden doesn't need help with AA vote (in case you hadn't noticed!) and Cuomo
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:05 PM
Mar 2020

Has been getting rave reviews from women - especially suburban women.

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

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
57. Neither did Clinton
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:48 PM
Mar 2020

but they still didn’t come out for her in the same numbers that they did for Obama. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

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

Skya Rhen

(2,724 posts)
59. Yes, Val Demings - no negative video clips of her, just positive ones of her defending Biden.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 09:50 PM
Mar 2020

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

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)
54. DHHS - if he wants it.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

I suspect he likes being where he is, right now. He can certainly write his ticket if his continues in his leadership role on the CV-19 continues - like I think it will.

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

2naSalit

(92,753 posts)
62. Oh ferkirssakes.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 10:38 PM
Mar 2020

Every time someone steps up and shows leadership on a given day does not mean they should become president or VP.

Give it a break, please.

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

2naSalit

(92,753 posts)
71. Than you, thank you...
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 10:27 AM
Mar 2020

I'll be here all week, folks.

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

krawhitham

(4,889 posts)
64. Cuomo has a job and does not have time to run as VP
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 01:57 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MineralMan

(147,606 posts)
72. Yet another "Hero du Jour?"
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 11:40 AM
Mar 2020

In 2016, some were calling for Oprah to run for President.

Let's not lose sight of the battle, OK?

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

samnsara

(18,282 posts)
76. sure if he changes to a WOC
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 12:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

randr

(12,480 posts)
82. I would personally choose Cuomo over Biden
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 01:47 PM
Mar 2020

Any day, no contest.

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

maryallen

(2,172 posts)
83. Or ...
Sat Mar 28, 2020, 01:59 PM
Mar 2020

When nobody gets the right number on the first ballot, nominate Cuomo on the second ballot.

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