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NCProgressive

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84. Illeism notwithstanding there is a flaw in the logic

Fri Mar 6, 2020, 08:50 PM

Mar 2020

Biden doesn't need to win Michigan at all. He has a lot of pro-Biden states stacked up which are delegate rich and Sanders has no chance of winning any of those - like Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Florida and Georgia.

Sanders HAS to win Michigan and by a huge margin to make a small dent in Biden's insurmountable lead.

So, Biden can keep going if he loses Michigan but Sanders should drop out if he loses Michigan - there is no hope for him after that.

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

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Should the loser of the March 10th Michigan Primary drop out? Bluewater calls you out! [View all] bluewater Mar 2020 OP

No - JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #1

Fair enough. bluewater Mar 2020 #48

Not that anyone gives 2naSalit Mar 2020 #64

No problem, thanks for participating. bluewater Mar 2020 #65

I just think it's a decision the candidates should make on their own. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #66

Thanks again for participating. bluewater Mar 2020 #68

i give a shit about Montana JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #70

Exactly. It's why I get on my soapbox 2naSalit Mar 2020 #71

I'm a very red spot of New Jersey - well purple now JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #75

Indeed. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #77

Immense insight, coupled with abundant humility. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #2

Very possibly. bluewater Mar 2020 #4

In Illinois, we vote March 17. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #8

I think our candidate will proably be dropping out before then. Sadly. bluewater Mar 2020 #23

Why on earth would 1 of 50 states make up your mind? AGeddy Mar 2020 #3

So I am putting you down as a "No". bluewater Mar 2020 #5

I'm calling for Bernie to drop out *NOW*. Michigan has no bearing one way or the other. AGeddy Mar 2020 #7

Deflection noted. bluewater Mar 2020 #14

Your post makes no sense. AGeddy Mar 2020 #19

But you won't say whether Joe should drop out if he loses Michigan. bluewater Mar 2020 #20

No, why would I call for the delegate leader to drop out? AGeddy Mar 2020 #22

Thanks for answering, you are a definite "no" then. bluewater Mar 2020 #25

There are 6 states that night. Michigan is one of them. AGeddy Mar 2020 #28

As stated previously, people have stated REPEATEDLY how important those Midwest states are in the GE bluewater Mar 2020 #42

Midwestern stateS (plural). Michigan is only one of them. AGeddy Mar 2020 #43

yep. got it. You are already put down as a "No" vote. bluewater Mar 2020 #46

No. I am a "Yes if Bernie, no if Joe" vote. AGeddy Mar 2020 #47

Got it. Good for the Goose BUT not the Gander. There's a special catagory for those votes. bluewater Mar 2020 #49

The "Goose-Gander" analogy only works if both are in an equal position going in AGeddy Mar 2020 #50

Ad Hominem attack noted. bluewater Mar 2020 #51

When you make bad faith arguments, it isn't an ad hominem attack to point it out AGeddy Mar 2020 #52

. bluewater Mar 2020 #53

. HeartlandProgressive Mar 2020 #54

+++ typical flamebaiting that is common among some still_one Mar 2020 #57

No flamebaiting at all. I took the pledge and I meant it. bluewater Mar 2020 #63

No relayerbob Mar 2020 #6

Honestly, I am surprised at the responses from Biden supporters so far, they have all said "No". bluewater Mar 2020 #10

If Sanders loses he should drop out as he has no path forward. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #74

I don't think anyone is dropping out now.. Moderateguy Mar 2020 #9

Its about posters here on DU, not the candidates. bluewater Mar 2020 #11

I did not want any of them to drop out... Moderateguy Mar 2020 #13

Fair enough. You are a definite "no" then. bluewater Mar 2020 #21

I'm not so sure. Firebrand Gary Mar 2020 #12

So I am putting you down as a "no" for now then. bluewater Mar 2020 #16

"Now, I realize that I am a rare individual with immense insight and intestinal fortitude..." padah513 Mar 2020 #15

So are you willing to take the Pledge I just did? Ad Hominem attacks are just delefections. bluewater Mar 2020 #18

Biden doesn't need to win Michigan NYMinute Mar 2020 #17

You know, we're about down to just two primary candidates, now. MineralMan Mar 2020 #24

A candidate than can't win the industrial Mid-West should drop out. bluewater Mar 2020 #27

If Bernie loses, yes... SidDithers Mar 2020 #26

BZZZT. Sorry but you can't play this both ways. bluewater Mar 2020 #31

Your pretense is totally adorable. LanternWaste Mar 2020 #32

Ad hominem attacks... the white flag of surrender in a discussion. bluewater Mar 2020 #36

Alright. Play your game... SidDithers Mar 2020 #37

Hey, it's in fun and yet serious. bluewater Mar 2020 #45

If the two candidates were tied, your question might make a LITTLE bit of sense... AGeddy Mar 2020 #38

Patting oneself on the back from a correct guess or two is some righteous beef, man. LanternWaste Mar 2020 #29

So all you have is ad hominem attacks? lol Take the pledge! bluewater Mar 2020 #33

I think Pennsylvania is a bellweather. In any case no one should drop on the basis one state. apcalc Mar 2020 #30

Fair enough. bluewater Mar 2020 #34

So here's the remaining primaries schedule - 28 states left, 6 on March 10th: onetexan Mar 2020 #35

No problem. You are a straight forward "No" vote. bluewater Mar 2020 #39

If the Warriors are ahead 3-games-to-1 in the NBA finals.. should they quit if they lose game 5? AGeddy Mar 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Mar 2020 #41

Individual votes are not the issue. Who wins and loses the Michigan Primary was. bluewater Mar 2020 #44

Membership in the party has it's priveleges tirebiter Mar 2020 #55

So, that's a "No" vote? bluewater Mar 2020 #56

I was just explaining the real world rules tirebiter Mar 2020 #59

Okie Dokie. bluewater Mar 2020 #61

. ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #58

No thanks democrattotheend Mar 2020 #60

Fair enough. bluewater Mar 2020 #62

Absolutely not. potone Mar 2020 #67

Thanks for participating. bluewater Mar 2020 #69

No. That would be silly. MineralMan Mar 2020 #72

No, it is a must win for Sanders (MI) but not for Biden...although he is ahead and I think he wins. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #73

Winning 10 states on Tuesday, way ahead in Florida..... ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2020 #76

I refuse. LostOne4Ever Mar 2020 #78

No Sunsky Mar 2020 #79

No. And I'm a Sanders supporter now that Warren is out. However, if he loses MI by a lot, KPN Mar 2020 #80

I can't wait to see how the goalposts will be moved if Biden wins MI HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #81

Anarchists don't watch football BidenBacker Mar 2020 #86

Help me out, Do you know the name of the Clinton's cat? bluewater Mar 2020 #87

the next person to drop out should do so only if there is no path forward for them iwannaknow Mar 2020 #82

I want the race to continue until there is an undeniable signal. Blue_true Mar 2020 #83

Illeism notwithstanding there is a flaw in the logic NCProgressive Mar 2020 #84

I say nyet for the loser dropping out BidenBacker Mar 2020 #85

No. However after the Arizona debate and March 17 primaries, I will be a Yes. pampango Mar 2020 #88

Well? HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #89

Lol squirecam Mar 2020 #90

... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #91