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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Biden informs Sanders he is starting VP vetting [View all]Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)74. So I guess the answer is no
You dont have any evidence that Harris would attract progressives to the ticket in the general after they didnt support her in the primaries so now youre changing your tune and claiming progressive voters are not needed. Ok.
But if Skill and effectiveness as a campaigner will be a leading criterion in choosing a running mate for Mr. Biden., doesnt it seem like a bad idea to pick someone who ran such a bad campaign during the primaries she dropped out before a single vote was cast?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I'm glad to see that Joe is less provocative than some of his supporters
Sucha NastyWoman
Apr 2020
#32
The Mere Call, Sir, Would Be Sufficient, In Dealing With A Competent Politician
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#44
oh those progressives, like they are some sort of special tribe totally removed from dems politics
msongs
Apr 2020
#31
Suggesting, Sir, 'Progressives' Will Not Vote For Her Is Not Pointing Out A Fact Either
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#41
In All Modesty, Sir, I Like To Think I Am Pretty Good At The English Language
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#60
As I Said, Sir, If The Incoherence Was A Genuine Error That Is One Thing
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#66
You are being vague. I identify as a progressive. I was very disappointed when she dropped out.
ismnotwasm
Apr 2020
#87
And You Are Back To Providing Insufficient Entertainment To Engage My Attention, Fella
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#138
I think historically that is a good move to announce a VP choice before the primary ends
yaesu
Apr 2020
#21
Biden didn't have to do that. That was classy of him.Too bad some of the classiness hasn't rubbed on
Vivienne235729
Apr 2020
#121