The Democratic Candidates

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  • OnWis97
    OnWis97 St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,610
    brianlux said:
    So what do you all think of Bernie being the front-runner?  Too early to matter?  Can he continue to grow his support?  Can he beat Trump?


    It’s probably a bit early.

     I could see him peaking too early because of his age and because he lost last time.

     
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,489
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    I don't think Bernie would win swing states.  Biden is probably the best hope.  I think Harris, Warren, and Bernie could win the democrat nomination but would all be crushed by Trump
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I don't know if I could vote for Bernie.  Of course I want Trump to lose, but I don't think Bernie can win.  If he's the candidate I don't think there's any way Trump loses.  

    I don't dislike Biden, but I don't see young people rallying behind him.  
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Enkidu said:
    I don't know if I could vote for Bernie.  Of course I want Trump to lose, but I don't think Bernie can win.  If he's the candidate I don't think there's any way Trump loses.  

    I don't dislike Biden, but I don't see young people rallying behind him.  
    So, if Sanders does end up the candidate, do you just not vote? 
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    I'll hold my nose and vote for Bernie.  But it would be voting for a losing cause.  I think.  
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,884
    If you saw,  McConnell said this week that the election should be about socialism.  That's no accident.  Democrats should tread lightly on everything but healthcare.  They need to go full out on it,  but not Medicare for all or single payer.  People generally like their health care but hate the price.  Attack that.  It's a winner. 

    Second thing you'll notice is that Pelosi said she would make a deal on immigration.  While it's debatable that it's a real issue,  it's undeniably a political issue.  It would behoove Democrats to take that off the table.  Let trump get a moderate,  but humane victory . 
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
    No I like a 3rd party candidate more. 

    Before putting words in my mouth that I never said, try reading.
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,489
    What's with the weird hate for Bernie. 

    ARE YOU NOT FEELING THE BERN PPLZ?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,489
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
    No I like a 3rd party candidate more. 

    Before putting words in my mouth that I never said, try reading.
    A 3rd candidate in the US is a vote for Trump. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
    No I like a 3rd party candidate more. 

    Before putting words in my mouth that I never said, try reading.
    I read, but my question is the obvious conclusion to the decision to vote third party in the next election. 
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,884
    What's with the weird hate for Bernie. 

    ARE YOU NOT FEELING THE BERN PPLZ?
    Many of Bernie's policies are worrisome to moderates like me.  While Trump and Bernie use different words and have a completely different tact (Trump roots much in racism), Bernie and Trump have much in common on economic policy.  Their views on trade are strikingly similar.  
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
    No I like a 3rd party candidate more. 

    Before putting words in my mouth that I never said, try reading.
    A 3rd candidate in the US is a vote for Trump. 
    No, by definition it is a vote for a 3rd party candidate.


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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,840
    If Bernie is the nominee I’ll be voting 3rd party.
    I would think you're smarter than that.
    He’s one of a few I do not believe I can vote for. 

    So, essentially you like Trump more?
    No I like a 3rd party candidate more. 

    Before putting words in my mouth that I never said, try reading.
    I read, but my question is the obvious conclusion to the decision to vote third party in the next election. 
    No, if I like trump more I’d vote for trump. That is the obvious conclusion. 

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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,534
    What's with the weird hate for Bernie. 

    ARE YOU NOT FEELING THE BERN PPLZ?
    Im not feeling a candidate who only is a dem when it suits him. its lazy. you are what you are. run as that. put the fucking work in to get on all the ballots.
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  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095
    Bernie ain’t playing. I know he’s in Michigan, hitting a few different spots today. Drawing decent crowds as well.
    I like Bernie. I feel he’s a good person and seems to be on the right side of issues for me. I voted for him in primary against Hillary and he ultimately went on to win Michigan.
    Whats Biden waiting for? Bernie’s out there campaigning hard and I like that he’s fighting hard for votes not taking things for granted.

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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,534
    heard on siriusxm potus channel this morning, the front runner early hasnt won nomination.

    so you go bernie.
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