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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:24 AM Sep 2019

Explain in 10 words or less why Buttigieg is the best candidate.

There are only two rules for this thread:

Rule No. 1: You are not allowed to talk about any other democratic candidate in this thread.

Rule No. 2: Make your case why THIS candidate should win the primary. In 10 words or less.

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

(25,380 posts)
1. Because he's a Democrat.
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:25 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Funtatlaguy

(10,862 posts)
2. That's easy
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:27 AM
Sep 2019

Brilliant
Languages spoken
Calm demeanor
Good analyzer
Military experience

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

Chipper Chat

(9,673 posts)
3. He would cause Franklin Graham
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:36 AM
Sep 2019

To have the vapors.

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

Brainstormy

(2,380 posts)
5. coffee on the keyboard!
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:38 AM
Sep 2019

thanks for that!

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

Brainstormy

(2,380 posts)
4. the smartest kid on the block. n/t
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:38 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Meadowoak

(5,536 posts)
6. Because he can get the youth vote, and LGBTQ!
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 08:48 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

thesquanderer

(11,972 posts)
7. Brilliant calm youthful midwest veteran, appeal to people of faith.
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 09:22 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BootinUp

(47,085 posts)
8. He's the only one that can
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 10:10 AM
Sep 2019

reduce the country’s division.

(P.S. 10 words ain’t much is it?)

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

Doodley

(9,048 posts)
9. The opposite of Trump--intelligent, calm, thoughtful, courageous, unbigoted, compassionate.
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 10:40 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

elocs

(22,550 posts)
10. Can't do it, plus, you don't get to make rules for threads here.
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 10:43 AM
Sep 2019

This is the Democratic Primaries Forum and any of us are allowed to talk about any of the candidates in any thread.

Plus, I don't think he is the best candidate.

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

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
11. I think the idea was just for a change of pace, a little fun.
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 10:57 AM
Sep 2019

It's nice to play a game once in a while.

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

LAS14

(13,769 posts)
17. What an odd small minded reaction! nt
Sun Sep 15, 2019, 08:27 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
12. Intelligence, empathy, a veteran, commitment, honesty
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 11:16 AM
Sep 2019

Compassion, strength, impeccable character, a listener

(I'm not counting the articles)

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
13. Military experience, intelligence, kind demeanor
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 12:43 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SWBTATTReg

(22,077 posts)
14. A new face, that is really needed on the scene...
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 01:23 PM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IcyPeas

(21,842 posts)
15. he has the guts to go on TMZ and talks about diversity in X-Men movies
Sat Sep 14, 2019, 01:28 PM
Sep 2019

the video is 9 minutes and they discuss a variety of things, some of which you probably won't hear on other interviews.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287278313

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

Capt. America

(2,477 posts)
16. Because he's like Obama: deliberate, calm, smart and wise enough to take advice from others.
Sun Sep 15, 2019, 12:54 AM
Sep 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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