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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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Let's say Joe Biden's campaign chair calls you to ask you how you'd get the campaign back on track. (Original Post) Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2020 OP
More television appearances PatSeg Feb 2020 #1
Yes... and give it back to Trump (not at Trump level, but still enough to show he'll fight back) hlthe2b Feb 2020 #3
He was on The View today PatSeg Feb 2020 #17
stop giving Republicans a pass ibegurpard Feb 2020 #2
And never again call someone a lying dog faced pony soldier. redwitch Feb 2020 #26
If you're going to jokingly insult someone ibegurpard Feb 2020 #34
More on script message less winging it at events FloridaBlues Feb 2020 #4
Get thee to SC ASAP. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #5
+++ still_one Feb 2020 #30
Less Dog Face Pony Soldier stuff and other texasfiddler Feb 2020 #6
Point out how racist the Stop and Frisk policy was under Bloomberg. bluewater Feb 2020 #7
I'll ask you as a Warren supporter Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2020 #11
No, every candidate should stay in and campaign hard thru Super Tuesday. bluewater Feb 2020 #14
Good point PatSeg Feb 2020 #19
Joe, I think you are looking better all the time.. this is why Peacetrain Feb 2020 #8
+1,00000 wisteria Feb 2020 #10
Let those two slug it out bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #13
Good point PatSeg Feb 2020 #22
Biden's campaign is back on track, many positive changes wisteria Feb 2020 #9
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2020 #18
I think so PatSeg Feb 2020 #24
That's part of the problem - those last-century selling points! Backseat Driver Feb 2020 #32
Take it to Trump for America bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #12
CNcel everything he has planned... brooklynite Feb 2020 #15
We as supporters need to donate as often as we can... LakeArenal Feb 2020 #16
Don't attack other Democrats DavidDvorkin Feb 2020 #20
Not sure. W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #21
Drop out of the race and endorse Bernie Sanders. Uncle Joe Feb 2020 #23
Ha, ha, ha! PatSeg Feb 2020 #25
stop the gaffes...talk about achievements...preferably without taking credit Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #27
Commit to serving less than one full term. Promise to resign rzemanfl Feb 2020 #28
Sounds like a plan to me for all candidates with first names and last names beginning with B. Backseat Driver Feb 2020 #33
Be less defensive with people . That Dog Face Pony was a Yang Ganger now Yang dropped out lunasun Feb 2020 #29
quit using colloquialisms handmade34 Feb 2020 #31
 

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
1. More television appearances
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:42 PM
Feb 2020

which it appears that is what he is doing!

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

hlthe2b

(102,282 posts)
3. Yes... and give it back to Trump (not at Trump level, but still enough to show he'll fight back)
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:44 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
17. He was on The View today
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:19 PM
Feb 2020

but I missed it. People said he was excellent

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

(16,685 posts)
2. stop giving Republicans a pass
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:44 PM
Feb 2020

stop getting into fights with people at events. Acknowledge your past flaws and explain how you've changed.
The one thing I do think he's been OK at is challenging Trump... but Trump and Republicans are inseparable now. He doesn't seem to get that.

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

redwitch

(14,944 posts)
26. And never again call someone a lying dog faced pony soldier.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:31 PM
Feb 2020

I found that very weird. And disturbing.

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ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
34. If you're going to jokingly insult someone
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 09:42 PM
Feb 2020

Which i generally don't recommend with someone you don"t know... particularly if you're trying to get their vote...make sure you have a common frame of reference.

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Undecided
 

FloridaBlues

(4,008 posts)
4. More on script message less winging it at events
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:46 PM
Feb 2020

More tv from staff or chair of campaign

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texasfiddler

(1,990 posts)
6. Less Dog Face Pony Soldier stuff and other
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:52 PM
Feb 2020

Malarkey. Stay on point and sell yourself.

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bluewater

(5,376 posts)
7. Point out how racist the Stop and Frisk policy was under Bloomberg.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:52 PM
Feb 2020

Seriously.

Joe needs to HAMMER Bloomberg on that at the next debate or he is toast.

Good luck to Joe at that debate. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over Bloomberg.

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

Algernon Moncrieff

(5,790 posts)
11. I'll ask you as a Warren supporter
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:01 PM
Feb 2020

Should she reach out to Joe; ask him to suspend his campaign; and join her on the trail as her Veep?

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Undecided
 

bluewater

(5,376 posts)
14. No, every candidate should stay in and campaign hard thru Super Tuesday.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:05 PM
Feb 2020

But, please don't ignore my point.

Biden needs to really challenge Bloomberg on Stop and Frisk.

Joe is bleeding black support to Bloomberg, and Bloomberg does not deserve that support compared to Biden.

I really think that If Joe doe not call Bloomberg out on that, it will be over for Joe.

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

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
19. Good point
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:22 PM
Feb 2020

Biden and other Democrats need to keep harping on Stop and Frisk. I still have not heard a satisfactory explanation from Bloomberg.

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

(22,877 posts)
8. Joe, I think you are looking better all the time.. this is why
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:58 PM
Feb 2020

They did a number on you from the beginning,,but you have been hanging in there.. staying strong

Bloomberg is down in the mud with Trump... Let those two slug it out

Nice nice come back today for Mayor Pete.. He stood up for you and you stood up for him.. very proud of both of you

People are up to their ears with yelling and screaming.. remind them what a better way was..

Stay strong, on point, be yourself,

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

bucolic_frolic

(43,173 posts)
13. Let those two slug it out
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:04 PM
Feb 2020

Yes, yes, and yes, Bloomberg knows what he is doing, there is no downside to him or anyone who wants to defeat Trump. He beats up on Trump, and if the rest of the Democrats falter, Bloomberg is the nominee. If not, he's been beating up on Trump, something few have proven very good at. NO downside to this strategy. Zero.

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

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
22. Good point
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:25 PM
Feb 2020

Bloomberg helps to keep Trump distracted and he is really good at it. Let him keep pushing those buttons, but he won't get a free pass on Stop and Frisk.

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

wisteria

(19,581 posts)
9. Biden's campaign is back on track, many positive changes
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 06:59 PM
Feb 2020

And, the future looks so bright, I gotta where shades.

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

Response to wisteria (Reply #9)

 

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
24. I think so
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:26 PM
Feb 2020

He is finally doing more television interviews. People need to see and hear him more.

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

(4,392 posts)
32. That's part of the problem - those last-century selling points!
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 09:11 PM
Feb 2020

It's a new world but not the brighter one as foretold so long ago - In fact, an admissions officer used it on us as their recruiting theme for incurring advanced debt, and then Joe helped the bankers not the students caught by stagnant wages, illness, injury; yet it stands in Federal law; now, you can just as easily catch and identify a lot of pathological "shade" (darkness) deservedly earned by old-fashioned turns of an advertising phrase.

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

bucolic_frolic

(43,173 posts)
12. Take it to Trump for America
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:01 PM
Feb 2020

I'd be outraged at dissolving the rule of law, I'd mention dictatorship often, I'd be outraged at using Ukraine to manufacture dirt on me and my family, go full Democrat and talk about civil rights, and I'd make a lot of noise because we're in a fight and we're going to have to offend the opposition a lot if we're going to win.

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

brooklynite

(94,581 posts)
15. CNcel everything he has planned...
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:14 PM
Feb 2020

Organize a minimum of three meetings a day with voters. No stump speeches (DEFINITELY not with a teleprompter, like I saw on Saturday). Just engage one on one with the people in the room; that’s where he’s at his best.

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

(28,819 posts)
16. We as supporters need to donate as often as we can...
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:17 PM
Feb 2020

I truly believe Bidens base is solid.

He was never expected to win either of those two. He should have done better but roll up our big girl pants and get on with it.
Secure your base and give ‘em hell.

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

DavidDvorkin

(19,479 posts)
20. Don't attack other Democrats
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:23 PM
Feb 2020

Attack Trump, his policies, his record, his stupidity, his incompetence, his evil intentions. Over and over and over.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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W_HAMILTON

(7,867 posts)
21. Not sure.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:24 PM
Feb 2020

I would say do more campaign events, but a lot of his supporters aren't really the types to go to those events. Hmm. I would say really invest in a good ground game to get his supporters and would-be supporters to turn out and vote for him, but it may be a little bit too late for that. His best bet right now is to probably get all his surrogates and supporters to really flood Nevada and South Carolina and do as many events as they can for him (even if he can't be at them all) to drum up support and try to regain his frontrunner position by Super Tuesday.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Uncle Joe

(58,364 posts)
23. Drop out of the race and endorse Bernie Sanders.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:26 PM
Feb 2020

Thanks for the thread Algernon Moncrieff.

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

PatSeg

(47,468 posts)
25. Ha, ha, ha!
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:28 PM
Feb 2020

Please don't hold your breath!

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primary today, I would vote for:
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Fresh_Start

(11,330 posts)
27. stop the gaffes...talk about achievements...preferably without taking credit
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:33 PM
Feb 2020

for Obama achievements .

there were 42 bills he sponsored an enacted...looks like some good things in the record when I read through the list.

Talk about vision of America...where we don't split families due to hate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

rzemanfl

(29,565 posts)
28. Commit to serving less than one full term. Promise to resign
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:33 PM
Feb 2020

in time for your VP to pick a VP and run as incumbents. Then bite your tongue.

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Backseat Driver

(4,392 posts)
33. Sounds like a plan to me for all candidates with first names and last names beginning with B.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 09:17 PM
Feb 2020

I won't have to hold my nose so tightly. Just make good VP choices!

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

(21,646 posts)
29. Be less defensive with people . That Dog Face Pony was a Yang Ganger now Yang dropped out
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 07:51 PM
Feb 2020

The steyer guy wanted to approach you and said he would vote for you in the GE you grabbed him
Neither one was the Bernie bro ambush you imagined plus your possible supporters see this reaction and the vote for someone else is not a good slogan

Act like you have all the right stuff be more confident take the criticsism as a I see that point too or something less rough around the edges
Warren imo has the best approach with these kinds of situations
Even sanders gruff talk to the hand and not getting into it with someone is better than attacking back
Save that tough guy stuff for your future times with trump!

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

handmade34

(22,756 posts)
31. quit using colloquialisms
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 08:15 PM
Feb 2020

that are outdated ("beat him like a drum", etc.)

get a good techie that will spice up ads... more music

don't send out ho hum flyers/letters... if mail goes out, make it pop!!

blast trump... get mad! righteous anger

put Jill out there more... she is dynamic!!!

put our freedom on the line... that is what this election is about

HEALTH CARE
GUN SAFETY
ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
EDUCATION
RESTORE CIVILITY
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
RESTORE OUR STANDING IN THE WORLD

he will have to pay me to keep going









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