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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: The idea that Democrats should make it their priority to get us back to "normal" is worse than naive [View all]Thekaspervote
(32,850 posts)134. Good points.. thx for posting
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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The idea that Democrats should make it their priority to get us back to "normal" is worse than naive [View all]
BeyondGeography
Sep 2019
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First, most Americans support Healthcare coverage for all. They absolutely do not support the
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#58
Not true, a talking point by insurance comps and republicans "people loving their paid insurances"
Perseus
Sep 2019
#84
I never said this "you need to get out more to gain a wider perspective" I said meet people or read
Perseus
Sep 2019
#103
In the Navy I had "universal healthcare." As a DoS employee I have private insurance.
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#106
What the VA offers can be very limited. Most veterans that live in non-urban areas have to travel
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#130
I shopped for, enrolled in, and pay for my Blue Cross Blue Shield like any other consumer. I'd have
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#116
"Extended benefits," paid for by private insurance, apparently include at least some prescription
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#131
Some are satisfied. Although I would pay higher taxes so all could be covered, I want to keep
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#107
And you propose to cut military spending how? Not a winning proposal for Dems who for decades
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#128
Really? Then perhaps you could explain the GOP'S having more states than us, more Senators...and
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#89
No, the voters who agree with us live in cities...dense population...but the Senate is not based on
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#96
District boundaries vary, but there's still only one electorate that votes for all offices.
BlueWI
Sep 2019
#117
I don't see any Biden supporters here bashing Warren in the true sense IMHO
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#133
I didn't mean it as an insult. Just distinguishing between moderates and progressives.
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#67
Well negative connotation in rightwing circles notwithstanding, far left is a mundane colloquial
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#95
I don't think those polls hold. Not even for Biden. There aren't going to be any 16 pt wins
LincolnRossiter
Sep 2019
#132
We need someone with the character & leadership of Biden to restore OUR sanity.
Gothmog
Sep 2019
#114
Without question...why Bernie & his progressive vision is what We The People are demanding
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2019
#19
Unfortunately, using the 2020 election to shift the party on the political spectrum
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#109
Why Bernie is the best choice, as the steady swing in the polls is startin to show.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2019
#23
What you are wanting, eradication of the racist culture is what we all want. Probably isn't going to
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#46
Actually "electability" is determined by something called "elections." I remember soothsaying...
NNadir
Sep 2019
#44
It is the constant lies and inflated emotional appeal that seems to never stop.
gordianot
Sep 2019
#8
Of course Biden gets my vote should he win the general, but fortunately, he wont as the steady swing
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2019
#30
+ but the R Party has also the cunning of Sauron, the avarice of Smaug, and an army of orcs!
Ponietz
Sep 2019
#72
The worst thing Biden has done IMO is revive the fantasy of the reasonable Republican
BeyondGeography
Sep 2019
#111
Especially as he has already signaled to them that he wants their approval
BeyondGeography
Sep 2019
#78
Bravo! Trump is reversing 90 years of progress and 8 years of Obama, but
bucolic_frolic
Sep 2019
#36
No, you don't like Joe Biden...first of all. And secondly, many folks disagree with you...and it
Demsrule86
Sep 2019
#88
This is nonsense from Pitts and a misrepresentation of Biden, who wants to move this
highplainsdem
Sep 2019
#98
I can credit this analysis. In this sense, "normal," as compared to "freak" would be great. n/t.
NNadir
Sep 2019
#100
Your answer represents what those of us who subscribe to a "return to normal," as one part of
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#110
Joe Biden will restore and build upon the normalcy and stability that Trump has destroyed
Gothmog
Sep 2019
#112
IMO, Washington has been broken since about 1994. Obviously, it's much worse now but '94 is when
Midwestern Democrat
Sep 2019
#120