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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:22 PM Mar 2020

Joe for the win tonight.

He is what America needs right now.

Yes. I wanted Warren and would be saying the same about her, however America is still not ready for a woman.

Joe did one hell of a job tonight, So cool. So calm. So reassuring when we all need reassurance. He answered every question about the Coronavirus directly. He did not veer off to a stump speech. He looked us in the eye and told us where we are and what he would do.

He talked to me. Facts, not dreams.

Thank you Joe.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Joe for the win tonight. (Original Post) sheshe2 Mar 2020 OP
K&R! Biden was brilliant tonight. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #1
Yes, he was. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #4
Oh yes, me too PatSeg Mar 2020 #14
That he did. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #16
In the midst of all the bad news lately, PatSeg Mar 2020 #18
Hey, Pat. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #22
Wouldn't she be a great PatSeg Mar 2020 #24
Now THAT is something I can believe it. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #27
Doesn't the position of Senate Majority Leader go by seniority? summer_in_TX Mar 2020 #35
They are elected. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #38
I really don't know PatSeg Mar 2020 #40
Whatever she does PatSeg Mar 2020 #37
She persisted. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #39
I feel whatever my individual fate, our country will be in good hands under a president Joe. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #32
I agree, emma. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #33
Glad! emmaverybo Mar 2020 #44
I wanted Harris. But Joe will be a great president mcar Mar 2020 #2
I wonder who she will be. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #6
President Biden! UncleNoel Mar 2020 #7
Love yr. display! emmaverybo Mar 2020 #45
Great summation! Thx Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #3
You are so very welcome, Tkv. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #8
K&R Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #5
Thank you. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #11
Oh yes PatSeg Mar 2020 #15
Respectful. Never tried to humiliate Bernie. And he could have. Joe is humble. I love that. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #46
I noticed. Duppers Mar 2020 #61
There is so much anxiety and so much fear, madaboutharry Mar 2020 #9
This. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #17
IMHO it should just be Joe for the WIN! William769 Mar 2020 #10
Everything old is new again. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #47
Well Biden promised a woman VP, so, IF WE WIN in November, it could mean... FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #12
KnR NCProgressive Mar 2020 #13
Great work Joe! oasis Mar 2020 #19
Stacey for VP demtenjeep Mar 2020 #20
K&R Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #21
All the MSNBC pundits, even the Covid-19 doctors, thought Biden did better than Bernie. SunSeeker Mar 2020 #23
He is past his sell by date. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #25
+1. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #52
he is the best of what is left, for sure Skittles Mar 2020 #26
True, Skittles. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #36
He got a bit tongue-tied a couple of times customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #28
agree sheshe, Biden did awesome job. He told us what his plan is, what he will do. Sanders just iluvtennis Mar 2020 #29
Thank YOU sheshe2. I believe Warren plays a large role moving forward. She has already. God emmaverybo Mar 2020 #30
I think America is ready for a woman. Lots of junk worked against Clinton including Hoyt Mar 2020 #31
He was very presidential. calimary Mar 2020 #34
Good Job Joe.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2020 #41
Yes! sheshe2 Mar 2020 #42
"America not ready for a women". ??? Did Hillary Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #43
... sheshe2 Mar 2020 #48
Yes. Warren lost Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #49
Women always lose. nt sheshe2 Mar 2020 #56
We already elected a woman president! OMGWTF Mar 2020 #50
+1. Such bs Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #51
And still villified to this day. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #54
I loved that but I also loved how Bernie said mahina Mar 2020 #53
+1. Although the elephant in the room to me was how little Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #57
He did indeed. nt Duppers Mar 2020 #62
Joe completely dismantled Bernie. R B Garr Mar 2020 #55
I'm so proud of Joe Biden.. I've wanted him Cha Mar 2020 #58
Oh yes! ucrdem Mar 2020 #59
I keep telling my Bernie backing friends and family LuvLoogie Mar 2020 #60
He was great! herding cats Mar 2020 #63
I don't think so, I thought Bernie did great, he was focused he was clear... SayitAintSo Mar 2020 #64
 

highplainsdem

(52,209 posts)
1. K&R! Biden was brilliant tonight.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
4. Yes, he was.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:27 PM
Mar 2020

I loved the calm hand in the pocket, the other on the podium.

He killed it tonight.

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
14. Oh yes, me too
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:50 PM
Mar 2020

He'd put his hand in his pocket and turn to face Bernie when he was talking. He looked so calm and presidential!

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
16. That he did.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:53 PM
Mar 2020

Cheers. I loved it.

I wanted Warren. However stand 100% behind Joe.

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
18. In the midst of all the bad news lately,
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:03 PM
Mar 2020

I am feeling quite hopeful. Just imagine what a great cabinet Joe will assemble and hopefully Warren will have a prominent position in it. Of course, I would hate to lose her in the senate though! She is a national treasure.

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
22. Hey, Pat.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:18 PM
Mar 2020

I really want my Senator in the Senate. She has true grit and the fact that the GOP hate and fears her makes her more powerful there.

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
24. Wouldn't she be a great
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:26 PM
Mar 2020

Senate majority leader???

You must be my neighbor. I have two women senators and a woman representative in congress!

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
27. Now THAT is something I can believe it.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:35 PM
Mar 2020

Senate majority leader.



Hugs, neighbor.

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

summer_in_TX

(3,205 posts)
35. Doesn't the position of Senate Majority Leader go by seniority?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:47 PM
Mar 2020

Is it possible for Elizabeth Warren to be elected to that position? She'd be awesome!

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
38. They are elected.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:57 PM
Mar 2020

Not seniority.

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
40. I really don't know
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:00 PM
Mar 2020

though I'm sure if we take back the senate, it will be Chuck Schumer. I'm just looking forward to seeing Warren in a higher profile position next year!

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
37. Whatever she does
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:57 PM
Mar 2020

she will definitely be a force!

If not majority leader, definitely chair of an important committee!

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

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)
32. I feel whatever my individual fate, our country will be in good hands under a president Joe.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:42 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mcar

(43,454 posts)
2. I wanted Harris. But Joe will be a great president
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:23 PM
Mar 2020

And, he promised to nominate a woman for VP!

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
6. I wonder who she will be.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:28 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

UncleNoel

(864 posts)
7. President Biden!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020
clap: :


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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
8. You are so very welcome, Tkv.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Docreed2003

(17,761 posts)
5. K&R
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:27 PM
Mar 2020

Biden looked and sounded presidential tonight. We was put together in a sharp, well cut suit, fresh haircut, he looked like he could go all night standing at that podium. That doesn't even touch his message! Biden made salient points that spoke to the issues we're facing right now, was respectful to Bernie but countered him effectively. Biden showed himself to be ready to take on Trump. Huge win

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
11. Thank you.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:36 PM
Mar 2020

The one on one showed the sharp contrast of the two.

One answered the questions directly for the most pressing issue of all Americans at this moment. The Coronavirus that may kill up to a million. One refused and did a stump speech.

I am sorry. This is just not the place for that right now. People are frightened, rightfully so.

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

PatSeg

(49,696 posts)
15. Oh yes
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:52 PM
Mar 2020

That was his best debate performance so far. He looked like a president on that stage. Can't wait to see him debate Donald Trump.

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

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)
46. Respectful. Never tried to humiliate Bernie. And he could have. Joe is humble. I love that.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:21 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Duppers

(28,245 posts)
61. I noticed.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:46 AM
Mar 2020

He's a GOOD man.

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

madaboutharry

(41,320 posts)
9. There is so much anxiety and so much fear,
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020

but his reasoned voice seemed like a salve to all the worry and made it clear that he sees keeping people safe and healthy is part of the job description.

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
17. This.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:00 PM
Mar 2020
madaboutharry
9. There is so much anxiety and so much fear,

but his reasoned voice seemed like a salve to all the worry and made it clear that he sees keeping people safe and healthy is part of the job description.


This exactly. I am scared. I know many others are all as well.

He makes me feel safe.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,815 posts)
10. IMHO it should just be Joe for the WIN!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
47. Everything old is new again.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:30 PM
Mar 2020


Saw him so many times live.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

FailureToCommunicate

(14,314 posts)
12. Well Biden promised a woman VP, so, IF WE WIN in November, it could mean...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:37 PM
Mar 2020

a woman President in four years, and long before then, a cabinet, administration, and Congress, AND JUDGES, that look a lot more like America!

Go Joe Biden and Ms_________ !!!

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

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
20. Stacey for VP
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:13 PM
Mar 2020

Harris for SC and Amy for Sec of anything

Pete for Secretary of State

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

SunSeeker

(53,619 posts)
23. All the MSNBC pundits, even the Covid-19 doctors, thought Biden did better than Bernie.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:21 PM
Mar 2020

It's time for Bernie to suspend his campaign.

Trump's campaign is RIGHT NOW running an aggressive campaign in the battle ground states. The sooner we can pivot to that, the better.

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
25. He is past his sell by date.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:30 PM
Mar 2020

For the good of America in a crisis, it time for him to step aside.

I am sorry, I don't want dreams of what may be. I want answers for what is happening here and now. Most Americans are frightened. I am. I have a 94 year old mother under my care to protect.

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

Skittles

(158,739 posts)
26. he is the best of what is left, for sure
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:32 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
36. True, Skittles.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:50 PM
Mar 2020

We can't always get what we want. I will stick with the best we got.

Fact is he is a fine man and will do his best to help us out of the madness.

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

customerserviceguy

(25,185 posts)
28. He got a bit tongue-tied a couple of times
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:35 PM
Mar 2020

but so did Bernie Sanders. I do think Joe accomplished his objective of looking competitive in a two-person debate. And the commitment to a female VP is what will get tomorrow's headlines.

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

iluvtennis

(20,817 posts)
29. agree sheshe, Biden did awesome job. He told us what his plan is, what he will do. Sanders just
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:36 PM
Mar 2020

did his stump speech rhetoric.

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

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)
30. Thank YOU sheshe2. I believe Warren plays a large role moving forward. She has already. God
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:38 PM
Mar 2020

willing and right in the heavens, Warren leads the progressive movement in our unified states.

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

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
31. I think America is ready for a woman. Lots of junk worked against Clinton including
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:40 PM
Mar 2020

people thinking she had it made and not voting.

Truthfully, I was sick on election date and had I not already voted by mail for the best qualified candidate in my lifetime, I might have laid out thinking she had it and/or my red state was going to vote for trump anyway.

I think Biden’s VP will have a big advantage in 2024.

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

calimary

(84,216 posts)
34. He was very presidential.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:45 PM
Mar 2020

One could easily picture him in the White House, at the podium with the presidential seal. Cool, calm, and collected, and willing to deal with the facts of a crisis and not empty, misleading happy-talk.

I bet one prevailing feeling among viewers was - man, THAT’S the President we should have right now. THAT’S the Resident we need right now.

As for Bernie, the stature thing was just not there. He didn’t look, act, or sound presidential. I have a hard time picturing him standing there giving a State of the Union speech. I have a hard time picturing him at the presidential lectern now r sitting behind the Resolute Desk. Can’t help it. All he did was scold, as usual. Enough!

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

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
41. Good Job Joe....
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:06 PM
Mar 2020

Now bring the Female VP & You to the White House and end our Nighmare!

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
43. "America not ready for a women". ??? Did Hillary
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:18 PM
Mar 2020

win the nomination in 2016? Did she get the most votes? YES did a half African American win in 2008 and again in 2012? YES

Time to reflect on what a candidate, be them male, female or in between, black, white or in between, gay straight or in between demonstrated to the US populace.

If you lost, obviously there is a reason ...policies, experience, demeanor, charisma level? Until we focus on those things, we will never progress.
.
Time to talk about other factors beyond race, gender or orientation for a loss.



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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
48. ...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:35 PM
Mar 2020

If you lost, obviously there is a reason ...policies, experience, demeanor, charisma level? Until we focus on those things, we will never progress.


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

OMGWTF

(4,429 posts)
50. We already elected a woman president!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:41 PM
Mar 2020

By three million votes. Get outta here with that we’re not ready for a woman.

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

sheshe2

(87,336 posts)
54. And still villified to this day.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:54 PM
Mar 2020

So was Warren, Klobuchar, Harris.

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

mahina

(18,918 posts)
53. I loved that but I also loved how Bernie said
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:53 PM
Mar 2020

About trump claiming that Democrats want open borders that’s a lie ( sounds better in a baritone)

He called out Trump lies a bunch of times.
Concise!

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
57. +1. Although the elephant in the room to me was how little
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:13 AM
Mar 2020

they did talk about the #1, all time ever, treasure trove of opposition malfeasance, that ever existed in our lifetime.

What, except for one or two zingers, did we miss something?

It's like they'd be fined a million each time trump was mentioned?

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

Duppers

(28,245 posts)
62. He did indeed. nt
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:47 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

R B Garr

(17,377 posts)
55. Joe completely dismantled Bernie.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:59 PM
Mar 2020

Joe made Berne’s honesty really come into question without being accusatory. He called out Bernie’s empty accusations in a very presidential way. Big win for Joe!

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

Cha

(305,220 posts)
58. I'm so proud of Joe Biden.. I've wanted him
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:19 AM
Mar 2020

to be President from the very day he launched, April 25, 2019.. and even before lol

Mahalo for being such an excellent advocate for Joe Biden, after Elizabeth ended her campaign, she

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

LuvLoogie

(7,539 posts)
60. I keep telling my Bernie backing friends and family
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:24 AM
Mar 2020

that they should have backed Liz this time.

I still would have backed Joe over Liz. But it would have been a lot closer. Liz helped to clear the field for Joe with her take down of Mike. That needed to happen.

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

herding cats

(19,612 posts)
63. He was great!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:50 AM
Mar 2020

Bernie needed something to change tonight and nothing did.

Biden looked good up there and I suspect he seemed comforting to many in these COVID-19 times under Trump.

There were good moments by both, but Biden had to fall on his face for Bernie to gain ground. Instead the opposite happened. Biden was strong and presidential standing behind the podium. Making a clear delivery of his thoughts and platform. He looked Presidential! Again, I also suspect people were comforted, I know I was. We've had so much chaos to deal with and so many blows over the past 3 years.

Bernie took a gut punch over Castro. That one was a tad brutal. It's a good thing he's not going to be the nominee since there's zero chance he could carry Florida now.

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

SayitAintSo

(2,207 posts)
64. I don't think so, I thought Bernie did great, he was focused he was clear...
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:27 PM
Mar 2020

And he pointed out the flaws in Biden's record we're they differed. And he was a gentleman. I thought he did an excellent job in pointing out Biden's record compared to his... and how records do matter. Bernie has been on the right side of history his entire career.

I like Joe Biden. I've liked and followed him ever since I saw him do Strom Thurmond's eulogy. I think he's a good man. But I think Bernie's policies are what this country needs right now and if this pandemic doesn't demonstrate that, then nothing will.

I know I'm going to be hate bombed probably for defending Bernie / my position. I lurk here mostly just to get the temperature of where folks are going. And I honestly, sincerely believe that Biden is the wrong choice at this time in our country's history.

Facts matter. Records matter.

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