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FM123

(10,125 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:10 AM Mar 2020

Florida votes today. Fingers crossed.

They have changed over a dozen polling locations in my county alone (Broward) to protect seniors from coronavirus so we shall see what turn out is like today. The good news is that there have been over 11,000 MORE mail in ballots this time than during 2016 election. It looks like early voting numbers are down from the last time, but we will see what happens today. 9 hours and 50 more minutes to go and 219 delegates to get!
LetsGoJoe.

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

(5,455 posts)
1. Hey "LetsGoJoe", don't forget to change your preference.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:23 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

FM123

(10,125 posts)
3. Yes, I know. Soon...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:33 AM
Mar 2020

When Elizabeth's picture was removed from my account I didn't have the heart to change it. My preference is with Joe, as is my confidence and my vote.

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

William769

(55,815 posts)
2. I just returned from voting. I live in a heavy repub precinct.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:23 AM
Mar 2020

Voting was light but all were elderly (also very heavy in my precinct.

I am proud to have voted for the next President of the United States!

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

mcar

(43,454 posts)
4. I voted by mail
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:34 AM
Mar 2020

Sent it in weeks ago, along with 2 million other Floridians.

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

superpatriotman

(6,542 posts)
5. We just voted in person
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:39 AM
Mar 2020

Polling place empty but for the helpful, friendly volunteers

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

IronLionZion

(46,938 posts)
6. Be safe Florida DUers
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:40 AM
Mar 2020

since we already know they've engineered voter suppression tactics like long lines and reduced polling places in Democratic areas.

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

FM123

(10,125 posts)
7. Yep. When I am not cautiously optimistic I am cautiously nervous as hell....
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:09 AM
Mar 2020

Our governor is a repug and on top of that, our chief elections officer (secretary of state) is a repug too - together they can really mess with us if they want to.

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

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
8. I was surprised that DeSantis held firm on the primary.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:21 AM
Mar 2020

Maybe he saw that a ton of money was spent in Florida by the major candidates, even though Florida was a little back in the pack this cycle when compared to the last cycle (which saw the candidate's campaigning across the state in the big SEC primary that launched Hillary toward victory.

My estimate is DeSantis appears to be trying to mostly keep Trump at arm's length, but not offend that psycho (though letting voting take place may offend Trump). DeSantis may be playing a longer term game, like getting re-elected governor of Florida and then taking his chances for president in 2024 or 2028. The only electoral issues that he gets jacked about are the ones that may threaten his chances , like some felons getting the right to vote.

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

FM123

(10,125 posts)
9. I know, I was surprised too. DeSantis can be a slippery snake, hard to figure him out sometimes.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 02:01 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
10. The only thing that is certain is that he has some plan in mind. nt
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 02:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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