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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Joe for the win tonight. [View all]Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)43. "America not ready for a women". ??? Did Hillary
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.
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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
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I feel whatever my individual fate, our country will be in good hands under a president Joe.
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#32
Respectful. Never tried to humiliate Bernie. And he could have. Joe is humble. I love that.
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#46
Well Biden promised a woman VP, so, IF WE WIN in November, it could mean...
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2020
#12
All the MSNBC pundits, even the Covid-19 doctors, thought Biden did better than Bernie.
SunSeeker
Mar 2020
#23
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
I don't think so, I thought Bernie did great, he was focused he was clear...
SayitAintSo
Mar 2020
#64