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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Most Nominees don't pick a former primary opponent as VP [View all]Polybius
(17,736 posts)21. You didn't mention quite a few
Such as Romney, McCain, Kerry, Dole, Dukakis, Mondale, etc. Seems you only mentioned the winners for some reason.
Anyway, did Edwards run in 2004 when he was picked as VP?
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Thank you.Bush should have known right then that there was going to be trouble.
oldsoftie
Mar 2020
#12
All bets are off. Do not agree. Biden will do what is best for the times and the people. Nt
Ninga
Mar 2020
#2
Gore was a former Presidential candidate though. He ran first in 1988. It was big news
TeamPooka
Mar 2020
#16
He needs a running mate who can help add a swing state. The electoral college is what matters.
Skya Rhen
Mar 2020
#17
So true - we don't need video clips of of such disparaging remarks running 24/7 during the GE. No
Skya Rhen
Mar 2020
#329
It's your OP so that's your call, but it still means your subject line is in error.
thesquanderer
Mar 2020
#50
Only in that I didn't stick to your "70 year" limit. And your later arguments were false
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#70
I probably just wasted 10 minutes of my life that I'll never get back, but I'm ALSO
Grown2Hate
Mar 2020
#402
It's Harris because she is high profile on national stage, boosts AA turnout and is charismatic
wishstar
Mar 2020
#41
then why set it? And why later claim losing tickets don't count? Let's review:
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#67
In 1910, Oregon became the first state to establish a presidential preference primary
Dem4Life1102
Mar 2020
#135
You started goal post moving the moment you said losing tickets didn't count.
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#343
tainted by your goal post moving and caveats to lend more credence to a flawed premise.
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#283
So a candidate who picks a primary rival but loses didn't really pick a primary rival?
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#295
So is 12. So is 20. But 10 seemed like a number that would bolster your point best.
wyldwolf
Mar 2020
#337