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still_one

(92,190 posts) Thu Jun 13, 2019, 10:32 AM Jun 2019

Should candidates be asked about their views on vaccinations?

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

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Should candidates be asked about their views on vaccinations? (Original Post) still_one Jun 2019 OP

Well, they don;t hurt the way they used to when I was a kid. pangaia Jun 2019 #1

Hmmm, yawn still_one Jun 2019 #2

I hope we don't have any anti-vax candidates. Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #3

I agree. still_one Jun 2019 #4

I totally agree. nt LibFarmer Jun 2019 #5

Is there anybody on our side customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #6

RFK Jr, Jim Carey, Jenny McCarthy, Jessica Beil, Bill Maher... Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #8

And which of them customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #9

You said anyone on our side. nt Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #10

OK, correct customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #12

Like I said, you said "our side". Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #14

Yes, I admitted this customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #15

You said something, I responded. Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #16

OK, avoid my question if you wish customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #17

Well, seeing as anti-vax nutters are a current threat to the health and wellbeing of all Americans, Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2019 #18

I knew what you meant. Tipperary Jun 2019 #22

Thank you customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #24

Mayor Pete did but backtracked on it JI7 Jun 2019 #11

I do recall that customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #13

Vaccination requirements are primarily local and state politics Irishxs Jun 2019 #7

So are the death penalty, GulfCoast66 Jun 2019 #19

Feds play a very large role in research and other areas. SouthernProgressive Jun 2019 #23

I hope science comes up with a vaccination to prevent anyone from catching what it is that Trump has mtnsnake Jun 2019 #20

Yes. SouthernProgressive Jun 2019 #21

Yes ck4829 Jun 2019 #25

I won''t vote for an anti-vaxxer. comradebillyboy Jun 2019 #26

Yes. Few topics should be off-limits nt VarryOn Jun 2019 #27

Its a valid issue these days. Talking about it BootinUp Jun 2019 #28

I agree. Apple Fritter Jun 2019 #29

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

1. Well, they don;t hurt the way they used to when I was a kid.

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 10:36 AM

Jun 2019

Why did I answer the question?
I'm not even awake yet?

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

still_one

(92,190 posts)

2. Hmmm, yawn

Reply to pangaia (Reply #1)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 10:37 AM

Jun 2019

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

3. I hope we don't have any anti-vax candidates.

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:04 AM

Jun 2019

That’s an instant disqualifier for any sort of public office, IMHO.

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

still_one

(92,190 posts)

4. I agree.

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:23 AM

Jun 2019

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

LibFarmer

(772 posts)

5. I totally agree. nt

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:25 AM

Jun 2019

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

6. Is there anybody on our side

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:32 AM

Jun 2019

who is even remotely ignorant about the benefits of vaccination?

Let's spend our debate questions on things where there may be some difference between candidates.

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

8. RFK Jr, Jim Carey, Jenny McCarthy, Jessica Beil, Bill Maher...

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:40 AM

Jun 2019

We’re not immune to crazy.

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

9. And which of them

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:46 AM

Jun 2019

has announced even an exploratory committee to run for president?

I asked about candidates, as did the question in the OP. I'm certainly aware that there are a few people identified with Democratic politics who are indeed crazy when it comes to this issue, but they are not running for any office that I'm aware of.

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

10. You said anyone on our side. nt

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:47 AM

Jun 2019

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

12. OK, correct

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #10)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:51 AM

Jun 2019

I did say "on our side" in reference to a question about asking candidates about vaccination. I thought my intent was clear from the context in which I used it, apparently it was not.

In any case, the individuals you mention are not on the campaign teams of any of our candidates. Will you agree with me that asking our candidates about vaccination is a waste of debate time?

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

14. Like I said, you said "our side".

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #12)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:06 PM

Jun 2019

I thought that’s what you meant.

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

15. Yes, I admitted this

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #14)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:08 PM

Jun 2019

Again, do you think that this is a worthwhile expense of scarce debate time?

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

16. You said something, I responded.

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #15)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:10 PM

Jun 2019

We have tons of debate time on DU.

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

17. OK, avoid my question if you wish

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #16)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:13 PM

Jun 2019

I was one of the people who answered the poll question with a "No", and I've had the chance to defend my view here.

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

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

18. Well, seeing as anti-vax nutters are a current threat to the health and wellbeing of all Americans,

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #17)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:37 PM

Jun 2019

Yeah, I would like to know where our candidates stand.

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

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)

22. I knew what you meant.

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #12)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 01:14 PM

Jun 2019

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

24. Thank you

Reply to Tipperary (Reply #22)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 04:36 PM

Jun 2019

I guess it benefits some people to dodge a question...

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

JI7

(89,250 posts)

11. Mayor Pete did but backtracked on it

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:49 AM

Jun 2019

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

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

13. I do recall that

Reply to JI7 (Reply #11)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:56 AM

Jun 2019

and he has had time since to refine his position on that if asked. He was trying to walk the fine line between religious freedom and public health, and he quickly recognized the unforced error on his part. If he is asked about his previous stance, I think he will give an articulate response that closes the matter.

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

Irishxs

(622 posts)

7. Vaccination requirements are primarily local and state politics

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:37 AM

Jun 2019

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

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)

19. So are the death penalty,

Reply to Irishxs (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 12:56 PM

Jun 2019

Voting laws, school funding, access to expanded Medicare and a plethora of other issues. I’m interested in our candidates position on each. As I am on anti-vaccine fake-Science. It is a nonstarter for many of us.

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

SouthernProgressive

(1,810 posts)

23. Feds play a very large role in research and other areas.

Reply to Irishxs (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 01:24 PM

Jun 2019

Trump even appointed Robert F Kennedy to chair a panel on vaccine safety.

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

mtnsnake

(22,236 posts)

20. I hope science comes up with a vaccination to prevent anyone from catching what it is that Trump has

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 01:01 PM

Jun 2019

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

SouthernProgressive

(1,810 posts)

21. Yes.

Reply to still_one (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2019, 01:09 PM

Jun 2019

"Healthy young child goes to doctor, gets pumped with massive shot of many vaccines, doesn't feel good and changes - AUTISM. Many such cases!" Donald Trump.

We should know the flat earthers by name.

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