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Quixote1818

(28,936 posts)
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:24 PM Jul 2019

Is it just me or does it seem more cordial between folks who have different candidates this cycle?

I see a lot of people displaying one candidate but also posting nice stuff about other candidates who are not their first choice. I see a bit of arguing which is to be expected but it was sometimes brutal in the past. Seems very positive around here and I am enjoying seeing us mostly come together. Or maybe I am missing all the knock down drag out fights somehow?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Is it just me or does it seem more cordial between folks who have different candidates this cycle? (Original Post) Quixote1818 Jul 2019 OP
You're supporting Warren? True Dough Jul 2019 #1
Pete? Are you serious.....PETE? Skittles Jul 2019 #4
Hey fuck off looser Pete supporter! :) Quixote1818 Jul 2019 #9
It got awfully nasty around this place, during the 2016 campaign. Paladin Jul 2019 #2
I really hope so Skittles Jul 2019 #3
The Russian bots have not kicked in yet. Sneederbunk Jul 2019 #5
It would be nice. Turbineguy Jul 2019 #6
Yes they all are good. It's really personal choice. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #7
I was just thinking the same thing today. MBS Jul 2019 #8
I have my favorites, but I'll vote for anyone who's not Trump Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #10
Hell yes thegoose Jul 2019 #11
I do not think people are going to let a small redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #12
It's like a repeat of the last election kerfuffles. procon Jul 2019 #13
I think most people, although they have preferences, would be happy with most of the candidates... George II Jul 2019 #14
I think we all just like all of the candidates, each of them has a special "thing" that appeals monmouth4 Jul 2019 #15
it's still early JI7 Jul 2019 #16
Good point. nt Quixote1818 Jul 2019 #17
 

True Dough

(17,305 posts)
1. You're supporting Warren?
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:27 PM
Jul 2019

I can't believe it. What are you thinking, Quixote???




I kid! I kid! She's great.

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

Skittles

(153,160 posts)
4. Pete? Are you serious.....PETE?
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:29 PM
Jul 2019

aw WTF, who am I kidding, I like Elizabeth and Pete!

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

Quixote1818

(28,936 posts)
9. Hey fuck off looser Pete supporter! :)
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:39 PM
Jul 2019

I have actually posted videos of Pete on my Facebook page. He is fantastic!

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

Paladin

(28,261 posts)
2. It got awfully nasty around this place, during the 2016 campaign.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:27 PM
Jul 2019

I would hate to think of it getting any worse, this time around.

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

Skittles

(153,160 posts)
3. I really hope so
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:28 PM
Jul 2019

we cannot afford to have ANYONE sit out this election because of petty differences

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

Sneederbunk

(14,291 posts)
5. The Russian bots have not kicked in yet.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:29 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Turbineguy

(37,331 posts)
6. It would be nice.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:30 PM
Jul 2019

Last time was nasty. It only takes a few.

In my case I really am having a tough time making a choice. We have so many good people this time.

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

LakeArenal

(28,817 posts)
7. Yes they all are good. It's really personal choice.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:36 PM
Jul 2019

We are supposed to unite to beat trump. Not help him beat us.

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

MBS

(9,688 posts)
8. I was just thinking the same thing today.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:38 PM
Jul 2019

People seem more open to alternatives, which may have everything to do with the fact that there are so many alternatives. In addition to (or because of?) the large number of candidates/alternatives, there is also a high proportion of DUers who are still undecided (or have changed their minds and may change them again). All of this seems to contribute to more openness or at least a more diffuse target for anger.

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

Rhiannon12866

(205,405 posts)
10. I have my favorites, but I'll vote for anyone who's not Trump
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:39 PM
Jul 2019

Including those I don't know too much about yet. And it's still early days.

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

thegoose

(3,115 posts)
11. Hell yes
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:41 PM
Jul 2019

Democrats have to wash this wave of Repuke shit out of government once and for all. To do that, we need to be civil to each other.

History has always, always shown that Democrats are interested in social justice. They're the ones who've made it better for all people, grown the middle class and improved the economy. Pukes have always been interested in grabbing what they can get, even if it involves killing people and starting wars. And they have. And economic disasters? It's always been the Pukes.

So any Democrat on the ballot is a breath of fresh air. Our unity is a happy thing. I've already seen on news networks — even MSNBC — that we're engaging in a circular firing squad. Fuck that. This is the fight of our lives. And it's against the fucking Turtle and the rest of the Repuke party, whose figurehead just happens to be that bloated piece of shit stinking up the White House right now.

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

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
12. I do not think people are going to let a small
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:46 PM
Jul 2019

Minority of one candidates supporters to divide us this time. We cannot afford it. No matter who I support in the primary, I will support our nominee fully! Now I pray it is not Mr. Sanders, but if it is, I will hold my nose and work for him.

There is so much at stake this time, we cannot get buried in infighting this time.

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

procon

(15,805 posts)
13. It's like a repeat of the last election kerfuffles.
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:46 PM
Jul 2019

The vociferous fanclubs are more of a hindrance than the actual candidates. These contentious supporters are content to sing the high praises of their choice, and it isn't enough to smear opponents, but they turn on anyone who isntbin their camp.

Deservedly or not, these more aggressive activists have narrowed my list considerably simply because of their acrimonious affiliations with the candidates.

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

George II

(67,782 posts)
14. I think most people, although they have preferences, would be happy with most of the candidates...
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 06:57 PM
Jul 2019

....that are running. Even most candidates like each other.

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

monmouth4

(9,705 posts)
15. I think we all just like all of the candidates, each of them has a special "thing" that appeals
Fri Jul 12, 2019, 08:25 PM
Jul 2019

to us all. I don't care who the nom is, I'll vote for her/him.

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