Democratic Primaries

Peacetrain

(22,878 posts) Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:07 PM Jul 2019

Biden picks up key CBC endorsement

A senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus endorsed Joe Biden on Monday, giving the former vice president his sixth endorsement from the influential group.

Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is backing Biden, citing her “firsthand” view of his “commitment to getting real work done on behalf of all Americans.”

Now, our nation is at a crossroads,” she said in a statement obtained by POLITICO. “We, more than ever, need a leader who can bring people together and get our country back on the right track. This is why I am proud to endorse my friend, Joe Biden, for president of the United States.”

Johnson chairs the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Her support follows that of fellow CBC members Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), Donald McEachin (D-Va.) and Cedric Richmond (D-La.), a former CBC chairman and Biden’s campaign co-chair.

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

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Biden picks up key CBC endorsement (Original Post) Peacetrain Jul 2019 OP

Wonderful news! Joe's got this! Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #1

Joe Biden getting it done toward the Presidency. democratisphere Jul 2019 #2

The praise of Biden by Democrats who saw him work under R B Garr Jul 2019 #3

I hope those shameless enough to imply Biden is a racist are taking note. Princetonian Jul 2019 #4

No one's implying that Biden is a racist. nt pnwmom Jul 2019 #15

Puhleeeze.... Harris totally did. Both of the Bidens have now directly commented on it. Princetonian Jul 2019 #35

+100,000,000 Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #17

WOOHOO!! K&R onetexan Jul 2019 #5

Here we go! ucrdem Jul 2019 #6

Hope so. I love him but he is also the only one who Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #10

Thanks, Peacetrain! K&R highplainsdem Jul 2019 #7

Kamala Harris is leading bigtree Jul 2019 #8

lol R B Garr Jul 2019 #13

.. Cha Jul 2019 #21

love that gif, Cha! R B Garr Jul 2019 #23

I got it from Cha Jul 2019 #34

But but... It's an early poll ya know. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #28

Bravo Joe! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #9

"Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is backing Biden, citing her "firsthand" view of his "commitment Cha Jul 2019 #11

K&R nt NYMinute Jul 2019 #12

So 6 out of 55 have endorsed him -- and 7 have endorsed Kamala Harris. pnwmom Jul 2019 #14

It's almost certain that Clyburn and Lewis will be endorsing Joe - they have already publicly Skya Rhen Jul 2019 #18

I am sure they will, if he's the nominee. pnwmom Jul 2019 #19

Awesome, Biden got Eddie Bernice Cha Jul 2019 #20

+1000, looks like some are doubting Bernice Johnson now...?? R B Garr Jul 2019 #24

They're sad Biden got Eddie Bernice Cha Jul 2019 #33

Eddie Bernice Johnson is a powerhouse Gothmog Jul 2019 #16

Input from TX greatly appreciated. I've googled her and not Hortensis Jul 2019 #26

This lady is a powerhouse in Texas Democratic politics Gothmog Jul 2019 #31

The black vote will give Biden a huge boost. joshcryer Jul 2019 #22

Yup, someone asking what's so special about Bernice Johnson R B Garr Jul 2019 #25

:) Just ignore the "8%" and pass on by. Hortensis Jul 2019 #27

And meanwhile... LakeArenal Jul 2019 #29

Far and away. No other candidate comes close to matching his experience, knowledge, and emmaverybo Jul 2019 #30

Seond that onetexan Jul 2019 #36

K&R Tarheel_Dem Jul 2019 #32

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)

1. Wonderful news! Joe's got this!

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:11 PM

Jul 2019

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

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

2. Joe Biden getting it done toward the Presidency.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:13 PM

Jul 2019

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

R B Garr

(16,985 posts)

3. The praise of Biden by Democrats who saw him work under

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:20 PM

Jul 2019

Obama is consistent: he is well liked and remembered. He has deep ties within the party. He is committed to helping others.

Those trying to dismiss Biden’s work as VP are only trying to eliminate him and are only fooling themselves.

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)

4. I hope those shameless enough to imply Biden is a racist are taking note.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:27 PM

Jul 2019

We are not falling for your nonsense!

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

pnwmom

(108,995 posts)

15. No one's implying that Biden is a racist. nt

Reply to Princetonian (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 10:51 PM

Jul 2019

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

Princetonian

(1,501 posts)

35. Puhleeeze.... Harris totally did. Both of the Bidens have now directly commented on it.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #15)

Wed Jul 24, 2019, 10:55 PM

Jul 2019

Biden's full quote, with sarcasm at the end, about why people thought @KamalaHarris came off stronger in the first debate: "I was probably overly polite in the way I didn't respond to an attack, 'You're not a racist'--which is a nice thing to say, really reassuring."

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287211441

WASHINGTON — Jill Biden says the American people ‘‘didn’t buy’’ any insinuation during the Democratic presidential debate that her husband, former Vice President Joe Biden, is racist.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2019/07/09/jill-biden-says-american-people-know-her-husband-isn-racist/iktWmlUeQiFfoAmraiyCwJ/story.html

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

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)

17. +100,000,000

Reply to Princetonian (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 11:35 PM

Jul 2019

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

onetexan

(13,061 posts)

5. WOOHOO!! K&R

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:28 PM

Jul 2019

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

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)

6. Here we go!

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:38 PM

Jul 2019

6 CBC endorsements! And this one in Texas!! I am really beginning to think we're gonna win this one!!!

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

10. Hope so. I love him but he is also the only one who

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #6)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:17 PM

Jul 2019

Can beat the devil.

Everyone else..all great people..but matchups where it's at.

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

highplainsdem

(49,041 posts)

7. Thanks, Peacetrain! K&R

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 08:50 PM

Jul 2019

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

bigtree

(86,005 posts)

8. Kamala Harris is leading

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:06 PM

Jul 2019

Link to tweet

Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris are neck and neck in endorsements from the 55-member group, though Harris has a slight edge. Freshman Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) became Harris’ seventh endorsement, writing in Essence earlier this month that Harris’ clash with Biden over busing in June’s debate “resonated with me.”

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/22/biden-congressional-black-caucus-endorsement-1425686

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

R B Garr

(16,985 posts)

13. lol

Reply to bigtree (Reply #8)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:49 PM

Jul 2019

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

Cha

(297,693 posts)

21. ..

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 01:11 AM

Jul 2019

ikr

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

R B Garr

(16,985 posts)

23. love that gif, Cha!

Reply to Cha (Reply #21)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 10:23 AM

Jul 2019

Perfect...

So much for the “let it go” admonishments.

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

Cha

(297,693 posts)

34. I got it from

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #23)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 04:27 PM

Jul 2019

George II!

RB

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

LakeArenal

(28,847 posts)

28. But but... It's an early poll ya know.

Reply to Cha (Reply #21)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 11:21 AM

Jul 2019

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

9. Bravo Joe!

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:14 PM

Jul 2019

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

Cha

(297,693 posts)

11. "Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is backing Biden, citing her "firsthand" view of his "commitment

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:40 PM

Jul 2019

to getting real work done on behalf of all Americans.”

Exactly, Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson! Thank You and Peacetrain!

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

12. K&R nt

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 09:44 PM

Jul 2019

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

pnwmom

(108,995 posts)

14. So 6 out of 55 have endorsed him -- and 7 have endorsed Kamala Harris.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 10:41 PM

Jul 2019

Two others have endorsed Cory Booker.

What is it that makes Bernice Johnson "key"?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/451476-harris-adds-endorsement-from-7th-congressional-black-caucus-member

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) on Wednesday endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris's presidential bid, becoming the seventh Congressional Black Caucus member to throw her support behind the California Democrat.

https://blackamericaweb.com/2019/07/04/presidential-candidates-compete-for-congressional-black-caucus-endorsement/

With seven months to go before the first primary votes are cast, most CBC members are still undecided, including powerful and influential lawmakers like Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters of California, House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland, Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina and civil rights icon John Lewis of Georgia.

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

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)

18. It's almost certain that Clyburn and Lewis will be endorsing Joe - they have already publicly

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #14)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 11:50 PM

Jul 2019

supported and vouched for him, over the last few weeks.

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

pnwmom

(108,995 posts)

19. I am sure they will, if he's the nominee.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Reply #18)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 12:11 AM

Jul 2019

Just as President Obama will, if Biden's the nominee.

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

Cha

(297,693 posts)

20. Awesome, Biden got Eddie Bernice

Reply to Skya Rhen (Reply #18)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 01:09 AM

Jul 2019

Johnson's endorsement!

Like Goth, who's in Texas, says..

16. Eddie Bernice Johnson is a powerhouse

She is an amazing person and this is an important endorsement

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287209134#post16

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

R B Garr

(16,985 posts)

24. +1000, looks like some are doubting Bernice Johnson now...??

Reply to Cha (Reply #20)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 10:27 AM

Jul 2019

What a shame.

Thanks to Gothmog for the info about this Texas CBC member.

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

Cha

(297,693 posts)

33. They're sad Biden got Eddie Bernice

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #24)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 04:24 PM

Jul 2019

Johnson! Want to quibble. lol

RB

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

Gothmog

(145,595 posts)

16. Eddie Bernice Johnson is a powerhouse

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 11:32 PM

Jul 2019

She is an amazing person and this is an important endorsement

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

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

26. Input from TX greatly appreciated. I've googled her and not

Reply to Gothmog (Reply #16)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 10:59 AM

Jul 2019

found discussion about her status there or among black voters in particular. Need better search terms.

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

Gothmog

(145,595 posts)

31. This lady is a powerhouse in Texas Democratic politics

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #26)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 01:37 PM

Jul 2019

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

joshcryer

(62,276 posts)

22. The black vote will give Biden a huge boost.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 02:41 AM

Jul 2019

And I'm afraid it'll get ugly just like it did when the black vote gave Clinton a boost over Sanders.

You will see a repeat of the same crap, and I for one will just avoid the primaries completely at that point.

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

R B Garr

(16,985 posts)

25. Yup, someone asking what's so special about Bernice Johnson

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #22)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 10:43 AM

Jul 2019

on this thread hints at that, definitely.

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

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

27. :) Just ignore the "8%" and pass on by.

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #22)

Tue Jul 23, 2019, 11:02 AM

Jul 2019

Last election I cleaned them out of my feed when they became too irritating, along with most of the bots and trolls come to make them sound more like 80%.

And remember, most of these "loyalists" have actually been looking for a new far-left leader who'll smite and purge "establishment" Democrats since 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000, .... 1936, 1932, 1928... They want to back a winner just as much as the trumpsters do but are still waiting.

Bless their hearts.