Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumClay Aiken: Why I support Joe Biden, our strongest ally
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/10/opinions/joe-biden-lgbtq-ally-aiken/index.htmlWe are facing inescapable challenges domestically and abroad. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has betrayed many of our core values and beliefs as Americans: he's shunned our allies, embraced murderous dictators and incited a version of extremism that has resulted in a rise in domestic terrorism and hate crimes targeting minorities, people of faith, LGBTQ Americans and immigrant communities. Horrific mass shootings continue to rip across the United States and, according to Human Rights Campaign, violence against LGBTQ Americans has resulted in the killing of at least 18 transgender women alone, the majority of them women of color. Around the world, according to HRC and others, from Chechnya to El Salvador, Malaysia to Tanzania, LGBTQ individuals face terror and torture simply because of who they are.
Our next president must lead the world to meet these global challenges and ensure our democracy is safe and inclusive for everyone. They must have a proven track record of achieving progressive policies throughout their career and a bold vision to build on that success for the future.
As Vice President, Joe helped lead passage of historic reform which insured millions of people with pre-existing conditions, including HIV. Along with President Obama, he oversaw our nation's economic recovery and steered us from another depression after the 2008 collapse. He worked to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2010 and the military ban on transgender service members. In the Senate, he co-authored the landmark Violence Against Women Act and led the way for the only ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines in our nation's history, a ban he has pledged to reinstate if elected after Republicans allowed it to expire. He championed passage of the Matthew Shepard and James L. Byrd Hate Crimes Act. And Joe supported the freedom to marry at a time when most political pundits said it wasn't a good idea. Joe's vision for the future prioritizes the Equality Act, which would prohibit "discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity and sexual orientation," and understands that transgender rights are the civil rights issue of our time.
As a gay man I celebrate the historic significance of the first openly gay candidate running for president. It's a positive and important accomplishment in our nation's progress that the little red-headed and bullied me never believed would be possible. There is still a great more to be done, but I know the progress we've seen today is not only because of the decades of tireless work by countless LGBTQ people, but also the commitment that allies like Joe Biden have brought to leveling the playing field for every American.
As history books will someday show in the chapters on LGBTQ rights, Joe Biden has been our ally each step of the way, advancing us toward a more just and perfect union.
That's the leader Joe Biden has always been and the president our country needs.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,819 posts)Im sure Joe is pleased and I appreciate you supporting Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Doremus
(7,261 posts)But for Aiken, the "biggest testament" to Trump being a nice guy are his children.
Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr. "are some of the most grounded, smart, un-entitled individuals that you'd ever care to meet," Aiken said. "They are incredibly respectful and smart and driven and grounded and I think that's a testament to somebody as a father."
https://www.cnn.com/2015/10/08/politics/clay-aiken-joe-biden-hillary-clinton-donald-trump/index.html
Just no.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(48,993 posts)became president, there were a lot of stories about how Ivanka would be a moderating influence on him.
And I heard that praise on MSNBC and CNN as well as other places.
Aiken does sound naive about the kids, but most people were at that time. He also seems unaware that Trump had almost nothing to do with how the kids were raised.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Celerity
(43,398 posts)from your link
he sounds nice
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,275 posts)for Joe Biden!
Mahalo,
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Just no.
Hes a moron.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,771 posts)I hope all his fans are listening. Joe is the best candidate and gives us the best chance of doing away with the squatter in the WH
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DrFunkenstein
(8,745 posts)That settles it for me. No need to look at all these policies. Thanks, Clay!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Good lord, DU celebrity worship for American Idol runner- ups?
Ive seen it all now.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TidalWave46
(2,061 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Really too funny.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TidalWave46
(2,061 posts)Or see where you point out the worship.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)A little too busy to help you out.
Have a wonderful day.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)others may be being sarcastic, as a matter of course.
Either you didn't realize Funkenstein was being sarcastic, or you replied to them in such a way that it would've more appropriate as it's 'own thread' rather than a reply.
Feel free to laugh all you want, cuz my dad just died, and I really don't give a f*** ... even more than usual
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Take some time off.
I lost both my parents in a short time, fairly recently. Its a rough ride.
Sorry for your loss. It hurts. I know.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)And people like me who don't 'know your personal history' will not misunderstand your words. Or not, your call ...
Anyways, thanks for your kind words. It's indeed a bad time.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bradshaw3
(7,522 posts)It will get better over time. i know from experience.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bradshaw3
(7,522 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,291 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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BlueMississippi
(776 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,291 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueDog22
(366 posts)Joe Biden is popular in my area. I know I'm planning on voting for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueDog22
(366 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mosby
(16,317 posts)Is he a gospel singer or something like that?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)He called Hillary a leaky boat, and he seems to love the children of the dotard.
Hes a moron.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TidalWave46
(2,061 posts)Past UNICEF Ambassador.
Won the Democratic Primary for a house seat but lost in the general.
Singer
Actor
Served for two years on the Presidential Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Vocal and known supporter of gay rights.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DrFunkenstein
(8,745 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
RLG
(314 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
helpisontheway
(5,008 posts)he just prefers Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bradshaw3
(7,522 posts)All he needs now is for Donny and Marie to come out for him and that should do it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,291 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden