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MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 12:42 PM Jan 2020

Who Would Get My Primary Vote if Biden Dropped Out?

Elizabeth Warren.

Among the sometimes leaders in the primary race, she's my definite second choice. Why? Because I think she could win in November if she became the nominee. As long as Joe Biden is in the race, he gets my vote, because I think he's the most likely to beat Trump. But, Elizabeth Warren is next in line for me.

Why not Bernie Sanders? Because he is a polarizing candidate, and we don't need a polarizer in this election. We need a uniter. Warren would be better at that than Bernie.

What about policies? Frankly the policies put forward by any of the primary candidates are way down on my list of things to base a vote on. If elected, any President in this country can only propose things. Congress has to pass measures and fund them. So, a candidate who proposes ideas that can't get through Congress will have to rethink. Elizabeth Warren would do that. Bernie Sanders would just shake his finger at Congress and keep pushing for his plans.

What about age? Well, all of the leading candidates are in their 70s, actually. The younger ones aren't among the leaders, so I don't think that is going to be a factor, really.

What about "she's a woman?" So what? I don't care about the sex or gender of the President, and neither should you.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Who Would Get My Primary Vote if Biden Dropped Out? (Original Post) MineralMan Jan 2020 OP
I think Bernie should pick Warren James48 Jan 2020 #1
Ok, then, whatever you say... MineralMan Jan 2020 #2
The closer we get to the primaries whittling down the field... Bucky Jan 2020 #3
Right there with you, MM peggysue2 Jan 2020 #4
Thanks. I look at the Democratic presidential nomination in a different way MineralMan Jan 2020 #6
So you like Biden LeftTurn3623 Jan 2020 #5
I might go with Klobuchar. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2020 #7
+++ still_one Jan 2020 #8
 

James48

(4,416 posts)
1. I think Bernie should pick Warren
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:00 PM
Jan 2020

for either VP, OR for some major, central role.

Head of Dept of Labor?

Treasury Department?

not sure- but she has a big role ahead, that's for sure.

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

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
2. Ok, then, whatever you say...
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:01 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Bucky

(53,795 posts)
3. The closer we get to the primaries whittling down the field...
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:01 PM
Jan 2020

... normally we Democrats tend to get more divided. But for me, who wanted from the get-go not to have Sanders or Biden as our nominee, the more I'm getting comfortable with really anybody at the top of our ticket.

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

peggysue2

(10,811 posts)
4. Right there with you, MM
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:02 PM
Jan 2020

Warren was third on my list then jumped to second when Kamala Harris dropped out. Still feel Biden is the stronger candidate for the General but I'd vote for Elizabeth Warren as my second choice.

And you're right in my estimation: Warren would be a uniter where Sanders would not. The country has had enough of 'my way or the highway' governance. We need someone who can heal, restore and move us forward while being pragmatic and level-headed.

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

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
6. Thanks. I look at the Democratic presidential nomination in a different way
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:04 PM
Jan 2020

than most people do. For me, it's about winning that office and dragging other Democrats a long on the coattails. Presidents propose, Congress disposes.

At least that's how it's supposed to work.

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

LeftTurn3623

(628 posts)
5. So you like Biden
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:04 PM
Jan 2020

cause he is most likely to beat Trump yet Warren is your 2nd choice who is behind Bloomberg, Pete, Sanders in better chance to beat Trump.


Not sure I understand the logic


Then there is the Bernie is "polarizing candidate" yet the reason Warren started dropping in the polls is because she is polarizing on her views.


Do not get me wrong. I love Warren and if I could wave a magic wand she might be my President of choice. Just cant get my hands around your logic.

Oh and if she wins the Presidency then the Dems lose a senate seat. Just thought I throw that out there.

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

BlueTsunami2018

(3,461 posts)
7. I might go with Klobuchar.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 01:13 PM
Jan 2020

If Joe dropped out.

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