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floppyboo

(2,461 posts)
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:35 PM Feb 2020

How many Dems here under 65 with kids living at home believe Sanders is unelectable?

I'm just curious how skewed this page is.
Do you have adults children who couldn't afford a post-secondary education living at home?
Are you at home, but being cared for outside of Medicare?

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

(3,333 posts)
1. I fit into that cohort, and I think that he's the least electable, but definitely not unelectable.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:36 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PatSeg

(47,586 posts)
2. I don't think that is the point
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:37 PM
Feb 2020

All Democrats want affordable education and healthcare, but many don't think Bernie can make it happen.

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

(6,231 posts)
3. I think
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:38 PM
Feb 2020

he assures a second trump term. Young folks are politically naive.

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

renate

(13,776 posts)
4. My daughter's away at school--does that count as still living at home?
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:40 PM
Feb 2020

We talk about politics literally daily--usually twice daily. (We talk on the phone a lot.) So I definitely know what she's thinking, but I'm not sure if I qualify to say "yes" to your question.

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

CalFione

(571 posts)
5. I have two kids, aged 25 and 20, that live at home. And I'm under 65.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:42 PM
Feb 2020

And yes, Sanders is unelectable.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Bettie

(16,124 posts)
6. I'm 53 an I have a
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:43 PM
Feb 2020

high school senior and a college freshman.

They both support Warren, but Sanders is their second choice. Neither of them think that any of our candidates are unelectable.

I think any of our candidates can win too, if we all get our butts out and vote. Trump hasn't gained a whole lot of support, but he's probably lost some.

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

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
7. The young ones have never sat through election returns like McGovern, Dukakis, Mondale, etc.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:55 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

nevergiveup

(4,764 posts)
9. Excellent point.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:21 PM
Feb 2020

In 1972 I was in my very early 20's and attended a couple of McGovern Rallies. The crowds were huge (mostly young people) and the energy was through the roof. I was convinced he was going to win. I remember election night. It was devastating.

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

exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
8. My nurse daughter (22) still lives at home
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:17 PM
Feb 2020

Bernie is her last choice. She agrees with me that he will lose Wisconsin and thus the election. Won't stop us for voting for him in the General Election, but be prepared for a wipe out.

I did fully pay for both my daughters' college education (BS Mechanical Engineering and BS Nursing). They had a few small scholarships, but no student loans.

I am a mid-level engineer, and my wife hasn't worked outside the home for 25 years, and when she did, she was part time at or near minimum wage. I really get tired of two income families with at at least one spouse making more than me whining about how expensive college is, and I can see how well education debt forgiveness will go over with the factory workers and farmers that I work with.

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

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
10. I fit that criteria and I think any of our candidates could
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:27 PM
Feb 2020

beat tRump but I am least confident of Bernie in that regard. After last night Bloomberg would be my second choice in that lack of confidence.

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

unitedwethrive

(1,997 posts)
11. I have three kids, ages 18, 22 and 24...none support Sanders
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:33 PM
Feb 2020

They all realize that his free college gimmick it’s just that…a gimmick. Once it gets put through the legislative process, smarter minds will prevail and conclude that tax payer money should be used judiciously to make sure only those who need financial assistance for college receive it.

We are in California, and two have already voted for Buttigieg while the third was deciding between Klobuchar and Buttigieg as of yesterday - but I’m pretty sure the debate threw her into Pete’s camp.

And yes, all three took out loans, or will have to take out loans for college. We have insurance through the ACA.

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

CalFione

(571 posts)
12. I am guessing this thread isn't going the way you thought it would
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:35 PM
Feb 2020

Knowledgeable Democrats realize that Sanders is unelectable, regardless of it their kids are at home.

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

flamingdem

(39,321 posts)
13. 50/50 he'll get elected with Republican electoral tricks
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:36 PM
Feb 2020

0 percent chance he'll get things through congress because he doesn't have long coattails.

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

Demsrule86

(68,667 posts)
14. I have kids living at home because they are kids...and one is in college...I state categorically...
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:41 PM
Feb 2020

not only will Sanders lose the Presidency, he will lose the house, he will lose any chance at the Senate, he will lose governorships and legislatures (in a census year) as well. In short, it will be a disaster of epic proportions for our party and our nation.

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

nobuddy

(215 posts)
15. Under 65, kids
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:41 PM
Feb 2020

Sanders is electable. Everyone is.

It's going to be tough for everyone though.

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