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NEW Quinnipiac Pennsylvania Poll - vs Trump: Biden in lead- 50% vs Trump 42% (Original Post) Skya Rhen Feb 2020 OP
So this proves we do not need to fear Bernie. jimfields33 Feb 2020 #1
Really? That's what you got from that poll? CalFione Feb 2020 #2
Biden is status quo jimfields33 Feb 2020 #4
And how exactly do you think that is going to happen? Happy Hoosier Feb 2020 #5
First thing is get rid of filibuster which Bernie will talk to shumer about doing jimfields33 Feb 2020 #6
Suuuuure they will. NT Happy Hoosier Feb 2020 #7
Sanders is on the record favoring the filibuster dsc Feb 2020 #10
the "next" President is likely Trump with Bernie as nom CalFione Feb 2020 #8
Where do you get that BS is "a worker"? Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #12
How will Bernie do that? By fiat? Actually, since he has no chance of effecting his extravagant emmaverybo Feb 2020 #13
For me, fear has nada to do with my choices . . Iliyah Feb 2020 #3
It also proves we don't need Bernie HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #17
If that happens, I'm buying popcorn by the gallon jimfields33 Feb 2020 #19
That's Biden's home state. He better do well there. Boulevardier Feb 2020 #9
Why do we believe these polls. SpazzTheCat Feb 2020 #11
+1 MoonlitKnight Feb 2020 #14
PA is absolutely critical.. and Joe can deliver it reliably. honest.abe Feb 2020 #15
Poll was taken before last night's debate. intheflow Feb 2020 #16
KR! Cha Feb 2020 #18
 

jimfields33

(15,948 posts)
1. So this proves we do not need to fear Bernie.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:54 PM
Feb 2020

Glad that is over with.

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

CalFione

(571 posts)
2. Really? That's what you got from that poll?
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:59 PM
Feb 2020

It shows Bernie within the MOE with Trump.


It shows Biden well outside the MOE with Trump and a clear favorite.


Why would you want a +4% candidate over a +8% candidate?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

jimfields33

(15,948 posts)
4. Biden is status quo
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:01 PM
Feb 2020

We need a worker for next president and Bernie will clean up the mess and change America.

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

Happy Hoosier

(7,386 posts)
5. And how exactly do you think that is going to happen?
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:03 PM
Feb 2020

Is this the typical "and then the revolution happens" argument. Because otherwise you have to deal with the Senate.

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

jimfields33

(15,948 posts)
6. First thing is get rid of filibuster which Bernie will talk to shumer about doing
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:05 PM
Feb 2020

Once that’s done first day, bulls will pass.

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

dsc

(52,166 posts)
10. Sanders is on the record favoring the filibuster
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:12 PM
Feb 2020

he has said so repeatedly.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/09/bernie-sanders-needlessly-complex-plan-to-thwart-filibuster.html

He claims he will use reconsiliation but that is very limited.

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

CalFione

(571 posts)
8. the "next" President is likely Trump with Bernie as nom
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:09 PM
Feb 2020

that’s what the poll is telling you.


and calling Biden “status quo” in the age of Trump is ridiculous and uninformed.

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

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,414 posts)
12. Where do you get that BS is "a worker"?
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:20 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
13. How will Bernie do that? By fiat? Actually, since he has no chance of effecting his extravagant
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:49 PM
Feb 2020

policies, much more moderate changes will be made whomever the Dem president, so we might as
well have experience and qualifications in the WH. And FP cred. and a record of accomplishment that suggests Biden can get stuff done.

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

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
3. For me, fear has nada to do with my choices . .
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 01:59 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

HarlanPepper

(2,042 posts)
17. It also proves we don't need Bernie
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 04:01 PM
Feb 2020

Any one of them can beat Dump. Ah well, it’ll all get sorted out at the convention.

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

jimfields33

(15,948 posts)
19. If that happens, I'm buying popcorn by the gallon
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 04:05 PM
Feb 2020

Last night will be considered a fun singalong.

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

Boulevardier

(91 posts)
9. That's Biden's home state. He better do well there.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:10 PM
Feb 2020

I'm glad to see all the candidates beating Trump. Turnout will be critical, though.

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

SpazzTheCat

(69 posts)
11. Why do we believe these polls.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:17 PM
Feb 2020

The polls showed Hillary beating Trump by HUGE margins, look what happened.

I'm worried that the same situation is happening again, ie that the support for Trump is understated.

There are a lot of Trump supporters who would never publically admit it, one of my friends who is a Trump supporter says he purposely answers that he would support Democrats when he has no intention of doing so.

I think we need to be VERY wary of polling results and not take it for granted that Trump is behind our candidates.

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

MoonlitKnight

(1,584 posts)
14. +1
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:57 PM
Feb 2020

Persistence will get the win, no matter the polls. Even if our nominee is up by 20 we can’t believe it and must work like we are down by 20 and our lives depend on it.

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

honest.abe

(8,685 posts)
15. PA is absolutely critical.. and Joe can deliver it reliably.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 02:59 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

intheflow

(28,501 posts)
16. Poll was taken before last night's debate.
Thu Feb 20, 2020, 03:08 PM
Feb 2020

I'll bet Warren's numbers now are higher.

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