Democratic Primaries

iluvtennis

(19,876 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2020, 04:57 PM Mar 2020

Dem presidential candidates,except for Bernie Sanders, are in Selma for 55th anniv. of Bloody Sunday

Mike Cason@MikeCasonAL, 2h
The Democratic presidential candidates, except for Bernie Sanders, are in Selma today for 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Rally outside Brown Chapel AME Church.

Errin Haines@emarvelous, 1h
2020 candidates in Selma:
@JoeBiden
@MikeBloomberg
@ewarren
@amyklobuchar

Butticieg is also there - saw him in MSNBC clip.

Link to tweet

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?? Does Bernie believe he has a lock on African American voters. Wakeup Bernie.

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

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Dem presidential candidates,except for Bernie Sanders, are in Selma for 55th anniv. of Bloody Sunday (Original Post) iluvtennis Mar 2020 OP

Thank you for this, iluvtennis. Cha Mar 2020 #1

This shows musicman65 Mar 2020 #37

Exactly. Cha Mar 2020 #59

Tulsi Gabbard isn't there too, but............... George II Mar 2020 #2

John Lewis is there too! sheshe2 Mar 2020 #7

yep, and it wouldn't be the same event without John Lewis. nt iluvtennis Mar 2020 #10

And he spoke about redeeming the soul of America. nolabear Mar 2020 #17

It does. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #18

I'm actually starting to feel hopeful again! nolabear Mar 2020 #19

Me too, nolabear. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #20

Once Bernie has eliminated all the billionaires, The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #3

Ah yep!! Peacetrain Mar 2020 #4

If we eat the rich IronLionZion Mar 2020 #33

And once we've mandated the same min wage across the country, single moms' worries will vanish Hekate Mar 2020 #55

Who is there representing the Trump administration? mainstreetonce Mar 2020 #5

He blew off Selma? mcar Mar 2020 #6

He's still pouting about SC. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #8

I know.. smh.. Where in the world was Sanders? Cha Mar 2020 #11

Sanders is in LA iluvtennis Mar 2020 #14

Right.. I just saw he was a rally. Cha Mar 2020 #16

Maybe he's just not quite feeling up to it today. defacto7 Mar 2020 #32

Totally not surprised. Raftergirl Mar 2020 #9

He's in California jimfields33 Mar 2020 #25

Couldn't Sanders have waited until tomorrow to do San Jose? What's the rush? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #27

Hundreds of CA delegates. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #30

What's the rush? The primary is Tuesday jimfields33 Mar 2020 #34

Everyone else made it to Selma, except for Bernie and Tulsi. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #36

And how many are going to lose Alabama anyway????? jimfields33 Mar 2020 #38

It's called freaking respect!!!!! n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #41

And guess what? jimfields33 Mar 2020 #44

Guess what? Bernie's standings in CA wouldn't have been affected by a few hours in Selma. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #45

How do you know this wasn't scheduled before Selma came up? jimfields33 Mar 2020 #47

Um, maybe because it's been 55 years and this occurs the 1st weekend in March every year? zackymilly Mar 2020 #51

See how it works? It's all calculation, either special events are useful or they aren't. Blue_true Mar 2020 #49

Bernie is apparently more concerned with " the working class" jmg257 Mar 2020 #12

He is/was in Norfolk VA very recently. Lots of AA and young military spooky3 Mar 2020 #26

Nice! Wonder why he accuses Biden of ignoring the jmg257 Mar 2020 #31

He skipped out on Nevada to go to South Carolina jimfields33 Mar 2020 #35

Ridiculous? The 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday is ridiculous? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #39

He was at the 50th jimfields33 Mar 2020 #48

Mmmm. Okay. Hekate Mar 2020 #56

As he has said: Women, gays, POC have made great strides BUT it is the working middle class LizBeth Mar 2020 #58

K&R betsuni Mar 2020 #13

Is his absence health related?... SidDithers Mar 2020 #15

His doctor says he's fit. I'm sure he could get have rented a Hoveround scooter. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #21

And Bernie wonders why he can't connect with black voters. honest.abe Mar 2020 #22

Rep John Lewis: "I thought I was going to die on this bridge. iluvtennis Mar 2020 #23

+1 betsuni Mar 2020 #53

Even Tom Steyer who dropped out of the race is in Selma. iluvtennis Mar 2020 #24

And Mayor Pete who is suspending his campaign as of today. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #40

Good for him! renate Mar 2020 #50

Maybe Bernie got on the wrong plane and ended up in San Jose by mistake? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #28

Even Bloomberg showed up and took the heat he probably knew was coming his way. StevieM Mar 2020 #29

Pete is suspending his campaign yet he is still there. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #42

I respect Mayor Pete a lot revmclaren Mar 2020 #57

It looks like Bernie was in Alabama 2015 during the 50 year anniversary. I wonder why he missed johnthewoodworker Mar 2020 #43

No, the conclusion is not logical. Blue_true Mar 2020 #52

This is the still primary nad you have no Cha Mar 2020 #61

Hey isn't expected to do well in Alabama so he is focusing on Quixote1818 Mar 2020 #46

No I Won't Give Bernie a Break - Every Other Candidate Went to Selma Indykatie Mar 2020 #54

Excellent point. Cha Mar 2020 #60

Cha

(297,733 posts)

1. Thank you for this, iluvtennis.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 04:58 PM

Mar 2020

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

musicman65

(524 posts)

37. This shows

Reply to Cha (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:44 PM

Mar 2020

the lack of interest b.s. has with the black vote

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

Cha

(297,733 posts)

59. Exactly.

Reply to musicman65 (Reply #37)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:40 PM

Mar 2020

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

George II

(67,782 posts)

2. Tulsi Gabbard isn't there too, but...............

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:00 PM

Mar 2020

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

sheshe2

(83,933 posts)

7. John Lewis is there too!

Reply to George II (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:07 PM

Mar 2020

I just saw him in the back seat of a car. Love the man.

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

iluvtennis

(19,876 posts)

10. yep, and it wouldn't be the same event without John Lewis. nt

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:13 PM

Mar 2020

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

nolabear

(41,991 posts)

17. And he spoke about redeeming the soul of America.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:32 PM

Mar 2020

Sound familiar? ❤️

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

sheshe2

(83,933 posts)

18. It does.

Reply to nolabear (Reply #17)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:34 PM

Mar 2020

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

nolabear

(41,991 posts)

19. I'm actually starting to feel hopeful again!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #18)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:37 PM

Mar 2020

WE can do this!

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

sheshe2

(83,933 posts)

20. Me too, nolabear.

Reply to nolabear (Reply #19)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:39 PM

Mar 2020

Yes we can!

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,869 posts)

3. Once Bernie has eliminated all the billionaires,

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:00 PM

Mar 2020

there will be no more racial discrimination. So, no problem.

Just in case:

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

Peacetrain

(22,879 posts)

4. Ah yep!!

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:02 PM

Mar 2020

this one was not well thought out... are any of his lieutenants there to represent the Sanders campaign??

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

IronLionZion

(45,541 posts)

33. If we eat the rich

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:20 PM

Mar 2020

no one will go hungry

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

Hekate

(90,837 posts)

55. And once we've mandated the same min wage across the country, single moms' worries will vanish

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:11 PM

Mar 2020

Because, you know.

Well, it is a classical economic theory of a certain persuasion.

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

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)

5. Who is there representing the Trump administration?

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:05 PM

Mar 2020

The Rep Senate?

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

mcar

(42,376 posts)

6. He blew off Selma?

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:06 PM

Mar 2020

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

8. He's still pouting about SC. n/t

Reply to mcar (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:08 PM

Mar 2020

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

Cha

(297,733 posts)

11. I know.. smh.. Where in the world was Sanders?

Reply to mcar (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:13 PM

Mar 2020

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

iluvtennis

(19,876 posts)

14. Sanders is in LA

Reply to Cha (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:24 PM

Mar 2020

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/bernie-sanders-to-hold-rally-at-convention-center/2320370/

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

Cha

(297,733 posts)

16. Right.. I just saw he was a rally.

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #14)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:26 PM

Mar 2020

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

defacto7

(13,485 posts)

32. Maybe he's just not quite feeling up to it today.

Reply to mcar (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:44 PM

Mar 2020

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

Raftergirl

(1,294 posts)

9. Totally not surprised.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:11 PM

Mar 2020

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

25. He's in California

Reply to Raftergirl (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:19 PM

Mar 2020

He’s working hard. Not much good if everyone is in one state.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

27. Couldn't Sanders have waited until tomorrow to do San Jose? What's the rush? n/t

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #25)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:23 PM

Mar 2020

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

aikoaiko

(34,184 posts)

30. Hundreds of CA delegates.

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #27)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:31 PM

Mar 2020

It’s a big deal.

I’m not saying he should have skipped Selma but the Math is compelling.

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

34. What's the rush? The primary is Tuesday

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #27)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:39 PM

Mar 2020

Warren should be in Massachusetts where she’s behind.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

36. Everyone else made it to Selma, except for Bernie and Tulsi. n/t

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #34)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:43 PM

Mar 2020

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

38. And how many are going to lose Alabama anyway?????

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #36)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:44 PM

Mar 2020

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

41. It's called freaking respect!!!!! n/t

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #38)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:45 PM

Mar 2020

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

44. And guess what?

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #41)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:48 PM

Mar 2020

Now Klobuchar is behind in her homestate. This is a disaster for warren and Klobuchar. Both should be in their states. Winning 92 delegates for warren would be nice and how ever many for Klobuchar would have been handy. Now what do they have to show for spending months out of work?????

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

45. Guess what? Bernie's standings in CA wouldn't have been affected by a few hours in Selma. n/t

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #44)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:50 PM

Mar 2020

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

47. How do you know this wasn't scheduled before Selma came up?

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #45)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:52 PM

Mar 2020

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

51. Um, maybe because it's been 55 years and this occurs the 1st weekend in March every year?

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #47)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:58 PM

Mar 2020

I'm done. Bernie only cares about Bernie. He will never be president, unless he runs for HOA president at one of the 3 neighborhoods he lives in.

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

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

49. See how it works? It's all calculation, either special events are useful or they aren't.

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #41)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:54 PM

Mar 2020

According to his supporters, Bernie is the most human centric one.

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

jmg257

(11,996 posts)

12. Bernie is apparently more concerned with " the working class"

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:15 PM

Mar 2020

Than AA... good luck with that!

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

spooky3

(34,483 posts)

26. He is/was in Norfolk VA very recently. Lots of AA and young military

Reply to jmg257 (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:21 PM

Mar 2020

Families there.

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

jmg257

(11,996 posts)

31. Nice! Wonder why he accuses Biden of ignoring the

Reply to spooky3 (Reply #26)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:44 PM

Mar 2020

Working and middle class, than.

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

35. He skipped out on Nevada to go to South Carolina

Reply to jmg257 (Reply #31)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:41 PM

Mar 2020

Should we say he should have stayed for unions or Hispanics? I mean this is ridiculous.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

39. Ridiculous? The 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday is ridiculous? n/t

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #35)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:44 PM

Mar 2020

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

jimfields33

(15,978 posts)

48. He was at the 50th

Reply to zackymilly (Reply #39)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:54 PM

Mar 2020

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

Hekate

(90,837 posts)

56. Mmmm. Okay.

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #48)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:15 PM

Mar 2020

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

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)

58. As he has said: Women, gays, POC have made great strides BUT it is the working middle class

Reply to jmg257 (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:24 PM

Mar 2020

that needs the help today. It is part of his speech.

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

betsuni

(25,655 posts)

13. K&R

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:23 PM

Mar 2020

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

SidDithers

(44,228 posts)

15. Is his absence health related?...

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:24 PM

Mar 2020

Maybe he can't do the march?

Sid

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

21. His doctor says he's fit. I'm sure he could get have rented a Hoveround scooter. n/t

Reply to SidDithers (Reply #15)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:40 PM

Mar 2020

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

honest.abe

(8,685 posts)

22. And Bernie wonders why he can't connect with black voters.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:42 PM

Mar 2020

Pathetic he didn’t show.

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

iluvtennis

(19,876 posts)

23. Rep John Lewis: "I thought I was going to die on this bridge.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:43 PM

Mar 2020

Jesse Lehrich@JesseLehrich, 5m
"I thought I was going to die on this bridge."

@RepJohnLewis, fighting stage 4 cancer, speaks from the Edmund Pettus Bridge for #Selma55 urging Americans to vote like never before & keep causing #GoodTrouble. what a remarkable man.

Link to tweet

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I just learned today that John Lewos has stge 4 pancreatic cancer. My heart goes out to him and his family.

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

betsuni

(25,655 posts)

53. +1

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #23)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:03 PM

Mar 2020

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

iluvtennis

(19,876 posts)

24. Even Tom Steyer who dropped out of the race is in Selma.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:58 PM

Mar 2020

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

BigmanPigman

(51,635 posts)

40. And Mayor Pete who is suspending his campaign as of today.

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #24)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:45 PM

Mar 2020

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

renate

(13,776 posts)

50. Good for him!

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #24)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:57 PM

Mar 2020

That showed class. I’ve always liked him.

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

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)

28. Maybe Bernie got on the wrong plane and ended up in San Jose by mistake? n/t

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:25 PM

Mar 2020

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

StevieM

(10,500 posts)

29. Even Bloomberg showed up and took the heat he probably knew was coming his way.

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:27 PM

Mar 2020

But Bernie and Tulsi couldn't be bothered.

People give Mayor Pete a hard time, but at least he is trying.

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

BigmanPigman

(51,635 posts)

42. Pete is suspending his campaign yet he is still there.

Reply to StevieM (Reply #29)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:46 PM

Mar 2020

I respect people like that. He has a bright future.

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

revmclaren

(2,532 posts)

57. I respect Mayor Pete a lot

Reply to StevieM (Reply #29)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:18 PM

Mar 2020

and I see him running and winning a presidential campaign in the future.

ONLY!!! 2020 and beyond.

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

johnthewoodworker

(694 posts)

43. It looks like Bernie was in Alabama 2015 during the 50 year anniversary. I wonder why he missed

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:48 PM

Mar 2020

this? It looks as thought this is perceived as a slight, or as a lack of concern for African American voters. I guess that the African American voter will either not vote for Bernie, if he is the nominee, and will instead stay home, or vote for the cat grabber or third party candidate. Is this the logical conclusion.

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

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

52. No, the conclusion is not logical.

Reply to johnthewoodworker (Reply #43)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:00 PM

Mar 2020

After 3+ years of Trump, AA voters see the hazard to our nation the clearest of everyone, IMO. I expect them to show up and vote blue in November.

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

Cha

(297,733 posts)

61. This is the still primary nad you have no

Reply to johnthewoodworker (Reply #43)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 10:48 AM

Mar 2020

idea what POC would do in the General Election.

No Dems are voting for trump.

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

Quixote1818

(28,979 posts)

46. Hey isn't expected to do well in Alabama so he is focusing on

Reply to iluvtennis (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:52 PM

Mar 2020

States he needs to focus on. They only have 2 days to hit a crap load of states. Give him a break. It may make more sense for the others to be there if they can compete well there.

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