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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: NEWS: Bernie plans to participate in an April DNC debate-sign he isn't planning on dropping out soon [View all]BidenBacker
(1,089 posts)62. Biden needs a bridge...not a tightrope
Democrats grow nervous over primary delays
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/488685-democrats-grow-nervous-over-primary-delays
In theory, the Biden campaign could spend the next seven months with a singular focus instead of keeping one eye on a primary opponent whose chances of victory are virtually zero, Demissie said.
Biden finds himself in a delicate situation as he tries to pivot to the general election. As he transitions, he doesnt want to alienate Sanders supporters for fear they wont show up in November.
I think the concern is that as long as the primaries are active, Biden must be seen and must actually not be dismissive of Sanders, lest the Sanders diehards turn against him in the fall, Demissie added. So it's forcing the Biden team to walk a tightrope across a canyon when the bridge is right there.
What a waste of valuable time. One freaking old bridge troll holding up the works. Maybe this is how we get rid of him so we can move on to the main event already...
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/488685-democrats-grow-nervous-over-primary-delays
In theory, the Biden campaign could spend the next seven months with a singular focus instead of keeping one eye on a primary opponent whose chances of victory are virtually zero, Demissie said.
Biden finds himself in a delicate situation as he tries to pivot to the general election. As he transitions, he doesnt want to alienate Sanders supporters for fear they wont show up in November.
I think the concern is that as long as the primaries are active, Biden must be seen and must actually not be dismissive of Sanders, lest the Sanders diehards turn against him in the fall, Demissie added. So it's forcing the Biden team to walk a tightrope across a canyon when the bridge is right there.
What a waste of valuable time. One freaking old bridge troll holding up the works. Maybe this is how we get rid of him so we can move on to the main event already...
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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NEWS: Bernie plans to participate in an April DNC debate-sign he isn't planning on dropping out soon [View all]
Skya Rhen
Mar 2020
OP
WE DON'T NEED NO MORE STINKIN' DEBATES. People are dying. DROP OUT NOW B.S.
trueblue2007
Mar 2020
#4
The primary is over and there should be no debate...people have to work cameras and other tech stuff
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#65
The Process, Sir, Is Intended To Play Out With The Obvious Loser Folding
The Magistrate
Mar 2020
#74
2 losses when it went the way you proscribe. 0-2 doesn't sound like good odds to me.
Gore1FL
Mar 2020
#87
It is not a good thing...Consider 16 and the General...but no worries Biden won't play his game nor
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#85
Give Biden free air time for one. With people staying home the audience might be huge.
Gore1FL
Mar 2020
#72
I live in a state that hasn't had its primary yet and that doesn't have excuse-free absentee ballots
femmedem
Mar 2020
#76
I agree. Any media attention is good. Remind the public that we're still here!! nt
LAS14
Mar 2020
#81
Bernie's Supporters Prob Have No Idea How Much He is Disliked By Large Numbers of Dems or Why
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#12
His votes so far this year are 81% of those in 2016 for states that can be compared....
George II
Mar 2020
#29
This Debate Should be after 4/28 When the Next Multi-State Primaries Are Scheduled
Indykatie
Mar 2020
#9
Nope, Biden must now say No more debates and they must concentrate on the big picture.
sunonmars
Mar 2020
#10
Good luck. The participant in that debate can do it from his living room. The last debate was 3/15.
George II
Mar 2020
#18
No. He's forecast to lose ALL of the last 27 primaries/caucuses. Delegate-wise...
George II
Mar 2020
#32
Maybe in normal times it would not be fair to ask him to pull out with those numbers
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2020
#35
We are exhausted with debates. We know enough about both candidates to make up our minds.
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#39