Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumThis Close to Flipping Again -- Elizabeth Warren is downright IMPRESSIVE!
Have flipped around a lot.
*First to Kamala (however, now just don't think she's ready for POTUS now -- in the Administration - YES -- POTUS -- Not Now).
*Then felt like we needed to "Go Safe" and lean to Biden. However, this was largely two-folds. One, Biden served in Barack Obama's administration and POTUS Obama was and remains a True Inspiration. So, moving towards Biden seemed like the "Safe" move. However, his lack of Campaigning and "fighting for it" thus far have raised huge concerns. Also, the position on the Hyde Amendment with the 24 hour flip-flop when he should have been laid out his position that the Hyde Amendment needs to go AWAY -- FAR AWAY in this era were Women's Choice is threatened -- made us move back to Undecided.
*Next, we attended a Detroit Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren. Our biggest issue with Warren was IF she could beat Trump. Well, after listening to her speak with the passion in her voice as it relates to the positions she cares about, her story (starting from Community College and reaching achieving a Law Degree), her history (as a consumer and financial regulations advocate), her Plans (She has a Plan for darn near everything) and how Strong she appeared in the Town Hall -- along with her WILLINGNESS to take a picture and speak with the large group that gathered to meet with her (of just regular folks by the way) -- WE ARE CONVINCED.
Elizabeth Warren is Fighting to Not Only Beat Trump -- But to be READY to TAKE THE JOB ON DAY ONE of LEADING THIS GREAT NATION (yes, we shouted that).
With that, we are 150% behind Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic Nomination and the WIN to remove ALL THINGS TRUMP from the White House and the Power that goes along with being President of the United States!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
SWBTATTReg
(22,171 posts)good candidates! Goes to show you that when Americans become concerned about their country, they step up to the plate!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
monmouth4
(9,710 posts)is definitely what she is, and I love how down to earth she is.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)She is smarter than he is and far more electable. They are very similar on most issues but she is more effective. BS is blocking Warrens success. If BS withdraws, Ill support Warren over Biden and Buttigieg. Ive withdrawn my support for Kamala early on after the first cnn townhall - she is obviously not ready for potus especially considering incredible competition. She would be great as AG.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Turin_C3PO
(14,077 posts)I respect the ideas hes introduced into the mainstream discussion but his time is over, IMO.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Policy-wise, they are similar. But their personalities are very different. Sanders will get that small hardcore left that flaked out in 2016. Warren will get everyone else. The flakes will always be flakes.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JI7
(89,276 posts)win the nomination.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
oldsoftie
(12,615 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Politicub
(12,165 posts)I started with Harris
Then a brief infatuation with Klobuchar after her CNN Town Hall
Flipped to Buttigieg because how could I not?
Flipped to Warren and I dont remember why.
And now back to Harris because of her prosecutorial and legal approaches to problems.
And now Im close to flipping back to Warren because she is impressive, motivating and in command of policy details.
I guess this means, technically, that I am undecided. I just dont like the undecided bit appearing in my posts. I dont care for it on others posts when they criticize such and such candidate. Its only fair to let people know how you lean.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
pnwmom
(108,996 posts)before a single primary or debate?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Politicub
(12,165 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
calimary
(81,509 posts)I found her fiery conviction, as authentic and forceful as can be, to be tremendously appealing. You could feel it - the intensity. Shes for real. And outraged and burning with anger over the deterioration of the spirit of this country.
Fiery. Thats the word that kept coming up in my mind as I watched her. She burns with outrage. Guess what - so do I!!! I'm right there with her: pissed off as Hell!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Dozens of reasons I am impressed with her, always have been, can't find any negatives.
I understand biden's appeal to many, he represents the proud time that he and Obama were in charge.
but I am drawn to Warren's consistent history of fighting for "fairness" and protecting the consumers who have been devoured of late by
rapacious greedy big biz.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Moral Compass
(1,526 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
More_Cowbell
(2,191 posts)The way that I feel Sanders did in 2016.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
blue cat
(2,415 posts)From Kamala. I wont change my preference on the DU.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Turin_C3PO
(14,077 posts)She could be our nominee. However Im still convinced Bidens the man to flip those ever important swing states.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)extremely crucial in any time, but now that the leader of the free world is incompetent, incurious, and has so messed up our relationships with other foreign powers, perhaps never so urgently in need of attention, knowledge, experience.
We need to regain the respect we had in the world under Obama. Trump has stirred up hornets nests, played with fire, encouraged destabilizing influencers. Russia has put its thumb on the scale in Europe; North Korea has threatened to nuke the West Coast.
So although I do think Biden has the best chance for an electoral college win over Trump, I think
he is especially qualified for these perilous times.
And frankly, along with the roster of concerns most democrats have, we overlook serious challenges we face to regain and gain ground as we navigate rough seas Trump has been churning up these past two years if we do not prioritize a candidates qualifications in foreign policy and relations.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
zentrum
(9,865 posts)Good to hear about your journey.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
FreeWheatForever
(53 posts)Warren checks off all the boxes whether she faces the criminal or some other republican criminal.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
SunSeeker
(51,726 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
flyingfysh
(1,990 posts)We in Massachusetts would lose her as our Senator. But she would be a great President.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tblue37
(65,490 posts)the way they did to Hillary.
The more people see her, though, the more they like her.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hulk
(6,699 posts)....but I really like her a lot. Just hate to lose a seat in the Senate and chance some piece of gop shit like brown winning it, with his gop lies and deceit. I have so little faith in my fellow countrymen these days.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueWI
(1,736 posts)Warren was my #1, then I learned more about Inslee, but that doesn't change the deep respect I have for Warren. She would be an amazing person to break the glass ceiling over the presidency and is well-deserving of her growing support as a candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
trev
(1,480 posts)but I would happily pull the lever* for Warren.
*Yes, I know, my age is showing.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided