Bernie get in his eight years as President first and then Elizabeth would still be young enough to serve two terms as President.

But, if Liz wins the primary, which would not surprise me at all, as she is a highly accomplished, self-made woman, she would make an excellent President. She certainly has the best shot at shattering the "glass ceiling"... she would make this country so damn proud serving as the first female President!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

7. Eight years??? Lord.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 10:01 AM

Mar 2019

Bernie get in his eight years as President first

He won't survive beyond Super Tuesday. Besides, we still haven't seen hide-nor-hair of his full TAX RETURNS. I think it's time to face facts... He and Jane have NO INTENTION of releasing them. If they were going to release ten years of their FULL tax returns, they would have done so already.

Jane and he want us to imagine that they're searching through unmarked shoeboxes of paperwork stored in their attic... only... this is not 1968. Neither he nor Jane are the technological Luddites that they're pretending to be.

There is NO "tweaking" or "adjusting" or "finalizing" or polishing that needs to be done. Fact of the matter is... if those tax returns were good enough for the IRS, then they are good enough to present to the American people.

Where are the TAX RETURNS? What are he and Jane afraid of letting us see? The American people deserve to know where their money comes from, whether taxes were paid properly and promptly, where it's being saved (domestic or offshore), and where/how it's being invested.

Yet all we hear is excuse after excuse and delay upon delay. It looks fishy.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

8. As Bernie has said quite clearly, just a few more things to do, and then you'll have them...

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 10:51 AM

Mar 2019

and, don't forget, that'll be good enough.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

13. There's NOTHING left to do. If they were submitted to the IRS, then they are ALREADY COMPLETE! He's...

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 11:48 AM

Mar 2019

just a few more things to do

There's NOTHING left to do. If they were submitted to the IRS, then they are ALREADY COMPLETE! He's never going to release his taxes.

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

comradebillyboy

(10,154 posts)

14. He's been saying that for years now.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 12:00 PM

Mar 2019

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

TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)

17. He's been saying that for four years.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 09:03 PM

Mar 2019

At some point, you might want to consider that he's not being entirely upfront with you.

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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

18. I believe Bernie. He prolly just needs a lil more time to put his recent returns in order...

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #17)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 11:11 PM

Mar 2019

including the 2018 tax year, which likely has yet to be filed with the IRS. I'll be disappointed and, quite frankly, surprised if Bernie doesn't provide at least some form of summary tax info prior to the first debate.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

3. I guess it is his turn

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 08:45 AM

Mar 2019

I wonder if they have a schedule worked out on that or just do it on the fly?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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TexasTowelie

(112,239 posts)

4. Meanwhile, I was reading one Website on the left

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 08:51 AM

Mar 2019

that referred to Biden as Status Quo Joe (and SQJ).

I'm certain that Biden is more than capable to responding from the bashing from either direction.

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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

9. He'll always be good ole "Uncle Joe" to me. That's his persona... an all-round good guy!!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 10:55 AM

Mar 2019

Is he a bit status-quo? Perhaps, when you compare him to a true, long-time progressive candidate like Bernie. But, that's not a dig at Biden... he just has a different political viewpoint, to which he's entitled. He certainly doesn't deserve to be ridiculed for it.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

CrossingTheRubicon

(731 posts)

10. Some of us might disagree that Bernard Sanders (I-Vt) is a progressive.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 11:06 AM

Mar 2019

Progress requires positive accomplishments in moving things forward.

In my estimation, both HRC and Joe Biden are far more progressive than the junior Senator from Vermont.

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

11. LOL... not even close!! But, okay, we'll see your candidate out on the campaign trail, hopefully...

Reply to CrossingTheRubicon (Reply #10)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 11:20 AM

Mar 2019

and then we'll see who's the progressive and who's the moderate (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

CrossingTheRubicon

(731 posts)

12. I agree. Not even close.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #11)

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 11:42 AM

Mar 2019

Setting back progress is regressive.

Advocating for "Democratic Socialism" is also regressive. As are isolationism and being anti-trade.

Ties to the NRA, selective support for yuge defense spending (when it is in your district), calling civil rights "identity politics," comforting folks who are uncomfortable voting for blacks, and a lack of financial transparency are not "progressive" stances.

And resorting to populism is the least progressive tactic of all.

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