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mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 03:39 PM Aug 2019

What if the candidates joined together

Instead of debating
All top tier candidates on stage laying out a plan for background checks and weapon restrictions.

Every one of them pledging to give Congress 100 days and if its not done ,time for executive order.

As each expressed their opinion ,voters can decide who will be the most effective.

It does not have to be a debate.It is no longer debatable.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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What if the candidates joined together (Original Post) mainstreetonce Aug 2019 OP
I'd love to hear their plans in detail. lark Aug 2019 #1
It diminishes leadership and policy nuance bucolic_frolic Aug 2019 #2
Indeed! What if they took back control of the debates, FraDon Aug 2019 #3
Brilliant! Perseus Aug 2019 #4
It is true mainstreetonce Aug 2019 #5
interesting AllaN01Bear Aug 2019 #6
God yes. nolabear Aug 2019 #7
Oh thank you for replying mainstreetonce Aug 2019 #8
It's a great idea, but finding a willing network might be a challenge. DesertRat Aug 2019 #9
Ill bet not. If they'd do it, it would be news. nolabear Aug 2019 #10
Aw shucks. It's a really bold idea though. And we need bold. nolabear Aug 2019 #11
 

lark

(23,099 posts)
1. I'd love to hear their plans in detail.
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 03:45 PM
Aug 2019

Think this is a good idea.

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

bucolic_frolic

(43,161 posts)
2. It diminishes leadership and policy nuance
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:00 PM
Aug 2019

Most voters know all Dems will do something about background checks.

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

FraDon

(518 posts)
3. Indeed! What if they took back control of the debates,
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:02 PM
Aug 2019

pledged to support the choice of the Democratic Delegates, offers to serve that ticket in a UNITY CABINET, and campaign as a 50-state team, up and down ballot. Expand the House, turn the Senate, win back Governors and state house/senate races.

PAPER BALLOTS. Nothing less.

Redefine the game. Start running as a team, like the Avengers, ASAP. Stop this useless horse-race and 24/7 play-by-play. Always, a crippling, circular firing squad; the friendliest of fire.

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

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
4. Brilliant!
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:05 PM
Aug 2019

Let the candidates know...very, very good. Thank you

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

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
5. It is true
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:08 PM
Aug 2019

So many of them are so good,I just want to see a team effort.

I love Joe,but there are four or five more I want to stand with him.

Don't waste an hour debating health policy that can't be solved till we control both houses.

Stick together and speak of how we will work together to solve the gun emergency.

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

AllaN01Bear

(18,216 posts)
6. interesting
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:28 PM
Aug 2019

1: beat trump on a united front
2: weapons checks and background checks
3: medicare for all
4 new green deal
5 : infastructure improvements
6 : restore the cuts to social programs

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

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
8. Oh thank you for replying
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 04:49 PM
Aug 2019

I read your posts and I respect your opinion.

I think the candidates need to declare a gun emergency and get a network to give them an hour to stand together on a stage this week!

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

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
9. It's a great idea, but finding a willing network might be a challenge.
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 05:04 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

nolabear

(41,963 posts)
10. Ill bet not. If they'd do it, it would be news.
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 05:10 PM
Aug 2019

I’m not delusional about any networks nobility but ratings? At least two would do it for that.

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

nolabear

(41,963 posts)
11. Aw shucks. It's a really bold idea though. And we need bold.
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 05:13 PM
Aug 2019

Heck, the shock it would inspire might rattle a few more out of their scripted responses.

We are badly wounded. No one should do anything but triage right now imo.

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