Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(94,699 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Fiendish Thingy
(15,651 posts)And only when Trump's crimes involved smearing him.
So more of a follower than leader, don't you think?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)Seriously, Biden was late to the dance in calling for impeachment of Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)His speech has way more impact than those who called for it ...as a political strategy.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,839 posts)doesn't count? Or we're fighting for the soul of the country?
Truth is that Joe Biden is the only candidate who called Trump out for what he is from Day 1.
And yes, that is leadership.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)been followers, and of his call for unity, which some folks derided.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)seemed very flat
Where was the anti-Trump fire? Noticeably missing.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
It does no candidate any favors to treat impeachment as anything but.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 24, 2019, 04:13 PM - Edit history (1)
Not what I had hoped to hear. THIS was his moment to make the case to the nation why Trump MUST be impeached. Joe came up flat.
Not inspiring.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)Let it be...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)He didn't make a strong case for impeachment. He seemed washed out.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)Biden needed to make a riveting case FOR impeachment. He simply did not.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
the truth might be unpleasant to hear, but it's still the truth.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)not a good look.
I am sorry that this speech fell flat, I was hoping that Biden would excoriate Trump, and so did the media. They were waiting for fiery comments from Biden on why impeachment is needed NOW and did not get that.
Huge missed opportunity.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)your disappointment.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluewater
(5,376 posts)not a good look.
Sorry, it's not my fault that this speech seemed so flat and uninspiring. It was huge missed opportunity, the media was waiting with baited breath for a good pounding of Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peregrine Took
(7,417 posts)I was hoping for a powerful statement - a clarion call to action.
Once more, I was disappointed.
Where are our orators like Ted Kennedy? Now is the time for a true leader to step up.
In my mind, he stepped aside.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bluewater
(5,376 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)Just curious what the other Democratic candidates are saying in public statements.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jcgoldie
(11,638 posts)And her position has not changed. Nice to see others catching up to her.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,377 posts)Next thing you know they'll be asking who else has taken a stand agiainst corruption.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bluewater
(5,376 posts)Seriously, how could anyone not know what a leading candidate is saying on this issue? It's been all over the news.
And, as always, google is our friend.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)there is so much info to gather. The case will be made in the hearings with evidence to accompany it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,820 posts)He's not an orator and has never pretended he was; it's not his style. But you don't have to be a so-called orator to be an effective communicator. I thought his speech was exactly what it should have been. And Biden has to tread a little more carefully in choosing his rhetoric than some more rant-inclined candidates because he and his son have been personally dragged into the situation. He can't be seen as even looking like he's pursuing impeachment for personal reasons (although I'm sure the GOP will make that claim).
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)does not comply with lawful requests. He reminded us that our country, based on an experiment in self-governing, is a beacon for others. He reminded us that many have fought and died for our democratic ideals.
He did not, however, make the issue about himself or get all righteous. Struck the right tone.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)He struck the right tone
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)I'm not near a TV.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)as a serious issue ...I still fear the results though...could empower Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Andy823
(11,495 posts)Harris spoke out last night:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287291807
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,643 posts)my knowledge...but then I don't really follow Harris.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Andy823
(11,495 posts)only Biden treated it as a serious issue. I think what Harris said was pretty serious.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Andy823
(11,495 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,820 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,487 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden