My guess is that there will be a massive group of trolls in on the day VP Biden announces

[Peacetrain]

The s**t stirring should be right off the the charts.. looking at a the attacks on others who have jumped in.. But after all these years.. not worried.. VP Biden will be up to the challenge..

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Well, the anti-Beto trolls came out pretty fast last week,

so we should the same, at least, when Biden announces.

[Peacetrain]

3. That is true... We heard Beto speak.. and he is good..

He was here in Iowa looking and talking to people on what they wanted.. he was good ...

[Politicub]

8. They sure did. And within minutes.

Suddenly people with low post-counts (50 - 200) were out in full-force. Many of them have gone dormant, waiting for the next opportunity to sow divisiveness.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. People with legitimate concerns, too.

[Sherman A1]

6. Agreed

Not every post that does not fawn over a candidate that one likes is not the work of a troll and frankly name calling is not going to advance the discussion of issues. People are allowed to have concerns and questions.

[ZeroSomeBrains]

11. The constant name-calling and trolling does no one any good

I loved how Biden did as VP. I love Andrew Yang's UBI proposal although I don't think it's a substitution for the safety net. I love how Senator Harris questioned Rapeanaugh. But at the same time I have differences with all the candidates including Senator Sanders and his stance on guns. Specifically the support for gun manufacturers to be immune from lawsuits. There is way too much us against them among primary voters already and we're just a few months into this.

[MineralMan]

4. Accusations of trollery are probably not a good idea.

That's true for a number of reasons. We're obviously going to have avid supporters of most candidates. Some of those might point out perceived flaws with other candidates. That's not necessarily trolling. Often, it's just enthusiasm for a favorite and a mistaken idea of how to build support for that candidate.

Accusing a fellow DUer of being a troll, however, is likely to get posts hidden. It's better, probably, to point out the flaws in another DUers arguments or positions. That might seem difficult at times, but it's the best way to deal with people who are attempting to trash your favorite candidate.

In any case, it's probably going to get a little raucous around here as time passes. So, put on your patience hat and your rational armor and join the discussion.

[WeekiWater]

5. I would not vote for Biden in a primary and have good reasons for that.

I have stated them here numerous times. I've started seeing some unhinged attacks on Biden therefore will not be jumping in to tarnish him when he announces.

[OhZone]

7. I'm strongly leaning Biden -

It's funny how some on one of my weird forums thinks I only vote for my vagina, being obsessed with Hillary only, and attack me for being down on Sanders.

At the same time, I keep saying and have always said, I will vote for any Dem over a Con.

At this moment, I like Biden's experience, his potential in the swing states, and his ability to laugh at Gish Gallops.

I like all the other Dem candidates too, however.

Biden/Harris or
Biden/Beto

would be great!

[David__77]

9. I would like hearing about Biden's proposals should he run.

I’ve had an appreciation of him.

[Amimnoch]

10. Not here.

LOVE Joe! Wouldn't shed a single tear if he wins the primary, and would proudly phone bank, canvas, donate to, and vote for him in the GE.

[Talking Tom]

12. New PPP poll from Iowa: Biden 29%, Sanders 14%

https://iowastartingline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PPP-Poll-Toplines-March-2019.pdf

[elleng]

13. Quite enough of that happening NOW.