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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:44 PM Dec 2019

How did Biden know the man he chewed out wasn't a Democrat? And why didn't Biden simply say

that the claim made by the man was completely false, and not a bit of evidence has ever supported it?

Because when Biden said, "No one says" that he sent his son to get the job -- that was wrong. LOTS of people in the rightwing media are saying that. And the person -- possibly a Democrat -- who asked the question wasn't necessarily lying. He might have been brainwashed by Fox or some other rightwing outlet.

What I think Biden meant was no one has ever provided a bit of evidence for a claim like that. I wish he'd said that, instead of calling the man a damned liar.

I hope his staff is helping to prepare him on this topic. He needs to do better than "no one says" and switch to something like "there is zero evidence that that is true" or "this has been debunked over and over."

I am resigned to the fact that Joe Biden fans will always defend him no matter what. But if he's going to be the nominee, I'm hoping he can get better prepared to handle the inevitable media lies.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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How did Biden know the man he chewed out wasn't a Democrat? And why didn't Biden simply say (Original Post) pnwmom Dec 2019 OP
It's time to call the damned liars what they are. The longer we play pretend the greater the damage. PubliusEnigma Dec 2019 #1
The man was a Warren supporter... brooklynite Dec 2019 #20
What Warren supporter would say that Biden was selling access to Obama? emulatorloo Dec 2019 #37
Go ahead and call the reporters who say that liars. But not the people who are duped by the RW media pnwmom Dec 2019 #46
Also, he said he was a Warren supporter and is not...so he is a liar and a plant. Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #63
I know two Independents who are Warren supporters. They used to support Bernie pnwmom Dec 2019 #64
I saw other stuff...as I told you. He is no Warren supporter. Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #81
But what is his name, so I can read about him, too? n/t pnwmom Dec 2019 #82
I saw his name on some right wing rag...maybe the examiner...can't remember...could not post it here Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #88
it was something new, afaik. never heard biden sent him, nor that it had anything to do mopinko Dec 2019 #2
Like you, I hadn't heard the story framed that way, including in what I've read about what they're highplainsdem Dec 2019 #21
I've heard it often from conservative friends of Democrats I know on FB. pnwmom Dec 2019 #47
you've heard obama dragged into it? mopinko Dec 2019 #72
Could you be more specific? George Kent testified that he had shared his concerns pnwmom Dec 2019 #74
the guy said he set him up in the job so that he could get influence for obama. mopinko Dec 2019 #75
Okay, he wasn't implying that Obama was behind this. pnwmom Dec 2019 #79
yes he was. he said it was to get influence for obama. mopinko Dec 2019 #80
He said "the president," not Obama. In context, that meant, "President Zelensky," pnwmom Dec 2019 #112
Yes. This was disappointing. PatrickforO Dec 2019 #3
+1 nt JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #30
Really? how not surprising. You support someone else...I thought he did just fine...but go ahead Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #45
+1 RelativelyJones Dec 2019 #103
Thanks. Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #108
Hindsight is 20/20. He's already admitted he needs to do better at keeping his cool Siwsan Dec 2019 #4
Did he say that before or after he lost his cool this time? nt pnwmom Dec 2019 #48
After Siwsan Dec 2019 #59
What Democrat would say that Biden was selling access to Obama? Peacetrain Dec 2019 #5
I'm afraid zipplewrath Dec 2019 #6
Who ever the Democratic nom is Iliyah Dec 2019 #12
Please don't forget this is a primary. nt JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #33
No candidate is immune but Biden can withstand it where the others won't. Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #43
proud of Biden evertonfc Dec 2019 #7
Yep he did great BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #10
Hey.. Cha Dec 2019 #14
Yes! Editing now! BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #15
Full disclosure.. I do Cha Dec 2019 #24
The more awful the OP the more likely I am to have typos BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #31
lol.. that's true! Cha Dec 2019 #34
Biden did great and it's no surprise that the typical responses R B Garr Dec 2019 #65
He did the right thing itsrobert Dec 2019 #8
So the person was a Democrat who might have been brainwashed by FOX? emulatorloo Dec 2019 #9
Anything to bash Biden BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #13
... emulatorloo Dec 2019 #16
lol.. as if we don't have enough to deal with! Cha Dec 2019 #38
Fox's audience may not be what you think. pnwmom Dec 2019 #52
I absolutely do not believe that...and defending Fox to bash Biden? Really? Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #86
You're damn right we will "defend Biden" bc of Cha Dec 2019 #11
He could pull a girl out of a burning building and there would be people here criticizing it. BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #18
Yeah, some would find an angle.. Cha Dec 2019 #26
Cory Booker carried his neighbor out of a burning building. pnwmom Dec 2019 #53
LOL so true - he could have done it without treestar Dec 2019 #102
Too much "toxic masculinity" The Valley Below Dec 2019 #115
Democrat or not - the man is a filthy liar. Skya Rhen Dec 2019 #17
How do you know he isn't just misinformed, because he's trusting the wrong sources? n/t pnwmom Dec 2019 #51
Oh please. The guy is obviously not a Warren supporter redstateblues Dec 2019 #69
From the video, it looked like the guy was nervous while trying to talk, at first. nt Quackers Dec 2019 #19
He sounded nervous to me, too. nt pnwmom Dec 2019 #54
CNN said the guy said he would still vote for Joe over Trump. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #22
CNN says what??.. Farmer says he is not voting for Biden... he is a tool Peacetrain Dec 2019 #23
Yeah. I heard that on CNN. Not verified yet by Joe Otterbein. Yet. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #28
Registered independents can vote for anyone. So can R's and Fox viewers for that matter. pnwmom Dec 2019 #55
This post is surprising; I thought you liked Biden LongtimeAZDem Dec 2019 #25
Or at least were fair.. lol! Cha Dec 2019 #27
I'm sure you are not attacking the OP writer. JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #29
Yeah yeah... the OP is always attacking Joe Biden and Cha Dec 2019 #32
Nailed it, Cha! highplainsdem Dec 2019 #35
Thank You, highplainsdem! Cha Dec 2019 #39
As if! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Dec 2019 #40
The poster is fairer than you are, because that Joe knows pnwmom Dec 2019 #56
omg.. you're denying it. Well that doesn't matter Cha Dec 2019 #90
Obviously you haven't noticed, but Sanders is hardly a favorite of mine, pnwmom Dec 2019 #92
What the Frick Ever. Cha Dec 2019 #93
haven't seen the attacks on Bernie or Liz or anyone else treestar Dec 2019 #100
LOL, I practically have the browbeating memorized. R B Garr Dec 2019 #57
... treestar Dec 2019 #99
Bullshit...no one but Fox says that...never heard any of that...the guy was spouting Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #41
That is my point. Fox DOES say that, along with others in the RW media. So it makes no sense pnwmom Dec 2019 #50
The guy was lying...a right winger and he showed up spouting Fox shit...I like Biden's closing r Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #62
How do you know he's a right winger? What is the guy's name? pnwmom Dec 2019 #66
No one of any honesty says that. Fox News is no one. gulliver Dec 2019 #78
It's so touching you're tying to protect this idiot bc Cha Dec 2019 #42
I'm not trying to protect this guy. He's just one guy. I do hope that Biden pnwmom Dec 2019 #49
Fuck that. Biden was right to have righteous anger. phleshdef Dec 2019 #44
He's mad at himself, because he knows his mistake was in having that "don't ask don't tell" pnwmom Dec 2019 #58
He has no business telling his son where to work or where not to work. phleshdef Dec 2019 #68
There were people in the Obama administration who expressed concern about Hunter's pnwmom Dec 2019 #70
I know. So the fuck what? phleshdef Dec 2019 #71
So you are actually supporting the BS about Hunter? treestar Dec 2019 #101
No. Biden took no action that benefited Hunter. But it's too bad Biden pnwmom Dec 2019 #107
I don't care about George Kent treestar Dec 2019 #110
According to Kent, the reason the Obama administration did nothing about it was because they felt pnwmom Dec 2019 #111
Until today I never heard anyone claim bluedye33139 Dec 2019 #60
Yeah, and Nancy bullied a poor reporter asking a legitimate question today, too! Her staff needs to NBachers Dec 2019 #61
LOL MustLoveBeagles Dec 2019 #73
I thought Biden looked good. I'd be pissed too. jalan48 Dec 2019 #67
I like seeing Joe justifiably fiery sometimes redstateblues Dec 2019 #76
I heard someone on MSNBC (don't remember who) ask what the reaction would have been had Hillary StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #77
Yup, we know the answer. This reminds me of a comment someone made recently pnwmom Dec 2019 #83
I don't believe for a minute the man is a Democrat peggysue2 Dec 2019 #84
There's nothing contradictory about being an Independent and supporting Warren for this election pnwmom Dec 2019 #85
I wouldn't believe any guy who claims to be a Warren supporter and then proceeds to peggysue2 Dec 2019 #87
Name right here on DU...this is the guy you are so concerned about... Demsrule86 Dec 2019 #89
Yes, protecting Merle Gorman because it's a chance to Cha Dec 2019 #91
I don't understand the debate about whether the guy is a Democrat NJCher Dec 2019 #94
I agree that Biden needs to come up with a better answer. His don't ask don't tell policy pnwmom Dec 2019 #95
I completely agree with you and I hope that his staff will help him script a strong, non defensive karynnj Dec 2019 #96
No Democrat would start on the Ukraine/Hunter bullshit treestar Dec 2019 #97
But Biden didn't say "No Democrat says." He said "No one says." pnwmom Dec 2019 #106
Nit picky about who says it treestar Dec 2019 #109
It's not nit picky to say it's false that "no one says it," when one of the chief people pnwmom Dec 2019 #113
And his detractors will have a problem with every little thing treestar Dec 2019 #98
The best day of the campaign so far. The Valley Below Dec 2019 #104
This election JustAnotherGen Dec 2019 #105
Trump will hit him hard on his son. He needs to do better than he did there because that Autumn Dec 2019 #114
 

PubliusEnigma

(1,583 posts)
1. It's time to call the damned liars what they are. The longer we play pretend the greater the damage.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:47 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,598 posts)
20. The man was a Warren supporter...
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:59 PM
Dec 2019

Separately, the man told the 77-year-old Biden that he worries the former vice president is too old for the presidency. Biden challenged the man to a pushup contest and an IQ test. The man later told reporters that he prefers Elizabeth Warren, a 70-year-old Massachusetts senator, for president.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-nw-joe-biden-iowa-voter-20191205-jclmqxewyrhsnhmeyuk5kcin2y-story.html

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

emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)
37. What Warren supporter would say that Biden was selling access to Obama?
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:22 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
46. Go ahead and call the reporters who say that liars. But not the people who are duped by the RW media
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:01 PM
Dec 2019

And when Biden says "no one says this" he's not telling the truth either.

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

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
63. Also, he said he was a Warren supporter and is not...so he is a liar and a plant.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:35 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
64. I know two Independents who are Warren supporters. They used to support Bernie
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:37 PM
Dec 2019

and have switched to Warren.

So what is your evidence that he is lying about supporting her?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
81. I saw other stuff...as I told you. He is no Warren supporter.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:10 AM
Dec 2019

He is a liar and a trumper.

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

(108,980 posts)
82. But what is his name, so I can read about him, too? n/t
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:14 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
88. I saw his name on some right wing rag...maybe the examiner...can't remember...could not post it here
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:30 AM
Dec 2019

But he is a rightie...voted for Trump I think...and I don't buy that anyone who listens to Fox supports Warren...not in a million years. He is a liar and attacked Biden's kid.

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

(70,127 posts)
2. it was something new, afaik. never heard biden sent him, nor that it had anything to do
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:48 PM
Dec 2019

w obama.
lordy knows what they are saying on fox, but i never heard it linked back to obama.
i think that is what set him off. this wasnt the same old shit, this was a whole other front opening up. and he is likely right that no one ever said that on msnbc. i watch it all day, and i have never heard anything like it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

highplainsdem

(49,004 posts)
21. Like you, I hadn't heard the story framed that way, including in what I've read about what they're
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:02 PM
Dec 2019

saying on Fox.

The man was obviously a provacateur, there to attack Joe and get that slanderous question in the news.

Biden handled it appropriately. His anger was completely justified.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
47. I've heard it often from conservative friends of Democrats I know on FB.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:03 PM
Dec 2019

They are deluded, but they do exist. It's wrong to say that "no one says" these things. Lots of people do -- just not knowledgable people.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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mopinko

(70,127 posts)
72. you've heard obama dragged into it?
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:26 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
74. Could you be more specific? George Kent testified that he had shared his concerns
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:30 AM
Dec 2019

about the Bidens with the Obama administration, if that's what you're talking about.

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

mopinko

(70,127 posts)
75. the guy said he set him up in the job so that he could get influence for obama.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:33 AM
Dec 2019

i have never heard that, and it is a significant escalation in the bullshit.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
79. Okay, he wasn't implying that Obama was behind this.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:42 AM
Dec 2019

But, yes, the general idea I have often heard expressed by RWers is that the Ukrainians were "buying" Hunter to get more influence in the Obama/Biden administration-- which is the way it works in many countries in the world.

This has been the story all along, so I'm not sure why you think this is an escalation.

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

mopinko

(70,127 posts)
80. yes he was. he said it was to get influence for obama.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:44 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
112. He said "the president," not Obama. In context, that meant, "President Zelensky,"
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 07:26 AM
Dec 2019

which is clear from the second sentence. The claim was that they were trying to buy access for President Zelensky.

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

PatrickforO

(14,577 posts)
3. Yes. This was disappointing.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:48 PM
Dec 2019

I was embarrassed for Biden.

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

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
45. Really? how not surprising. You support someone else...I thought he did just fine...but go ahead
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:33 PM
Dec 2019

and try to pump up your candidate by tearing Biden down folks...it only makes him stronger. And please note he handled it himself didn't ask staff to do it for him.

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

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
4. Hindsight is 20/20. He's already admitted he needs to do better at keeping his cool
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:48 PM
Dec 2019

I'm giving him a pass. One thing we've learned from Joe, he listens to people when they give him advice. I'd be surprised if we see that, again. And you KNOW the GOP is going to be trolling him at future events.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
48. Did he say that before or after he lost his cool this time? nt
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:04 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
59. After
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:29 PM
Dec 2019

I admit that I can't bring to memory another incidence that hits my bar for lost cool. But then, it's late and my brain is shutting down.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)
5. What Democrat would say that Biden was selling access to Obama?
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:49 PM
Dec 2019

I hope his staff bought him the biggest beer and you are damn right I will defend him and am proud as hell of him

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

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)
6. I'm afraid
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:49 PM
Dec 2019

I worry that this is the "email controversy"of his campaign. This falsehood will dog him throughout his campaign. I worried about it with HRC and I worry about it with him. Dunno who of the current candidates is "immune" from this but it may be my determining factor.

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

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
12. Who ever the Democratic nom is
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:54 PM
Dec 2019

you can rely on the Republican smear machine to lie on them where the corporate media will repeat wholeheartedly.

It does not matter. VP is constantly targeted because is he the "front runner" from the right and unfortunately from the left.

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

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)
33. Please don't forget this is a primary. nt
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:19 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
43. No candidate is immune but Biden can withstand it where the others won't.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:31 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

evertonfc

(1,713 posts)
7. proud of Biden
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:51 PM
Dec 2019

Who gives a shit if he was a Democrat. I love the response and hope there is more.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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BannonsLiver

(16,396 posts)
10. Yep he did great
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:53 PM
Dec 2019

Some want us to disarm and play nice with deplorables. Not gonna happen.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
14. Hey..
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:55 PM
Dec 2019

did you mean to say he "did" great?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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BannonsLiver

(16,396 posts)
15. Yes! Editing now!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:56 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
24. Full disclosure.. I do
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:06 PM
Dec 2019

things like that all the time and have to go back and edit.. what's up with that?!!

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

(16,396 posts)
31. The more awful the OP the more likely I am to have typos
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:17 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
34. lol.. that's true!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:20 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)
65. Biden did great and it's no surprise that the typical responses
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:38 PM
Dec 2019

here didn’t match at all what actually happened.

I had to wait to watch the video until I got to the car, and Biden was perfectly fine. Not anything like what was being described here. I should know better by now to see and hear things for myself. This phony drama gets really old.

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

itsrobert

(14,157 posts)
8. He did the right thing
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:52 PM
Dec 2019

Ignorant people need to be called out. If not, every dunce can watch or read something without any vetting and repeat it as fact. Nobody wants to be called a liar. But if you are going to repeat things in a public setting, prepared to be slapped down if it's just plain wrong.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)
9. So the person was a Democrat who might have been brainwashed by FOX?
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:52 PM
Dec 2019

Interesting theory, I don’t really know many Democrats who are Sean Hannity fans.

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

BannonsLiver

(16,396 posts)
13. Anything to bash Biden
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:54 PM
Dec 2019

Doesn’t have to make sense, apparently

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Undecided
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
38. lol.. as if we don't have enough to deal with!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:23 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
52. Fox's audience may not be what you think.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:11 PM
Dec 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/03/12/fox-news-audience-may-not-be-what-you-think-even-if-programming-usually-is/

According to another Pew poll released in 2017, 10 percent of Fox News’s audience identifies as liberal Democrats. That’s far less than the percentage that identifies as conservative Republicans, but again, it’s not nothing. In fact, more than half of Fox News’s audience isn’t made up of conservative Republicans (and conservative independents who lean Republican).
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
86. I absolutely do not believe that...and defending Fox to bash Biden? Really?
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:24 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
11. You're damn right we will "defend Biden" bc of
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:53 PM
Dec 2019

the disingenuous crap that some come up with to try and drag on him.

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

BannonsLiver

(16,396 posts)
18. He could pull a girl out of a burning building and there would be people here criticizing it.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:58 PM
Dec 2019

“He was too forceful in saving her life1!1!”

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

Cha

(297,317 posts)
26. Yeah, some would find an angle..
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:10 PM
Dec 2019

"..he went to a fundraiser.. protested by BS supporters.. " so it was framed as ".. Biden crossed a picket line..".. That's just one time we "Defended" him.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
53. Cory Booker carried his neighbor out of a burning building.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:15 PM
Dec 2019

Maybe that's where that thought came from.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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treestar

(82,383 posts)
102. LOL so true - he could have done it without
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:17 PM
Dec 2019

putting his hands on her! He should have called for help so he didn't touch her! How did he not know you should not move an injured person?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)
115. Too much "toxic masculinity"
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 10:06 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)
17. Democrat or not - the man is a filthy liar.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:58 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
51. How do you know he isn't just misinformed, because he's trusting the wrong sources? n/t
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:09 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
69. Oh please. The guy is obviously not a Warren supporter
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:54 PM
Dec 2019

I seriously doubt that he voted for the Obama/Biden ticket

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Quackers

(2,256 posts)
19. From the video, it looked like the guy was nervous while trying to talk, at first. nt
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 09:59 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
54. He sounded nervous to me, too. nt
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:15 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)
22. CNN said the guy said he would still vote for Joe over Trump.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:02 PM
Dec 2019

That's makes him a Dem supporter. For now.

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

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)
23. CNN says what??.. Farmer says he is not voting for Biden... he is a tool
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:04 PM
Dec 2019

He went in there to bash Biden and Obama.. He is NOT a Dem supporter of any shape. He is a registered Independent

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

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)
28. Yeah. I heard that on CNN. Not verified yet by Joe Otterbein. Yet.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:13 PM
Dec 2019

I'll keep my eye out for it.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
55. Registered independents can vote for anyone. So can R's and Fox viewers for that matter.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:17 PM
Dec 2019

So why alienate them by calling them names for asking about a story they heard on Fox?

Why not just educate them about the story being a lie? Why call them a liar when maybe they had been duped?

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

LongtimeAZDem

(4,494 posts)
25. This post is surprising; I thought you liked Biden
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:10 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
27. Or at least were fair.. lol!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:11 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)
29. I'm sure you are not attacking the OP writer.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:16 PM
Dec 2019

Because she is one of our best, and hardest working, posters.

Go pnwmom ! I have your back.

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

Cha

(297,317 posts)
32. Yeah yeah... the OP is always attacking Joe Biden and
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:18 PM
Dec 2019

you "have her back".. that's just so shocking. lol

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

Cha

(297,317 posts)
39. Thank You, highplainsdem!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:25 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,702 posts)
36. As if!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:22 PM
Dec 2019

Because I'm sure you have never had Joe's back. What is wrong with that?

You know this is still a Primary Election?

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

Response to JoeOtterbein (Reply #36)

 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
56. The poster is fairer than you are, because that Joe knows
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:21 PM
Dec 2019

I haven't been singling Biden out for attacks.

I am resigned to Biden being our likely nominee, so I want him to be as strong as possible against Trump. Calling people names (or hyperbolically threatening to take them behind the woodshed to beat them up, as he did in the past) isn't a great approach.

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

Cha

(297,317 posts)
90. omg.. you're denying it. Well that doesn't matter
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:37 AM
Dec 2019

because you have been with the most ridiculous attacks like this one.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
92. Obviously you haven't noticed, but Sanders is hardly a favorite of mine,
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:51 AM
Dec 2019

and JoeOtterbein and I have tangled fairly often. And yet JO doesn't feel his candidate is being singled out for special attacks, because he knows he hasn't been.

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

Cha

(297,317 posts)
93. What the Frick Ever.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:58 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

treestar

(82,383 posts)
100. haven't seen the attacks on Bernie or Liz or anyone else
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:13 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)
57. LOL, I practically have the browbeating memorized.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:21 PM
Dec 2019

Now disruptive trolls that show up for rallies are “possible Democrats”....

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

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
41. Bullshit...no one but Fox says that...never heard any of that...the guy was spouting
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:29 PM
Dec 2019

right wing talking points...and no matter who you support that is not acceptable. I for one think Biden did a great job but feel free to attack...it only makes him stronger.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
50. That is my point. Fox DOES say that, along with others in the RW media. So it makes no sense
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:08 PM
Dec 2019

for Biden to insist that "no one says that." Plenty of independents and centrists do watch Fox, and they need to hear a better answer than that, because they'll know it isn't true.

Some people DO say that, and the better answer is: it's flat out WRONG. Zero evidence. It's just a deliberate smear.

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

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
62. The guy was lying...a right winger and he showed up spouting Fox shit...I like Biden's closing r
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:35 PM
Dec 2019

remark too...sorry, fox is not a legitimate source and the fact that he was spouting fox lies...shows he was a magat. I am fine the way Joe handled it...and the guy said later he was on a mission...right wing site so I can't post but you can google it.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
66. How do you know he's a right winger? What is the guy's name?
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:39 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

gulliver

(13,186 posts)
78. No one of any honesty says that. Fox News is no one.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:36 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
42. It's so touching you're tying to protect this idiot bc
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:31 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
49. I'm not trying to protect this guy. He's just one guy. I do hope that Biden
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:06 PM
Dec 2019

prepares a better answer for the future, because this question will come up again. If not during the primary, then during the election.

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

phleshdef

(11,936 posts)
44. Fuck that. Biden was right to have righteous anger.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 10:32 PM
Dec 2019

I know a lot of people think Democrats should act like total chicken shits. I'm glad Joe isn't one of those people.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
58. He's mad at himself, because he knows his mistake was in having that "don't ask don't tell"
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:24 PM
Dec 2019

policy with Hunter.

That's not how Conflict of Interest rules work. The point is to avoid even the appearance of a possible conflict of interest, so others can't make false claims, as is being done now. Hunter should have asked his father before taking that job, and Biden then could have gotten the approval (or not) from State. Joe didn't, so he left himself wide open to this kind of accusation.

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

phleshdef

(11,936 posts)
68. He has no business telling his son where to work or where not to work.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:50 PM
Dec 2019

I seriously doubt he is mad at himself but that makes for a nice little pseudo-psychoanalytical fantasy on your part.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
70. There were people in the Obama administration who expressed concern about Hunter's
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:57 PM
Dec 2019

business activities there.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/diplomat-expressed-concern-hunter-bidens-foreign-work-2015/story?id=66369013

Deputy Secretary of State George Kent told investigators that he grew so concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest presented by Hunter Biden’s role on the board of a Ukrainian oil and gas company that he conveyed his misgivings to an aide to the then-vice president, the sources said.

Kent said in his testimony that Biden’s aide told him that the vice president didn’t have the “bandwidth” to address Hunter Biden’s professional work because his other son, Beau, was battling cancer, according to the Washington Post, which first reported Kent’s claim.

A spokesman for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., declined to comment on the closed door testimony. A spokesman for the Biden campaign said that "on Joe Biden's watch, the U.S. made eradicating corruption a centerpiece of our policies toward Ukraine."

SNIP

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

phleshdef

(11,936 posts)
71. I know. So the fuck what?
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:12 AM
Dec 2019

Its none of their business either. Nor is it any of yours or mine. Hunter is a grown ass man, a private citizen who can do what he wants, right or wrong.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
101. So you are actually supporting the BS about Hunter?
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:16 PM
Dec 2019

Thanks for helping the Republicans with their lies.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
107. No. Biden took no action that benefited Hunter. But it's too bad Biden
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:34 PM
Dec 2019

didn't avoid the APPEARANCE of a POSSIBLE conflict of interest with his son's work.

George Kent, who testified last week, said that he had told the Obama administration of his concern about Biden's son. He knew the appearance of a conflict there could cause a problem, even though Biden was only acting on behalf of the US.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
110. I don't care about George Kent
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 06:58 AM
Dec 2019

and his alleged concerns. Obviously nobody did anything about it. And Biden is only responsible for his own actions.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
111. According to Kent, the reason the Obama administration did nothing about it was because they felt
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 07:25 AM
Dec 2019

Biden didn't have the "bandwidth" to address the concern, since his other son was dying.

So it was out of compassion and kindness that they didn't approach Biden -- not because the concern wasn't real.

The only action Biden took that was a mistake was having the "don't ask don't tell policy" with regard to Hunter's business activities. Biden should have cleared that unusual policy with the ethics people. If he had, he wouldn't be in this position today.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/18/politics/diplomat-george-kent-testifies-hunter-biden-ukraine/index.html

Washington (CNN)Career diplomat George Kent told congressional investigators earlier this week he had voiced concerns in early 2015 about former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter working for a Ukrainian natural gas company, the Washington Post reported Friday.

Citing three people familiar with the testimony, the newspaper reported that Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, recounted concerns during his testimony Tuesday that Hunter Biden's work could undercut American efforts to convey to Ukraine the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest.

The people told the Post when Kent raised the risk of Ukraine viewing Biden as a direct line to his father, he told investigators, the then-vice president's office responded that Biden didn't have the "bandwidth" to address Hunter's situation while his other son, Beau, battled brain cancer. Kent did not name the Biden staffer he interacted with, the people told the Post.

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

bluedye33139

(1,474 posts)
60. Until today I never heard anyone claim
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:31 PM
Dec 2019

Biden sent his son to the Ukraine to get that job. And I have been following this story for months.

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

NBachers

(17,120 posts)
61. Yeah, and Nancy bullied a poor reporter asking a legitimate question today, too! Her staff needs to
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:35 PM
Dec 2019

keep her from getting so shrill and emotional!

I was so embarrassed for her, and for us!

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

jalan48

(13,870 posts)
67. I thought Biden looked good. I'd be pissed too.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 11:40 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
76. I like seeing Joe justifiably fiery sometimes
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:33 AM
Dec 2019

Were not going to win playing nice

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

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
77. I heard someone on MSNBC (don't remember who) ask what the reaction would have been had Hillary
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 12:33 AM
Dec 2019

responded to a hostile question this way.

I would add - or Warren or Harris or Klobuchar ...

Good question. But I think we all know the answer.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
83. Yup, we know the answer. This reminds me of a comment someone made recently
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:19 AM
Dec 2019

saying Kamala hurt herself in the interview with Trevor Noah, the comedian, when he "had to remind her" that she's running for the Presidency, not "favorite auntie."

This Democrat couldn't see why that was a sexist comment. Can you imagine Democrats reacting that way if Noah joked with a congenial, funny Joe Biden like that? Can you imagine Democrats deciding it was a reason not to vote for Biden?

Women candidates are criticized for being too stiff, or they're criticized for being too relaxed and funny. There is very very very little room to maneuver between all the "toos" that women must avoid.

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

peggysue2

(10,832 posts)
84. I don't believe for a minute the man is a Democrat
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:21 AM
Dec 2019

Reportedly he said he was a Warren supporter. Don't buy that either. Then he told someone he was an independent. But clearly he was spouting right-wing talking points.

I think this man is a Trumpster who deliberately tried to sabotage Biden's event and Joe called him out for what he was, a liar. Biden didn't stop the man from talking. If you notice an aide was ready to snatch his mic. Biden allowed him to go on but then gave him a what for.

Good one on Joe.

As far as saying "there is zero evidence or this has been debunked over and over?" Joe Biden has said that numerous times when asked. But this time? He chewed the guy out, pushed back and stood his ground.

Frankly, we better all be prepared to go to the ground in the upcoming election. This is just the beginning; it's going to get really ugly regardless of who our nominee is.

Btw, before this event was over the same man had a shouting match with another attendee. Cranks are coming out of the woodwork. It's our job--next year--to make sure they don't rule the world. Or at least this country.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
85. There's nothing contradictory about being an Independent and supporting Warren for this election
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:23 AM
Dec 2019

just as there's nothing contradictory about Independents supporting Bernie.

LOTS of Independents switch sides from election to election, and don't vote straight tickets.

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

peggysue2

(10,832 posts)
87. I wouldn't believe any guy who claims to be a Warren supporter and then proceeds to
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:29 AM
Dec 2019

spout a Fox News agenda. The man's a crank who planted himself (or perhaps it was suggested by someone else) at Biden's event to disrupt, nothing more.

We'll see plenty more of this as time goes on. And I guarantee you, Biden will not be the only target.

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

Demsrule86

(68,586 posts)
89. Name right here on DU...this is the guy you are so concerned about...
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:35 AM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(297,317 posts)
91. Yes, protecting Merle Gorman because it's a chance to
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 01:39 AM
Dec 2019

disingenuously bash Biden.

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

NJCher

(35,686 posts)
94. I don't understand the debate about whether the guy is a Democrat
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 02:07 AM
Dec 2019

What difference does it make? A Democrat can ask questions that are critical of candidates.

I work at a university and you would be surprised at some of the beliefs of fellow professors. I know these people for decades and know they have long histories of voting for Democrats. They are also heavily biased toward Catholic office-holders like Pelosi and presumably Biden, since he is Catholic. Based on conversations I've heard, these people actually think Lindsey Graham's inquiry is needed. They don't understand what Hunter Biden brought to the table. They question his credentials for making that kind of money.

This is where I think people like Bloomberg see an opening. There really is a problem with how this looks and no amount of denial is going to take that away. The worst part is that throughout the Senate impeachment trial, the republicans are going to publicize it to the max.

Somebody on Biden's team better come up with an answer for this because lying low on the issue isn't working very well.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
95. I agree that Biden needs to come up with a better answer. His don't ask don't tell policy
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 02:10 AM
Dec 2019

was an important mistake, and now he's going to have to deal with the consequences.

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

karynnj

(59,504 posts)
96. I completely agree with you and I hope that his staff will help him script a strong, non defensive
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 11:42 AM
Dec 2019

response that he could give. I agree that if this is repeated, it will be damaging. One reason is that the story becomes an angry confrontation about something he was said to have done wrong.

I like your suggested wordings, though I wonder if first speaking of HIS OWN actions, which were entirely based on US foreign policy/Obama administration goals, followed by explaining that Hunter Biden did not break any laws in accepting the board position. He could then repeat that his administration will develop rules against family members of administration people being on boards connected to areas they have any authority over. He could then say that no previous administration had this policy. (There actually are difficulties in defining such a rule because it would be seeking to bar adult children (and potentially other relatives) from accepting legal job opportunities. ) -- He might even argue the reason for such a rule is that he understands how foreign countries could see this as a way to curry favor of an administration, even when none is given.

It would be great if John Kerry could help him craft an answer. Temperamentally, they may be near opposites on how they respond to things like this. Where Biden is far too hot tempered, Kerry, when angry, may actually be more in control than when he isn't. Helping Biden craft a reply that answers the questions, probably staying away from mentioning Hunter, is essential.

I get that Biden responded to that as an attack on his integrity, but attacking the messenger does not answer the question sufficiently.

I also hope that Kerry can do for Biden what Kennedy did for Kerry in 2004. It is easier to have someone else praising your character, accomplishments, and ability than making the case yourself.

I also wonder if Kerry, like he did for Obama, gave Biden the generous offer of Biden chosing when and where he would endorse him. Part of the reason for thinking this is that it fits well with the big Biden foreign policy leader ad and it could help counter Bloomberg claiming some of the moderate support that has been Biden's. One reason for thinking that is it is so close to Kerry's World War Zero announcement that Kerry has been signalling since at least February. That effort is intentionally non partisan. However, Kerry himself is clearly a liberal Democrat and will support any Democrat who wins the nomination.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
97. No Democrat would start on the Ukraine/Hunter bullshit
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:10 PM
Dec 2019

that is a Repub talking point.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
106. But Biden didn't say "No Democrat says." He said "No one says."
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:31 PM
Dec 2019

And Fox's viewers do include some Democrats (many fewer than R's, but some D's do watch Fox.) And R's also appear on shows like CNN, spouting off R talking points. This is one of the R talking points, so it just isn't true to say that "no one says" this.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
109. Nit picky about who says it
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 06:57 AM
Dec 2019

And Ds who watch Fox are watching it to see what the idiots are saying. No D watches Fox and believes all its BS or they would not be Ds.

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

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
113. It's not nit picky to say it's false that "no one says it," when one of the chief people
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 07:31 AM
Dec 2019

saying it is the guy who sold 200K copies of Clinton Cash a few years ago.

He tried to impact the 2016 election and he's trying again now. I don't think we should put our heads in the sand and pretend this story hasn't spread to half the country by now, even if knowledgable Democrats know it's been soundly debunked.

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

treestar

(82,383 posts)
98. And his detractors will have a problem with every little thing
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:11 PM
Dec 2019

no matter what. Seems disingenuous to criticize his supporters as 'fans' who will defend anything by a person who never fails to make a critique whenever possible.

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

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)
104. The best day of the campaign so far.
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:23 PM
Dec 2019

A smash hit with the timely video that beat Trump's ass.

Then a very serious endorsement from Jon Kerry.

And then we got a good foreshadowing of how "Rabid Joe" will deal with Trump and lying Trumpists.

Joe has a fire in the belly and Americans will love this. It is precisely what they want from a Democratic candidate.

I'm willing to bet Joe Biden proved to a lot of people on that day that he is the one to run. And that he is the one who will win.

He will keep Trump on the defensive all season. For whatever reason. Joe Biden has almost unique sort of teflon against Trump's usual intimidation tactics. Only the Speaker has a similar immunity.

Trump can't work his stuff on Joe. And Joe will hammer Trump.

Biden is custom-made to beat Trump in my estimation.

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

JustAnotherGen

(31,828 posts)
105. This election
Fri Dec 6, 2019, 03:28 PM
Dec 2019

It doesn't matter.

The way to kill ourselves is nitpick.

Age? Age doesn't matter. No GOPer would EVER question the age of any candidate. That goes for Biden, Sanders, and Warren.

They wouldn't - they lock step and goose step.


Flub? She or he was joking.

Gaffe? She or he was joking.

Charges of racisms coming from RUSSIAN operatives set to influence black Americans (listen to Joe Madison on this) - response - Okay but are we certain it is not the Russians?


I'm undecided and I don't care and I already see a lot of du'ers locking themselves into a ride or die candidate.

If we can't make excuses for the 8/9 LEGIT candidates -

We are going to lose next November.


We get a Democratic President in the white house first THEN nitpick,, SECOND guess every word, comment, part of punctuation, have grand philosophical discussions about their intent, and Monday morning armchair quarterback the Presidency.


The truth is - none of us are running or had the guts to run.

Let the brave ones do whatever it takes to win.

We need to get off of their backs.

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

Autumn

(45,107 posts)
114. Trump will hit him hard on his son. He needs to do better than he did there because that
Sat Dec 7, 2019, 10:01 AM
Dec 2019

reaction isn't going to work. The media and the Republicans will have a field day with that.

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