Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumIn another post, I called on people to tell us what they like about their candidate.
I have a picture of Joe Biden in my signature line here in the Democratic Primaries forum, so here goes:
I like Joe Biden for his long experience as an elected official in our government.
I like Joe Biden for his solid support for Democratic Party Platform issues.
I like Joe Biden for his support for other Democratic candidates when they need support, even if they turn on him later.
I like Joe Biden because I know he's not going to go negative on the other Democrats who are running. He just won't.
I like Joe Biden because he has demonstrated that he's an honest, forthright person I can trust.
I like Joe Biden because he is well-liked by the public, and that's important. Our candidate needs to win.
I like Joe Biden because he IS a Democrat, and always has been a Democrat. That's who he is.
I like Joe Biden because he stood alongside Barack Obama constantly, supporting him in every way he could.
I like Joe Biden because he knows his way around the White House, Congress, and the rest of our government.
I like Joe Biden because, despite his good-nature, he will stand strong against those who would harm us or our allies.
I like Joe Biden because he is a solid human being with compassion and concern for others.
I like Joe Biden because he is an old school politician who understands that he represents everyone, not just one faction.
I like Joe Biden because I believe he can win in 2020 over Donald Trump or any other Republican.
There...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
CatMor
(6,212 posts)I like Joe Biden for all the reasons you listed. You made it easy for me.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)Thanks for the reply.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peacetrain
(22,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)Of course, I will support whoever gets the Democratic nomination, which is why I'm not going to be attacking the other candidates. I might ask them to take a stand on something, but I'm not going to call them names or anything. I might be voting for one of them next November. I try to remember that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,280 posts).... however, I will comment on anything I feel is misleading or dishonest, and that I am 100% certain I can back up.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)I have criticized Senator Sanders for not releasing his tax forms. He can fix that at any time, but it is an issue that I can't get past at this time. I won't consider voting for anyone in the primary election who has not done so.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,280 posts)I will also not hesitate to call out a candidate's supporters or journalists who put forth information I feel is misleading or dishonest, and that I feel confident in correcting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,734 posts)There's something about him that's genuine and honest and you can't fake that. What you see is what you get, and what you get is a thoroughly decent person. He's Trump's polar opposite. I like him a lot.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)so my decision is not finalized. DU asked who I'd vote for if I were voting today. Today, it's Joe Biden, for the reasons I gave. There's still a long time left for other candidates to show me that they're a better choice.
One thing that is certain, though, is that telling me that the candidate I support is the Devil incarnate is not going to convince me to vote for the person that person supports. Not on your life.
All of the Democratic primary candidates are Democrats, whether lifelong or not. So, I expect them to be supportive of Democratic goals, and to behave like decent people behave.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)for Joe because I trust him.
That he knows the geopolitical dangers that trump has put us in. Our allies don't trust trump and I doubt they will trust any gop leader for many years to come. They know Joe, they trust Joe. He will be the bridge that heals that friendship between us.
I trust that Joe will do something to protect our voting rights and get cyber security of those rights.
I trust that Joe will protect the American people as far as the SS, Medicare, ACA, personal choice and a list that goes on.
I just trust Joe.
With that said, there are many good candidates out there but these are the things that I am looking at first and foremost no matter who I vote for if he chooses not to run.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,734 posts)and I sure like what I hear.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,004 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rogue emissary
(3,148 posts)For example, in '17 I never thought she was a great candidate, Biden said, according to reports. I thought I was a great candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)I am on board for Joe
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden