Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumBiden walks back praise for Pence following criticism
Earlier thread: Cynthia Nixon attacks Joe Biden for calling Mike Pence a "decent man"
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Source: Associated Press
By THOMAS BEAUMONT
February 28, 2019
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Former Vice President Joe Bidens tendency to talk about his good relationships with Republicans landed him in trouble Thursday when he called his successor, Mike Pence, a decent guy.
The comment was quickly criticized by fellow Democrats, including actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, who tweeted that Biden had complimented Americas most anti-LGBT elected leader, forcing Biden to walk back his comment.
Youre right, Cynthia. I was making a point in a foreign policy context, that under normal circumstances a Vice President wouldnt be given a silent reaction on the world stage, Biden tweeted. But there is nothing decent about being anti-LGBTQ rights, and that includes the Vice President.
The episode shows one of the challenges the 76-year-old Biden will face as he considers a run for the presidency. In promoting his relationships with Republicans in a way that might appeal to general election voters, Biden also risks alienating the Democrats he would need to win a primary.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/5cf1669d9bb74809ab94707f9f11b38c
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)I wont vote for him in primary and will advocate against him. He just destroyed his chances with the base. Im profoundly disappointed in Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
msongs
(67,462 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)you are right!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,123 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
comradebillyboy
(10,178 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,123 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
radical noodle
(8,015 posts)this is why I questioned Biden's possible candidacy. Foot meet mouth. There is absolutely nothing decent about Pence.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Joe has a rep
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(297,799 posts)I see his age was stated.. Are all the candidates ages noted?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
R B Garr
(16,994 posts)the foreign policy context that was missed. I bet she didnt watch the speech, but glad she got clarification. Biden explained it well.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
comradebillyboy
(10,178 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)A deliberate phrasing to make it appear as Biden was defeated in some debate by Nixon. The media's constant "DEMOCRATS IN DISARRAY!!!" narrative is growing really goddamn tiresome to me.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
roody
(10,849 posts)Overthrowing sovereign nations' governments.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BluegrassDem
(1,693 posts)They probably were friends. I'm friends with a right winger and he's a decent guy. If I was in a bind, he'd help me out. Doesn't mean I agree with his views. Biden's not endorsing Pence for president or anything. Pence probably has been nice and kind to the Bidens' over the years. We need to put things in context.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
KayF
(1,345 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)It's pure Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
honest.abe
(8,685 posts)I love the guy but I think he is too gaffe prone for a high profile, intense, ugly presidential campaign. There will be no mercy when he says odd controversial things. Trump and the media will be all over it. He could end up being a laughing stock and that will turn off voters.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden