Democratic Primaries

qwlauren35

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Fri Apr 3, 2020, 12:41 PM

Apr 2020

Last November, Bernie and Biden were at the top of my list as candidates I didn't want.

I accept that Biden is the de facto nominee and I will vote for him in November. Might even send him some money. Haven't decided.

The ONLY reason why Bernie is my avatar is because I wanted to have a discussion with some Bernie folks in their forum, a safe space given the hostility here. And I really like that they are giving to COVID-19 charities. I have heard the vehement arguments against supporting Bernie's charities, but I don't "hate" him, so I donate. And I feel very good about it.

I have talked to my cousins who are Bernie supporters. Last time, one went Hillary, the other went Stein. My husband went Stein. I went Hillary.

One cousin really wants a revolution. The other cousin thinks that Bernie is the only person who stands for working class Americans.

I am hoping that all 3 will vote for Biden in November, and so I am trying to learn as much as I can about what they want, and how close Biden can come to it, since they probably don't know his platform.

If you have more questions, please feel free to ask. I completely respect the views of the Biden supporters and understand that there is money involved and Bernie needs to drop out so that Biden can get DNC money for campaigning against Trump. Based on that, I wish he would drop out also. But, it's not going to happen. So the best I can do is try to talk to Bernie supporters and Undecideds in a positive manner, even though I will vote for Biden.

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

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Question for Bernie Supporters. [View all] qwlauren35 Mar 2020 OP

Man oh man let it die. I've been really happy gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #1

They are 25% of the party. qwlauren35 Mar 2020 #2

It seems as though a lot of Biden supporters FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #3

Normally the backers of losing Dem candidates get behind the winning candidate... brush Mar 2020 #9

Millions of people still want to vote. Triloon Apr 2020 #77

Admit it. It's over. Prolonging this and not getting into general election mode is just helping... brush Apr 2020 #81

Oh I do advocate voting by mail Triloon Apr 2020 #82

Why would Sanders get into GE mode? He's lost. Don't tell me you're buying... brush Apr 2020 #83

Aw. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #10

Have you seen the cut throat ads, FB and twitter posts sanders is making against Biden? Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #11

No, I haven't seen them. Triloon Apr 2020 #79

Ignore sanders? Try this locigal explanation Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #14

yep, its getting real old, its like desperation taken to a whole new level yaesu Mar 2020 #18

Try this, your vote is not a gift to bestow. It's a decision to be made with maturity. Walleye Mar 2020 #26

I have read several posts like this: "They don't want to hear from us. They're not interested in Atticus Mar 2020 #40

+1 betsuni Apr 2020 #56

What we foolishly took for granted ... NanceGreggs Mar 2020 #41

There Are Deep Roots To Their Actions, Ma'am, That People Should Be Aware Of The Magistrate Apr 2020 #61

You were just ASKED, and this is your response. Hortensis Apr 2020 #63

Welp. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #78

I didn't say they shouldn't be here. I just want the shit to stop. No look what I just saw gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #4

Simply put, FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #5

Real democrats have been pushing for universal health care and other "platforms" bernie claims Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #12

Actually, President Truman tried to work for universal health coverage in 1948. thucythucy Mar 2020 #16

In reality we've been pushing for this since 1943, when John Dingell Sr. first introduced it.... George II Mar 2020 #24

It's been a while since I checked out the Democratic platform-- thucythucy Mar 2020 #15

Welp. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #19

The 2016 Democratic Party platform was the most progressive in history. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #22

I suggest to you to get behind a candidate in the future who can fulfill your ideals of perfect FloridaBlues Mar 2020 #52

Still wondering what specific parts of the Democratic Platform of 2016 thucythucy Apr 2020 #60

... lamp_shade Mar 2020 #6

As a former Warren supporter, might I suggest relayerbob Mar 2020 #7

She's more pragmatic than I gave her credit for. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #25

She's very intelligent and very pragmatic relayerbob Mar 2020 #28

medicare for all Locrian Mar 2020 #8

And how is it you think the real democrats won't push for the same working class issues they Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #13

Exactly, Sir --- 'Bernie' Holds No Patent On Any Of This The Magistrate Mar 2020 #23

Exactly relayerbob Mar 2020 #29

Because Biden has never come out in favor of single payer national healthcare for all KSNY Mar 2020 #47

pretty much - yeah. n/t Locrian Mar 2020 #48

But he does support universal health care, including a public option. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #50

Not the same thing. Aim low, get little... KSNY Mar 2020 #53

Aim too high thucythucy Mar 2020 #54

that's the way to lose...most people support national single payer healthcare for all KSNY Apr 2020 #57

Maybe so (though I'd like to see the evidence of that) thucythucy Apr 2020 #59

That Point, Ma'am, Many Find Impossibke To Grasp The Magistrate Apr 2020 #69

Then Biden should support Single payer national healthcare KSNY Apr 2020 #75

Because millions of people want the choice thucythucy Apr 2020 #76

Ding, ding, ding! peggysue2 Apr 2020 #68

Putting derogatory labels on our candidate and quoting numbers doesn't get us any votes. Walleye Mar 2020 #31

Bernie needs to stick with it until M4A is written into the Democratic Platform GreydeeThos Mar 2020 #17

How do they think accusing Biden of rape and senility will accomplish that? Walleye Mar 2020 #30

Who is "they" GreydeeThos Mar 2020 #34

The Sanders supporters. Not all of course. Some are Russian bots. Walleye Mar 2020 #38

Well, BS will be pounding sand for a long time then Hav Mar 2020 #32

Oppose an idea because Bernie is for it - that's a winner for sure GreydeeThos Mar 2020 #35

That Is a Deliberate Mis-Reading Of the Comment You Reply To, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2020 #39

No, not because BS is for it Hav Mar 2020 #44

Not everything is about Bernie. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #46

No, Sir, 'Bernie' Needs To Stand Down And Back Mr. Biden Unreservedly The Magistrate Mar 2020 #33

I will not drop my ideals and desires before the nominee is selected. GreydeeThos Mar 2020 #37

Your Ideals, Sir, In Particular, Do Not Mean a Fig The Magistrate Mar 2020 #42

Universal health care has been in the platform since 2006. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #43

+1 betsuni Apr 2020 #55

All the bad things you bring up and more will occur under Trump tirebiter Mar 2020 #20

I'm not sure there's anything else on the list. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #21

Bernie is hoping something bad happens to Biden to he would swoop in and save the day Dream Girl Mar 2020 #27

If we take the Senate, Bernie can chair a committee Walleye Mar 2020 #36

SINGLE PAYER HEALTHCARE! and free higher education.... KSNY Mar 2020 #45

I don't see how this pandemic proves that Bernie's ideas are what is needed for all of us. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #74

Thank You! McKim Mar 2020 #49

He supports universal healthcare. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #51

Single Payer Health Care jimlup Apr 2020 #58

Why is it that Bernie supporters are firm in their belief GeorgiaPeanut Apr 2020 #62

I don't think it's a matter of intelligence. qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #64

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #65

The Lady Has Stated Her Thoughts Openly And Honestly, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #67

I'm new .. I apologize if she has done so. GeorgiaPeanut Apr 2020 #70

No Problem, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #71

Don't mean to hide. qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #72

If that is the "only car" it is never going to materialize DenverJared Apr 2020 #66

I do not understand either. qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #73

I'd prefer 5 years for POTUS, 3 years for senate and house DenverJared Apr 2020 #80