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Democratic Primaries

George II

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23. What I find interesting is (not referring to the OP) some Sanders supporters here and....

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #21)

Fri Apr 3, 2020, 01:16 PM

Apr 2020

....especially on Twitter and other social media are obsessed with Biden's "health" (which is great for a 77 year old!), but never a word about Sanders, who is a year older and just five months from a heart attack and heart surgery.

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

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In theory, had Biden now been the unofficial nominee after everyone left [View all] question everything Apr 2020 OP

Yes. He should announce now anyway Walleye Apr 2020 #1

He should do what he wants whenever he's ready. He's the presumptive nominee. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #2

He might as well, since the primaries are effectively over The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #3

Lovely description. Cha Apr 2020 #27

I think he is vetting now and likely will name one soon. BlueLucy Apr 2020 #4

Thank you, BlueLucy, and welcome to DU question everything Apr 2020 #6

Yes, he has stated that he is working on that now relayerbob Apr 2020 #14

Just how long does it take to vet Bernie? zackymilly Apr 2020 #22

Minus four years? question everything Apr 2020 #25

That Is A Sensible Line, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #5

I just want to know LakeArenal Apr 2020 #7

Announcing a VP pick is a news maker and a big f***ing deal. It should be deliberate and strategic. beastie boy Apr 2020 #8

when the time is right marieo1 Apr 2020 #17

Agree. He's already spoken on the subject, and that's Hortensis Apr 2020 #19

Agree and I'm sure it will be. Like Biden's Launch Vid Cha Apr 2020 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author William769 Apr 2020 #9

Roughly a week before the convention seems to be the norm since we... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #10

Right. Except these days are far far from the "norm" question everything Apr 2020 #11

That's true.. no "normal" to be found here.. anywhere. Cha Apr 2020 #29

Depends on who it is, as Trump will screw with them relayerbob Apr 2020 #12

Absolutely true. If ONLY it were only Trump. Hortensis Apr 2020 #20

I don't think he should announce any time soon FloridaBlues Apr 2020 #13

This is one decision, and news cycle, you do NOT want to rush. There is time. Lotta FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #15

As far as I'm concerned, he IS the nominee. But I think he should hold off naming a VP candidate. George II Apr 2020 #16

But, but, but what if Biden dies?! Shouldn't we have a newly Hortensis Apr 2020 #21

What I find interesting is (not referring to the OP) some Sanders supporters here and.... George II Apr 2020 #23

Lol. NOTHING is too irrational or dishonest for them, or Hortensis Apr 2020 #24

Too early is asking for trouble. Tetrachloride Apr 2020 #18

Biden can't do anything until Bernie gets out. ucrdem Apr 2020 #26