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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Who runs for President in 2024? [View all]StevieM
(10,575 posts)25. Nope. No deal.
2016 didn't prove anything. The FBI and James Comey obliterated our candidate's reputation with their bogus investigation into a ridiculous scandal about nothing. Hillary was more trusted on managing the economy and handling public policy, although the media likes to pretend otherwise.
I am not going to change my assessment of what wins an election if William Barr goes after the Democratic nominee and affects the outcome of the race. As it is, the only reason Trump has a shot at winning is because some people give him credit for Obama's success and managing the economy.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Assuming Trump is unsuccessful in declaring a fascist state, and is actually forced to leave office
StevieM
Mar 2020
#5
I REALLY do not buy into this 'Buttigieg is a moderate' spin from the Sanders lot
Celerity
Mar 2020
#28
You can't turn a sitting president into a lame duck in his first term especially when this one has
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#10
Biden's VP pick needs to be someone who's young enough (and eager enough) to take over.
NurseJackie
Mar 2020
#13
Right now, who cares? We have one job to do right now. Only one: get Joe elected.
Squinch
Mar 2020
#31