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Democratic Primaries

Amaryllis

(9,849 posts) Tue Mar 10, 2020, 08:59 PM Mar 2020

How many of you are feeling much more hopeful than you have in a long time? [View all]

What a different landscape than two weeks ago. I am actually starting to get excited about Biden rather than just picking him because I think he is most likely to beat he-who-shall-not-be-named.

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

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How many of you are feeling much more hopeful than you have in a long time? [View all] Amaryllis Mar 2020 OP

+1000% better! Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #1

It would help if we didn't have COVID-19 to think about. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #2

at least we can look forward to a president who can manage a pandemic DBoon Mar 2020 #20

Not me. aikoaiko Mar 2020 #3

Did you see these threads? Amaryllis Mar 2020 #5

I am breathing easier. nt jrthin Mar 2020 #4

I am. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #6

ABSOLUTELY!! relayerbob Mar 2020 #7

I would if not for the whole "worst pandemic since 1918" buzzkill Alhena Mar 2020 #8

Ditto. Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #40

Me. honest.abe Mar 2020 #9

Yes PatSeg Mar 2020 #21

I feel better than I've felt since around midnight on election day 2016. George II Mar 2020 #10

I am! Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #11

Yes, the increased turnout is a big part of why I am getting excited about Joe. Amaryllis Mar 2020 #19

I am mcar Mar 2020 #12

Wasn't my first choice either, but as things progress, I am feeling increasingly that he Amaryllis Mar 2020 #18

Oh gawd yes! How could we not! Cha Mar 2020 #13

Not sure. Is it hot in here, or is it just me? htuttle Mar 2020 #14

ME! Maru Kitteh Mar 2020 #15

I am because all signs so far Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #16

And Bernie Will Be Involved 100% DanieRains Mar 2020 #39

I do believe the Democrats are rising up! nolabear Mar 2020 #17

I'd be more hopeful if Trump dropped to 40% approval on 538 Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #22

Yes it looks like a perfect storm for Trump, he has totally failed doc03 Mar 2020 #23

African Americans is South Carolina picked up a dusty, beaten up Joe Biden and gave Blue_true Mar 2020 #24

I was panicking after NH. THANK GOD for SC!! I changed to Biden then. Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #25

I'm one Vogon_Glory Mar 2020 #26

Am feeling the Burn....the Biden Burn! n/t DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #27

The turnout is what is exciting. llmart Mar 2020 #28

THe excitement is contagious! Amaryllis Mar 2020 #29

Our laws changed in Michigan because of the 2018 blue wave. llmart Mar 2020 #30

The monster MUST be evicted. dalton99a Mar 2020 #31

I'm feeling full of hope. underthematrix Mar 2020 #32

I am. William769 Mar 2020 #33

I do. sheshe2 Mar 2020 #34

Yes, Yes, Yes. Much more hopeful, and Joe's speech was wonderful. c-rational Mar 2020 #35

I am so grateful to all those African American voters in SC! Desert grandma Mar 2020 #36

Lawrence O'D on Joe's words: "If you give me the honor of being your president..." onetexan Mar 2020 #37

Sorry but. . . . . tenisfin Mar 2020 #38

Biden's got this. And the GE. oasis Mar 2020 #41

Yes sir or ma'am. I was just thinking the same thing about an hour ago. C Moon Mar 2020 #42

No kidding!!! calimary Mar 2020 #43

I feel so much better! lucca18 Mar 2020 #44

I wouldn't say I'm feeling hopeful... Trueblue Texan Mar 2020 #45