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Democratic Primaries

getagrip_already

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2. I agree, but what is the alternative?

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:24 PM

Apr 2020

We will end up at the convention with states that haven't voted, and likely nobody will have a simple majority. it will still drag out to a floor vote.

The party simply isn't going to end the primaries early. And getting to a majority requires states to vote.

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

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A humble proposal to finish out the Dem nomination process [View all] getagrip_already Apr 2020 OP

Waste of time and resources. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #1

I agree, but what is the alternative? getagrip_already Apr 2020 #2

The convention isn't going to be held before the primaries are completed. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #3

I don't think we can say that.... getagrip_already Apr 2020 #4

I think you're missing the point. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #5

that is EXACTLY the point I'm not missing..... getagrip_already Apr 2020 #7

We need a presumptive nominee well before that if we are to beat Trump...the convention has nothing Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #10

Biden already has a majority and will have more when Ohio votes in late April. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #11

Even if Biden suspended the race I do not believe Sanders would be the nominee...a candidate Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #12

Agreed. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #13

He can't carry AA voters thus can't be our nominee...it is that simple. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #14

Not a bad idea Bradshaw3 Apr 2020 #6

There is no way...those who care about Trump will vote for Biden...and the others will not be Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #9

It won't work...you would need the states to tell us who has voted...mail voting where possible and Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #8

I'm just not confident any primaries not already cleared for all mail will getagrip_already Apr 2020 #15