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Democratic Primaries

getagrip_already

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4. I don't think we can say that....

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:31 PM

Apr 2020

These lockdowns could roll through the summer. Red governors also have the ability to push the primaries out again and again.

There will almost certainly be states that don't vote at all.

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