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3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
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#284451: Jul 5th 2019 at 8:56:21 AM

Tl:Dr; Biden was a security blanket for old white folks in the Dem Demographic.

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#284452: Jul 5th 2019 at 8:58:02 AM

I can hear the Evil Turtle laughing at that assertion...

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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#284453: Jul 5th 2019 at 9:00:09 AM

A lot was made of him filling in Obama's weaknesses with regards to defense and foreign policy, and misgivings about his relative youth in general.

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#284454: Jul 5th 2019 at 9:03:17 AM

And all of the above essentially fall under "Balance the ticket." With the deciding factors seemingly being that Biden and Obama got on well and Biden seemingly wouldn't make a play at the presidency down the road.

Soban Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
#284455: Jul 5th 2019 at 9:08:42 AM

And in fairness, if it wasn't for Trump wining the election, I don't think he would have.

speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#284456: Jul 5th 2019 at 9:11:49 AM

Obama should've stuck to his word and chosen Conan O'Brien as his running mate as originally promised. :p Note 

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#284457: Jul 5th 2019 at 9:13:40 AM

Technically he didn't promise that per se.

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#284458: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:00:21 AM

Sanders just dropped to 3rd place (behind Harris) in Real Clear Politics’ polling averages, with Warren only 0.2% away from knocking him into 4th place.

They’re working of 5 recent polls and Sanders is behind both Warren and Harris in 3 of them, so he could very easily drop to 4th.

Edited by Silasw on Jul 5th 2019 at 5:02:30 PM

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Ishntknew Since: Apr, 2009
#284459: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:00:27 AM

I'm about a page late on this but I will not tolerate M84's slander. KIND Bars are good. Their caramel almond and sea salt ones in particular. Especially if you have a physically intensive job and need something to refuel during a snack break.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#284460: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:06:40 AM

It's not slander if it's true.

You need quick energy? Just eat a Snickers.

Edited by M84 on Jul 6th 2019 at 1:08:17 AM

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#284461: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:09:11 AM

For the record the host didn't think liking KIND bars or veggies helped a candidate in the Midwest.

Edited by Parable on Jul 5th 2019 at 10:09:28 AM

Ishntknew Since: Apr, 2009
#284462: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:10:33 AM

Snickers is okay if you want a completely flavorless lump of sugar, sure.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#284463: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:12:09 AM

The issue isn't the flavor. It's the price. And at least the Snickers lacks the pretension of pretending to be health food.

And for the record, I hate Snickers bars. I don't indulge in chocolate very often, so I always make a point of getting the quality stuff the few times I do indulge. As you might have noticed by my Relationship Status, I take chocolate very seriously.

Anyway, the point is that Yang's taste in comfort food is terrible. Along with a lot of his views, frankly. It's probably for the best that he's not likely to be the candidate.

Edited by M84 on Jul 6th 2019 at 1:14:48 AM

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#284464: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:16:43 AM

I feel belatedly satisfied after saying that Sanders didn't do well in the debates only for every media outlet to say he did fine.

I do wonder how Warren and Harris will ride the this momentum to keep gaining ground. Has there been any difference in their campaigning or media attention since the debates?

Ishntknew Since: Apr, 2009
#284465: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:17:22 AM

I'm willing to pay a bit of a premium for something tastier. Anyway, while it's true that they have a lot of sugar, there are a few other advantages, like having high fiber and protein contents, and lack of fiber *is* one of the biggest problems with American diets. You certainly shouldn't be eating them all the time, but it is still a healthier option than a candy bar.

In conclusion, this is why I will be voting for Andrew Yang.

Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#284466: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:17:59 AM

My take-home: you guys really need Maltesers to be a bigger thing than they are. I mean, seriously.

And Jaffa Cakes.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#284467: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:19:48 AM

[up][up][up]I guess if they were comparing him to Biden then yeah, he did okay.

[up][up]I can honestly say that Yang's atrocious taste in snack food didn't affect my decision on whether or not to vote for him.

Edited by M84 on Jul 6th 2019 at 1:20:57 AM

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#284468: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:46:23 AM

You need quick energy? Just eat a Snickers

Even anime agrees with this statement and plugs Snickers

More seriously, the further Sanders falls the less legitimately he or others can use the "rigged" claim, hopefully.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#284469: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:54:13 AM

Sadly, while above Biden, Harris isn't anywhere near my top pick because I don't see her economic policies as anywhere near what this country needs.

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#284470: Jul 5th 2019 at 10:58:51 AM

Biden also still has an 11 point lead in aggregate when looking at RCP's polls. Wondering is his "electability" is going to be enough to carry him despite the constant gaffes.

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#284471: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:00:36 AM

If Warren can consolidate Bernie’s voters than she will likely shoot above Harris, and that’s before we factor in how a Warren-Harris exchange might go.

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#284472: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:08:38 AM

Biden may still lead but he got a serious leak midships now and I doubt he's insightful enough to correct that.

If he's seriously unlucky then next Debate he's up with Harris or Warren again (not sure if both would be worse or if the appearance of ganging up would be more harmful)

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#284473: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:15:55 AM

Speaking of Warren, she has a new plan out today for helping women of color in the workplace. Below is a quick overview from her twitter.

Women of color face a steeper climb to provide financial security for their families because of systemic discrimination. On Day One of a Warren administration, I’ll take a series of executive actions to help boost their wages and leadership opportunities.

The gender pay gap hits women of color particularly hard. When future employers use salary history to make new offers, they trap women of color in lower wages. Black and Brown women are disproportionately mistreated at work. Their path to higher-level management jobs is rockier.

The government has helped perpetuate the systemic discrimination that has denied women of color equal opportunities, and it’s time to right those wrongs. I've got a plan to boost their wages, open up career advancement, and fight systemic discrimination.

First, I will have new requirements for federal contractors: companies with bad track records on equal pay and management diversity won’t get new contracts. No contractor will be permitted to use forced arbitration and non-compete clauses for low- and medium-wage workers.

I will also make sure the senior ranks of the federal government look like America. My administration will ensure that federal agencies recruit women of color and develop leadership paths for them. The government should do better if it demands more from the private sector.

Finally, I will strengthen enforcement against systemic discrimination. I will direct federal agencies to target enforcement towards industries where we know women of color face higher rates of discrimination.

This is just the first step—but it’s a necessary one. It’s time to build an America that recognizes the role that women of color play in their families and in the economy, that fairly values their work, and that delivers equal opportunity for everyone.

Edited by wisewillow on Jul 5th 2019 at 11:19:37 AM

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#284474: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:15:59 AM

I remember when people were debating whether Warren being off on her own away from the other top five was to her benefit or detriment during the debates. Afterwards at least one person I listened to said it was good because "Kamala took out Biden for her."

What's everyone else's opinions?

DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#284475: Jul 5th 2019 at 11:31:38 AM

You know, the comfort food question kinda confuses me - what does what somebody likes to eat has to do with their fitness for office?

I mean, as long as they're not eating crayons or lead, that shouldn't be a problem?

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