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NurseJackie

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9. He did no such thing. He's not "excluding" anyone. He's not pandering. Instead...

Reply to yellowwoodII (Reply #8)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:14 AM

Mar 2020

He did no such thing. He's not "excluding" anyone. He's not pandering.

Instead, the most likely way to describe this is: HE HAS ALREADY MADE UP HIS MIND WHO HE WANTS and it just so happens that the choice is female. He's already chosen "the best". And the woman he has chosen has probably already agreed.

I don't know why any politician would pledge to exclude half the population on the basis of gender.

So, technically speaking... he's not excluding "half the population"... he's excluding ALL OF THE POPULATION (except for one.)

It just seems like pandering to me.

No reason for anyone be so cynical or bitter. Here's what's important to remember instead: Biden is a very smart man, and he decided to use the opportunity to build interest and suspense... a bit of mystery... who will it be? Getting people excited and paying attention.

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

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He did no such thing. He's not "excluding" anyone. He's not pandering. Instead... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #9

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