Biden, not Bernie for president? CNN’s ‘definitive’ 2020 presidential list ridiculed on social media
CNN is getting in early with its predictions for 2020. It placed Bernie Sanders in 5th position and chose establishment candidate Joe Biden as their pick, inviting a barrage of trolling on social media.
CNN has been dubbed the ‘Clinton News Network’, and so it comes as no surprise that the organization will continue with their 2016 strategy of downplaying Vermont Senator Sanders’ chances, despite him being the most popular politician in the US, according to last year’s poll.
#CNN Bernie is number 1
— Gary Gill (@Zig8) July 20, 2018
Haha, @cnn's @CillizzaCNN just did a very early 2020 Dem nominee power ranking---had @SenSanders, the most popular politician at the county--at number 5 and Joe Biden at number 1. What an out of touch glass house over at CNN
— Jordan (@JordanChariton) July 19, 2018
The network explains that “below the surface,” the presidential primary is already underway, and hence, it decided to rank potential candidates. The list is based on “current polling, historic trends and lessons that the 2018 Democratic primaries have taught us.”
“So, we tended to default to early polling leaders. And women. And liberals,” CNN said, despite its list apparently ignoring important polling and not putting a liberal woman in first place.
Joe Biden was placed in top position, followed by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sanders.
If you look at every candidate that is listed by the good folks at CNN, they all have one thing in common. From Joe Biden to Sherrod Brown, each and every one of them are corporate bought and sold harlots. https://t.co/wNYt2MPSEJ via @teodrosefikre
— Ezra Lime (@ezra_lime) July 19, 2018
Haha, @cnn's @CillizzaCNN just did a very early 2020 Dem nominee power ranking---had @SenSanders, the most popular politician at the county--at number 5 and Joe Biden at number 1. What an out of touch glass house over at CNN
— Jordan (@JordanChariton) July 19, 2018
In its explanation, CNN pointed to Sanders’ 43 percent of the vote in the 2016 primary, but explained because he’s “a white male,” he isn’t higher. And yet, Biden’s white maleness shot him straight to number one.
Are you fucking serious @cnn hahah Bernie's is 5 for being a "white, male," and Biden is 1 WTH ... What a joke!!! The definitive ranking of 2020 Democrats - CNNPolitics https://t.co/rU70qhaphW
— James Williams (@jameswems) July 19, 2018
The list’s logic was questioned on social media, with many mocking CNN and accusing the network of attempting to discredit Sanders and more progressive candidates.
Dear @CNN, @CillizzaCNN couldn't pick a decent cantaloupe. He had @CoryBooker at #8, @KamalaHarris at #3, Bernie Sanders at #5 and Joe Biden at #1. Good Lord. pic.twitter.com/aREcJjpDB3
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 19, 2018
Sorry Cenk but @CNN putting Bernie at 5th is not vix they live in bubble or don't know any better. That excuse might 've been true in 2016 but now the only reason they would do that is because they are actively working to create the impression that he doesn't matter. #tytlive
— Capt Picard (@saturn_smith) July 19, 2018
@CillizzaCNN has always had it out for Sanders. His articles were so partisan towards HRC during the election it wasn't even funny. How can anyone trust what he has to say when he clearly has an opinion and let's it influence his work.
— Stephen (@spp123steve12) July 19, 2018
The corporate media games elections-voter suppression; push their candidate; convince voters of other candidates, don't bother to vote.
— Myrna Lim (@Myrnastwit) July 19, 2018
A number of Twitter users highlighted more controversial reasons why Biden may not be the best candidate in the era of #MeToo.
Finally!!! It's time we elected slick ol Democratic Re-Re-Rising Star™ Totally-Not-A-Groper-Anymore Joe Biden. The kids love him. Well, he loves the kids at least. #BidenChase2020WhosInYourWallet
— Peter Douche's Liaison (@SilERabbit) July 20, 2018
... ugh... a me too moment?... guess not. pic.twitter.com/duVwBEXgn2
— Michael Allen Martin (@michaelallenmar) July 20, 2018
Biden is EASIEST 2 beat. His record will be used against him by Trump. & then we have the "creep" factor. True or not theres lots of vids with Joe & 9-15 yr old girls cringing away from him. Rep Super PACs will play them 24/7 till we will all want him registered as sex offender!
— DoodyDoodsky (@Howdyhorde) July 20, 2018
The smear campaign for Biden 2020 writes itself. Just point out his penchant for touching little girls at congressional appointments and its in the bag. #Trump2020
— Spoony Castrato (@SpoonyBard2564) July 19, 2018
Also on Thursday, Trump told CBS that running against Biden is “a dream.”
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