Can doves win in 2016?

[Renew Deal]

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That's a simplistic way of asking a complicated question. With all of the wars, violence, and threats in the world, will American voters be looking for strong foreign policy leadership in 2016? Will voters be looking for protection or common sense?

In addition, republicans have an unstated policy of wanting to always sound tougher than their competition (just watch the upcoming primaries). So if the Democrat comes out and says we should invade Yemen, republicans will say we should invade Yemen and Iran. If the Democrat says we should nuke Yemen, the republican will say we should use 2 nukes on Yemen. It's the game they play.

And if you believe that foreign policy and security are major issues in 2016, do you believe the Democrat should get into a bidding war with the republican on MIC funding increases? Cruz and Paul have been throwing around $160-$200 billion. Should the Democrat come out asking for $500 billion?

Can a candidate win in 2016 while proposing a reduction of defense spending?

[RiverLover]

1. Worked for (candidate) Obama. /nt

[Renew Deal]

3. Not a complete dove considering he supported increasing drone strikes and trying to find Bin Laden.

But yes, he was pretty good.

You have to consider that this is a much different time than 2008. In 2008 financial issues were the highest priority. In 2016, the economy is better and many parts of the world are feuding with each other.

[Cheese Sandwich]

2. Can doves win in 2016?

LOL nope because there is not one running. Bernie is probably the closest thing but he is a very long shot.

Some democrats say they want a leaner meaner force for the modern conflicts. Less boots on the ground, more drones, more special forces actions. Less shock and awe, more dirty wars. Point being that cutting military spending isn't always dovish. We've already been bombing Yemen for years.

[think]

4. Maybe. Oligarchs need a new hobby. War sucks.... /nt