Democratic Primaries

ancianita

(36,055 posts) Thu Aug 15, 2019, 07:56 PM Aug 2019

Inslee In Iowa

Trump bashing works. Progressive values work!

The more this man speaks, the more electable he looks.

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

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Inslee In Iowa (Original Post) ancianita Aug 2019 OP

Inslee is the ideal public servant The Blue Flower Aug 2019 #1

He's got the advantage of being younger, too, for those who care about that. ancianita Aug 2019 #2

He's excellent, and I'm dismayed that his candidacy hasn't taken off. femmedem Aug 2019 #3

I think he grows on people over time. He gets a lot of flack for not staying home in WA, so that ancianita Aug 2019 #4

I think the media likes stories about controversy, zingers and polls. femmedem Aug 2019 #6

I'm learning. ancianita Aug 2019 #7

He's got what it takes. oasis Aug 2019 #5

That was really good. SouthernProgressive Aug 2019 #8

... ancianita Aug 2019 #9

The Blue Flower

(5,442 posts)

1. Inslee is the ideal public servant

Reply to ancianita (Original post)

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 08:18 PM

Aug 2019

He has a proven track record and can beat donorrhea. Very electable.

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

ancianita

(36,055 posts)

2. He's got the advantage of being younger, too, for those who care about that.

Reply to The Blue Flower (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 08:31 PM

Aug 2019

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

femmedem

(8,203 posts)

3. He's excellent, and I'm dismayed that his candidacy hasn't taken off.

Reply to ancianita (Original post)

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 08:37 PM

Aug 2019

He's right. Climate change is the most important issue, and it will be for a long, long time.

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

ancianita

(36,055 posts)

4. I think he grows on people over time. He gets a lot of flack for not staying home in WA, so that

Reply to femmedem (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 08:51 PM

Aug 2019

might be a factor.

Yet, he's clearly the most accomplished with progressive legislation. The country should know that.

I hope the 1$ donators keep showing up.

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

femmedem

(8,203 posts)

6. I think the media likes stories about controversy, zingers and polls.

Reply to ancianita (Reply #4)

Thu Aug 15, 2019, 10:59 PM

Aug 2019

Click bait and easy-to-write articles. They're not as likely to cover someone with a great platform but who doesn't create made-for-media moments. And now he's getting less coverage because of his poll numbers. If you don't do well early, it becomes a vicious cycle.