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California_Republic

(1,826 posts) Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:23 PM Apr 2019

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Pete's in! And ties Sanders at 8% on DU

Last edited Sun Apr 14, 2019, 07:48 PM - Edit history (1)

Update: Pete passes Bernie

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

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Pete's in! And ties Sanders at 8% on DU (Original Post) California_Republic Apr 2019 OP

He's gonna get a nice national boost after today bearsfootball516 Apr 2019 #1

I think a lot of people are hearing from him for the first time day DesertRat Apr 2019 #19

Good. Cha Apr 2019 #2

That can't be BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #3

Lol. cwydro Apr 2019 #12

.... ehrnst Apr 2019 #18

I just donated to his campaign... W_HAMILTON Apr 2019 #4

Same here. Early preference. Willing to listen to all candidates California_Republic Apr 2019 #6

Not yet ready to leave the Inslee camp, but this young guy made a humdinger of a formal "debut." calimary Apr 2019 #9

Inslee / Buttigieg ? California_Republic Apr 2019 #10

I like Inslee but with the right Pres and VP I think he'd be super effective as Sec of Energy. nt in2herbs Apr 2019 #17

I haven't done either, due to my long-time failure/jinx of 'my' candidates, elleng Apr 2019 #11

Same here. murielm99 Apr 2019 #15

He is an amazing guy! nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #5

It's really thrilling to me to see the responses from my gay friends loyalsister Apr 2019 #7

Great after-speech song list so far. greyl Apr 2019 #8

He's a strong number two for me right now. cwydro Apr 2019 #13

Yes!!! rainin Apr 2019 #14

Sanders can only go down from here nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #16

bearsfootball516

(6,374 posts)

1. He's gonna get a nice national boost after today

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:36 PM

Apr 2019

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

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)

19. I think a lot of people are hearing from him for the first time day

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:13 PM

Apr 2019

I agree, he'll get a nice national boost.

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

Cha

(297,029 posts)

2. Good.

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:38 PM

Apr 2019

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

BannonsLiver

(16,342 posts)

3. That can't be

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:53 PM

Apr 2019

I’ve been assured by Sanders supporters here Bernie is the runaway front runner and is soaring in “all the polls”.

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

cwydro

(51,308 posts)

12. Lol.

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:49 PM

Apr 2019

Funny how that’s working out.

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

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)

18. ....

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:12 PM

Apr 2019

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

W_HAMILTON

(7,849 posts)

4. I just donated to his campaign...

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:54 PM

Apr 2019

...and moved my preference from Undecided to Buttigieg.

I certainly may end up changing my preference as the primary plays out, but as of today, he is my choice!

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

California_Republic

(1,826 posts)

6. Same here. Early preference. Willing to listen to all candidates

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:57 PM

Apr 2019

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

calimary

(81,179 posts)

9. Not yet ready to leave the Inslee camp, but this young guy made a humdinger of a formal "debut."

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:17 PM

Apr 2019

I actually got choked up during the part in his speech wherein he didn't want to go back 20 years to relive that time, but rather to find himself back then, a young man deeply uncertain about "how he can fit into this world" and tell that youngster that he was gonna be okay.

VERY moving. That was an incredibly moving moment, a very personal monologue. I frequently hear the word "authentic" in reference to Mayor Pete. He's DEFINITELY that. He's gonna get a massive boost from this announcement speech. For many potential voters, this will probably be the first time they've had a chance to give him a listen, and get a sense of who he is.

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

California_Republic

(1,826 posts)

10. Inslee / Buttigieg ?

Reply to calimary (Reply #9)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:35 PM

Apr 2019

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

in2herbs

(2,944 posts)

17. I like Inslee but with the right Pres and VP I think he'd be super effective as Sec of Energy. nt

Reply to calimary (Reply #9)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:09 PM

Apr 2019

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

elleng

(130,825 posts)

11. I haven't done either, due to my long-time failure/jinx of 'my' candidates,

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:36 PM

Apr 2019

but am certainly inclined to do both.

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

murielm99

(30,724 posts)

15. Same here.

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 05:59 PM

Apr 2019

He is my early preference. I met him in August and was impressed.

Yes, that could change. But he is young and has a long time left to be a Democratic leader.

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

USALiberal

(10,877 posts)

5. He is an amazing guy! nt

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 03:56 PM

Apr 2019

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

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

7. It's really thrilling to me to see the responses from my gay friends

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:03 PM

Apr 2019

I'm listening and have not settled on anyone, and I love the sense of pride I am seeing his candidacy inspire.

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

greyl

(22,990 posts)

8. Great after-speech song list so far.

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:04 PM

Apr 2019

Up Around the Bend, Creedence Clearwater Revival
This Land Was Made for You and Me, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Freedom, George Michael

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

cwydro

(51,308 posts)

13. He's a strong number two for me right now.

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 04:50 PM

Apr 2019

I really like most of our candidates.

Only three that I would never consider in the primaries, period.

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

rainin

(3,010 posts)

14. Yes!!!

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 05:57 PM

Apr 2019

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

BlueFlorida

(1,532 posts)

16. Sanders can only go down from here nt

Reply to California_Republic (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2019, 06:02 PM

Apr 2019

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

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