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NurseJackie

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24. Great in a courtroom. Great in a hearing. But, NOT GREAT at a rally or debate...

Tue Nov 13, 2018, 09:05 AM

Nov 2018

... I do not see the "it" value in her either. I've seen her at campaign rallies, and she's very uninspiring.

When she's speaking, it's ho-hum, reserved, rote and perfunctory... and we need more than that to win.

I much prefer someone like Cory (Bring-it!) Booker!

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Excuse me but may I say something about Senator Harris? [View all] NewsCenter28 Nov 2018 OP

it will play itself out. JHan Nov 2018 #1

Agree on the likability. I like her fine. But she has Hortensis Nov 2018 #45

As I've posted: elleng Nov 2018 #2

We can't set race and gender aside, though. Both matter. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #4

I find her to be much more likable than several you listed, but to each his own. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #3

I've seen her on MSNBC NewsCenter28 Nov 2018 #6

Your opinion is yours only. It's not the majority opinion by any means. brush Nov 2018 #42

I'm focused on 2019 RandySF Nov 2018 #5

That's fine-Just exhibiting some caution lights NewsCenter28 Nov 2018 #9

The likability factor is a concern. I think she would be a strong candidate though. Quixote1818 Nov 2018 #7

I think Klobuchar is extremely likable Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #11

I agree, I think she is extremely likable. Quixote1818 Nov 2018 #12

I think that coming from a non coastal state would help. greymattermom Nov 2018 #52

Klobuchar has significantly more experience than Beto. Justice Nov 2018 #61

I like her LeftInTX Nov 2018 #8

Let's put it this way NewsCenter28 Nov 2018 #10

She has that "it" factor for me. rogue emissary Nov 2018 #13

Love Kamala, I really do... she would lose! She does not have the magic that MANY others have! Firebrand Gary Nov 2018 #14

The Debates Brawndo Nov 2018 #15

Great in a courtroom. Great in a hearing. But, NOT GREAT at a rally or debate... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #24

I agree, fully, but keep something in mind DFW Nov 2018 #16

100% agree. People need to let the Primaries play out, there looks to be a great pool of talent out OnDoutside Nov 2018 #18

I see zero warmth in Gillibrand and the only place she's popular is in NY. People have different octoberlib Nov 2018 #17

Agree with you completly on Gillibland Merlot Nov 2018 #29

I don't really connect with her either lillypaddle Nov 2018 #19

She definitely has the it factor for me Sunsky Nov 2018 #20

Kamala Harris captured me when she gave a speech on the Senate floor in opposition of... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #21

hmm i'm still a bit miffed she sided with expedient Gillibrand on pushing Al Franken out onetexan Nov 2018 #22

We shouldn't be picking candidates at this point, we should be waiting to listen to them make their Vinca Nov 2018 #23

She's likable enough. Democratic voters need to inspire and motivate themselves. Marcuse Nov 2018 #25

"Likable enough" BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #26

+1 violetpastille Nov 2018 #27

I agree. And I find it strange so many people see her as a possible candidate. SweetieD Nov 2018 #28

Well... at least you didn't say MrGrieves Nov 2018 #31

No. It is nasally. I guess that is a better word than congested. It is something SweetieD Nov 2018 #35

Can't believe there are people on this Democratie board willing to eliminate... brush Nov 2018 #44

I am saying one of many reasons why she is probably not going to make it out of the SweetieD Nov 2018 #46

It's your opinion. I doubt many other share it. brush Nov 2018 #47

here's the sad truth qazplm135 Nov 2018 #53

And some said Hillary had a shrill voice in 2016 so they didn't vote for her. brush Nov 2018 #54

Not talking about the ridiculousness or not qazplm135 Nov 2018 #58

The OP doesn't like the sound of Harris' voice. brush Nov 2018 #59

It will be the deciding factor for some qazplm135 Nov 2018 #60

No need to start judging candidates yet. MrGrieves Nov 2018 #30

Seems the trolls and bots lsewpershad Nov 2018 #32

Franken/Harris 2020! ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #33

President Obama was one in a million. GemDigger Nov 2018 #34

There are charismatic politicians. I'd say Gillum is very charismatic. Beto is. Bernie is. And no SweetieD Nov 2018 #37

They absolutely do. I am not dissing on them. GemDigger Nov 2018 #38

Translation: I wanna candidate that entertains me on cable news-talk shows with zingers & tuff talk! FSogol Nov 2018 #36

I'm quite fond of Senator Harris. I find her more charismatic than most ... dawg Nov 2018 #39

We need someone who can fill stadiums like Barack Obama and that's Beto. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #40

I agree, an outsized personality, elleng Nov 2018 #55

Michael Moore said we need to nominate a celebrity that everybody loves like Oprah. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #56

+1. Beto is a natural born leader and an excellent orator dalton99a Nov 2018 #64

I would rather see her as a Supreme Court justice or an Attorney General Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #41

She would be a terrific vice presidential candidate that would add balance to the ticket. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #50

Harris Does a Fine Job in the Senate. I Hope She Continues There. dlk Nov 2018 #43

"Warren, Mckaskill, Gillibrand, and Klobouchar all easily pass that test with me. " Adrahil Nov 2018 #48

She seems willing ghostsinthemachine Nov 2018 #49

I disagree very much! yuiyoshida Nov 2018 #51

All the obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2018 #57

I like everything about her, except the time she stood with Gillibrand against Franken. MoonRiver Nov 2018 #62

Your concern is noted Skidmore Nov 2018 #63