Democratic Primaries

Politicub

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31. Even though the media is paying close attention to Sanders, he isn't gaining

Tue Jun 18, 2019, 11:19 AM

Jun 2019

any momentum. This is in contrast to 2016 when more visibility equaled more support.

People don't seem to be flirting with the idea of democratic socialism as much as they were in the past.

This augurs well for Klobuchar, IMHO. Hear me out: While Biden holds the pragmatism crown now, Klobuchar's platform is closest in substance to what Biden is selling. If Biden slips and Klobuchar's message holds, then I see her inching up in the polls.

I firmly believe that Klobuchar is the sleeper candidate this cycle. She is impressive in town halls, and her proposals seem possible to accomplish. What she needs is more visibility, and will get that during the debates.

She's a bit centrist for my taste, but I know I'm to the left of the average voter. I know that about myself, and would support her enthusiastically.

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

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NBC/WSJ poll: Enthusiasm for Warren surges while same for Biden, Sanders falls [View all] Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 OP

Warren is absolutely amazing! :D Skid Rogue Jun 2019 #1

Not sure how that translates into actual voter prefercence.. honest.abe Jun 2019 #2

Biden's numbers have gone down as far as enthusiasm Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #3

Yes, but down from a very high number 73% to 66%. honest.abe Jun 2019 #5

The point here is that she is heading up while he is headed down Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #15

Signals a potential trend against Biden. But it's not time for him to worry yet. marylandblue Jun 2019 #6

I believe Biden will be the nominee Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #7

I know, you keep saying that, even when it's not relevant. marylandblue Jun 2019 #9

Two data points are not a trend. honest.abe Jun 2019 #12

POTENTIAL trend. And like I said, not time for him to worry yet. marylandblue Jun 2019 #13

POTENTIAL trend with two data points?? honest.abe Jun 2019 #17

Nonetheless, it was mentioned and you responded, as did I. marylandblue Jun 2019 #18

No, two data points are not a trend. LanternWaste Jun 2019 #27

Thanks for the math lesson I don't need. marylandblue Jun 2019 #28

I'm waiting until after the debates to make a decision... VarryOn Jun 2019 #4

I don't think she can win the rustbelt...I like her but...we have to win. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #8

Given a chance, I think she can talk them around. nt Susan Calvin Jun 2019 #14

I think there is too much sexism for any womsn to win...very disturbing pollls Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #26

She is a hard worker and will go talk to people in that part Blue_true Jun 2019 #22

Polls show too many who are reluctant to vote for a woman...we can't Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #25

Wow. Blue_true Jun 2019 #36

Did you see the poll? Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #37

But we don't. I believe sexism played a role in this. Demsrule86 Jun 2019 #38

Basically I feel the zentrum Jun 2019 #21

I love her work ethic and never give up optimism. Blue_true Jun 2019 #23

I really like Senator Klobuchar, too... VarryOn Jun 2019 #24

I love Warren! My first choice is still Kamala, but Liz is a close second! MoonRiver Jun 2019 #10

I've been vacillating for BlueMTexpat Jun 2019 #30

Some people think polls are important, except when they think polls are not important. empedocles Jun 2019 #11

Some people are able to put polls in context, or as a snapshot. Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #20

yeah! barbtries Jun 2019 #16

Great News. nt zentrum Jun 2019 #19

Love Liz,hate the fact that even democratic men are misogynists Fresh_Start Jun 2019 #29

True but think she is changing minds Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #32

That's what I think. She amazingly talented. perhaps enough to overcome misogyny. marylandblue Jun 2019 #34

Good points Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #35

Even though the media is paying close attention to Sanders, he isn't gaining Politicub Jun 2019 #31

I don't think people were flirting with democratic socialism so much as marylandblue Jun 2019 #33