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LAS14

(14,964 posts)
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 08:48 AM Jun 2019

OK, I'm switching to Warren. [View all]

My main criterion for choosing a primary candidate is that they are capable of inspiring people to action (namely voting). I have sometimes called this "charisma," but that's a little bit of a stretch with Warren. What she does have in spades* is passion combined with intelligence. The passion inspires, but the intelligence may be what draws centrists to her where Sanders never could. Her command of her very well thought out plans is, for me anyway, inspiring on its own.

Every time I hear her speak I think, "Yeah, we could actually do that!" A great answer to the question of how we calculate wealth in he interview after the debate. "They have teams of money managers. They figure this out all the time for loans." (Or words to that effect.)

So what tipped me to switch was the positive media response. Maybe she can keep her momentum. Until she doesn't, she's my pick.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Welcome aboard. gibraltar72 Jun 2019 #1
She has the plans. She has the respect of her peers. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #2
And she is a teacher ... she has a great ability to actually explain problems and solutions in a way KPN Jun 2019 #21
Indeed. I think that's why she has so much influence. ehrnst Jun 2019 #22
Yup. She's my front-runner right now. Though I'm still open to several others. KPN Jun 2019 #24
That is why I see her winning over the working class voter - plain, honest blm Jun 2019 #29
I like the fact that she does not talk to everyone like they Doreen Jun 2019 #37
Well put -- exactly. KPN Jun 2019 #45
President Clinton was also excellent at this. gldstwmn Jun 2019 #41
Yeah her post debate interview with Tweetie... jcgoldie Jun 2019 #3
You will never hear, "I'm not going to speculate on that now," or "Well, that's a problem ehrnst Jun 2019 #8
Great Point DarthDem Jun 2019 #51
Talked to a guy at the dog park CanonRay Jun 2019 #4
I want to relish in the fear of the finance industry, but can't. theaocp Jun 2019 #6
I would imagine a Wells Fargo VP is unemployable anywhere else. lagomorph777 Jun 2019 #16
I dont know; banks have VPs like Trump has bad hair days. A TON of them. oldsoftie Jul 2019 #53
Shame on him for raising his son with such lousy values. yardwork Jun 2019 #18
Ouch! KPN Jun 2019 #46
This actually worries me. I love Warren but fear that Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #31
I don't know why he would be worried. DENVERPOPS Jun 2019 #33
They get sued about every other day and have very deep pockets. gldstwmn Jun 2019 #42
debate : "2 of 10 Democrats raised their hands to say they'd abolish private insurance sugarmommom Jun 2019 #5
Welcome to DU , sugarmommom. Which two raised their hands? rurallib Jun 2019 #7
Warren and de Blasio jcgoldie Jun 2019 #9
People are truly ignorant on Medicare in it's reality. DENVERPOPS Jun 2019 #34
Part B is actually a great deal -- $135 per month KPN Jun 2019 #47
YAY!!! Welcome Aboard! LovingA2andMI Jun 2019 #10
I've switched to undecided. Amimnoch Jun 2019 #11
I like Beto, and I think he's the future FakeNoose Jun 2019 #26
I count her passion as a form of charisma. People pay attention to it. marylandblue Jun 2019 #12
Yep, I think she's very inspiring too!!! "Passion combined with intelligence." n/t RKP5637 Jun 2019 #13
She's spent a lot of time figuring out her plans. She gives loads more Irishxs Jun 2019 #14
Welcome aboard! lagomorph777 Jun 2019 #15
Hear you! B Stieg Jun 2019 #17
Don't forget she has the experience in how government operates. llmart Jun 2019 #19
Love Warren but zentrum Jun 2019 #20
I still lean towards Warren, but I do like Sanders. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2019 #25
Warren and Bernie watoos Jun 2019 #23
"I've got a plan!" - Warren/Harris 2020!! Politicub Jun 2019 #27
I'm thinking this is a good ticket too musette_sf Jun 2019 #32
I would love to see that ticket. warmfeet Jun 2019 #38
From Whom? DarthDem Jun 2019 #28
Well, Buttigieg, but really Inslee. I want Inslee because I think... LAS14 Jun 2019 #36
Nice. Thanks for Responding DarthDem Jun 2019 #50
I'm for Warren. I'm for Harris. debsy Jun 2019 #30
There is going to be a lot of this. mwb970 Jun 2019 #35
I switched to Warren also! LeftTurn3623 Jun 2019 #39
She's a great candidate. gldstwmn Jun 2019 #40
Elizabeth is one of the candidates I trust the most. TryLogic Jun 2019 #43
Me too. betsuni Jun 2019 #44
I would be more than happy with Warren or Pete. Capt. America Jun 2019 #48
My first choice all along. nt Ferrets are Cool Jun 2019 #49
I've not been able to shake the feeling she'll be the nominee JenniferJuniper Jun 2019 #52
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