Democratic Primaries

femmedem

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5. Yes. Not only do they have executive experience, but they don't risk losing a senate seat.

Reply to Otto Lidenbrock (Original post)

Thu Aug 22, 2019, 09:26 AM

Aug 2019

On the other hand, our senators have more experience with foreign policy and have, in some cases, demonstrated in hearing how intelligently and effectively they can expose the damage Republicans are inflicting.

It used to be easier for governors like Bill Clinton to gain support, in part because they didn't have a long history of voting records that could be twisted.

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

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Isn't it a shame accomplished Governors can't get any traction in the race? [View all] Otto Lidenbrock Aug 2019 OP

yup, actually winning an election should be enough to get on the debate JI7 Aug 2019 #1

A crowded stage with a lot of name recognition among several. Amimnoch Aug 2019 #2

whatever I feel now will be forgotten when Hickenlooper takes Cory Gardner's senate seat. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #3

Looking on the bright side, abqtommy Aug 2019 #4

Yes. Not only do they have executive experience, but they don't risk losing a senate seat. femmedem Aug 2019 #5

Indeed it is a shame. Inslee and Hickenlooper would comradebillyboy Aug 2019 #6

Yes MFM008 Aug 2019 #7

Yes. Experience running small "nations" should count. Hortensis Aug 2019 #8