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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Seriously, why is Beto polling so low? [View all]karynnj
(59,501 posts)12. Look at your description - what is missing?
1) Resume that shows many accomplishments. All of the top tier have far stronger resumes.
2) Gravitas - note that Obama, at a young age had far more of this than Beto has shown.
I think many of us knoe that whichever Democrat wins will have to almost immediately call upon a very good team of people (in and out of the administration) to undertake efforts to restore the country - domestically and internationally. Here, I think other than Bernie, all the frontrunners have worked and know well many of the people that should be called upon to be part of this effort. For the most part, Beto doesn't.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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No policy focus at least compared with Warrren and Sanders plus a terrible first debate
BeyondGeography
Aug 2019
#4
Agree.. I think he still has a bright future.. he just needs to hold office for a while. The rest
Thekaspervote
Aug 2019
#11
Buttigieg has the same issue, he is trapped in a Ruby Red state and in a Ruby Red district.
Celerity
Aug 2019
#28
I like Beto. He seems like a good guy. But I just don't see a president standing there.
LincolnRossiter
Aug 2019
#17
Light resume, real him mostly comes across at time of crises or anger, not on scene long enough ...
uponit7771
Aug 2019
#18
I'd like to see Beto on the ballot with Warren as her VP. He's young. Lots of time ahead.
CTyankee
Aug 2019
#21
I read that Vanity Fair article, learned enough about him there to strike him off my list.
cwydro
Aug 2019
#25