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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Pete Buttigieg & Beto O'Rourke: I just don't get it [View all]peggysue2
(10,823 posts)11. I think that's exactly it
Youth and energy. Both Buttigieg and O'Rourke are new faces on the block and they have an attraction that is hard to pin down, particularly O'Rourke who definitely has that 'it' factor. Buttigieg is very bright and well spoken; I've listened to him several times. O'Rourke appeals to the emotions, gears people up with the power of his personality.
Will they do well in the race? I don't know. I think the debates will be critical for all our candidates but particularly these two. Stumble during those debates and it's basically over in terms of support and donations.
We shall see if either can go the distance. I'll be waiting and listening.
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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I am sort of agreeing as I feel the same way. I am willing to give them a chance
katmondoo
Apr 2019
#27
I like the youth and dynamic nature of this candidate, as you say. It's time for, like Pete ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#28
I find a lot of substance in Buttigieg, but he is also using a communications strategt
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#10
Yes, I would like to see a lot more about where they each stand on the issues.
smirkymonkey
Apr 2019
#57
I think it tells that you're looking at the image, rather than the substance, of these two
Ron Green
Apr 2019
#52
Ex-Presidents and White House hangers-on have often said that there is no...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2019
#23
I couldn't disagree more about Buttigieg, he's the most intelligent candidate I've seen
Alhena
Apr 2019
#33
First off, Americans seem to set the standard for ideal president as someone JFK like
ecstatic
Apr 2019
#66