Democratic Primaries

Mike Nelson

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55. I like them both...

Fri Apr 5, 2019, 07:38 PM

Apr 2019

… they both have a command presence. They are engaging and smart... compared to Trump and Pence, they are FDR and Lincoln! This is only the start - we will see the debates and view their specific policy statements before voting. I won't agree 100% with everyone, but the Democrats are way superior to the alternative.

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

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Pete Buttigieg & Beto O'Rourke: I just don't get it [View all] Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 OP

people vote on more than issues and policy JI7 Apr 2019 #1

I would prefer to see more experience in a candidate Freddie Apr 2019 #2

the problem with the current piece of shit goes beyond that JI7 Apr 2019 #4

Agree. kstewart33 Apr 2019 #8

they are probsbly running for cabinet posts and they are well qualified rampartc Apr 2019 #13

I am sort of agreeing as I feel the same way. I am willing to give them a chance katmondoo Apr 2019 #27

That is a very good way to put it. Butterflylady Apr 2019 #16

I tend to think that radical noodle Apr 2019 #3

I think that's exactly it peggysue2 Apr 2019 #11

I think the debates will be crucial for both. marylandblue Apr 2019 #14

Oh, I wouldn't have to hold my nose with either of these candidates peggysue2 Apr 2019 #17

Here dalton99a Apr 2019 #5

Thanks nt Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #6

Each has his own appealing quality. IphengeniaBlumgarten Apr 2019 #7

Agree with you completely about Pete. There will be a place for him WheelWalker Apr 2019 #9

Don't be surprised if Buttigieg surprises everybody. marylandblue Apr 2019 #12

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

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some stats Celerity Apr 2019 #22

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those leave out minorities though, and I also posted Celerity Apr 2019 #26

They both have an x-factor Politicub Apr 2019 #18

To me, X-factor is Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #19

Unfortunately, that horse has left the barn. RLG Apr 2019 #40

But should they be? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #42

Yes, I would like to see a lot more about where they each stand on the issues. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #57

Exactly my point nt Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #60

I think the fact that you lump them together is telling. Ron Green Apr 2019 #20

Telling??? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #37

I think it tells that you're looking at the image, rather than the substance, of these two Ron Green Apr 2019 #52

That's my problem, I don't see any substance Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #59

Agree about Beto, disagree about Buttigieg. lark Apr 2019 #21

Ex-Presidents and White House hangers-on have often said that there is no... TreasonousBastard Apr 2019 #23

Beto genuinely loves to interact with people OBrien Apr 2019 #24

"It"??? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #38

I listened to Yang yesterday, watoos Apr 2019 #29

I'd be a bit more inclined to understand your opinion defacto7 Apr 2019 #30

How about Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #39

I agree that she certainly can. n/t defacto7 Apr 2019 #49

Disagree, partly. shanny Apr 2019 #31

If O'Rourke should stay in Texas, shouldn't Buttigieg stay in Indiana? RLG Apr 2019 #43

No comparison between those two. Research both their resumes. Tipperary Apr 2019 #32

And O'Rourke is a nothing? RLG Apr 2019 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Apr 2019 #48

Tipperary was only comparing Buttigieg to O'Rourke. Qutzupalotl Apr 2019 #58

I couldn't disagree more about Buttigieg, he's the most intelligent candidate I've seen Alhena Apr 2019 #33

Most Presidents in the TV age have had some sort of cult of personality Trenzalore Apr 2019 #34

they have vision AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #35

Vision? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #41

I totally get Buttigieg. n/t demmiblue Apr 2019 #36

It's the "vision thing" Jersey Devil Apr 2019 #45

Yes but they did have policy positions Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #46

I didn't see it that way Jersey Devil Apr 2019 #47

Not talking about accomplishments Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #50

Luckily there is plenty of time for platforms to develop. Socal31 Apr 2019 #51

I certainly get why Mayor Pete is held in such high esteem, given his InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #53

Buttigieg gets to the bottom of things. He is a star. I hope he wins but if applegrove Apr 2019 #54

A star? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #61

Nancy Pelosi is a star. Someone with the power to connect and change applegrove Apr 2019 #62

Still sounds like Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #63

Nope. He gets to the bottom of things. He's real. He's speaking the truth. applegrove Apr 2019 #65

How does he get to the bottom of things? Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #67

Economic anxiety and belonging are how Trump won previous Obama voters. applegrove Apr 2019 #69

But still no policy solutions. Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #71

he is the opposite of a cult of personality, literally Celerity Apr 2019 #70

Thanks nt Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #72

I like them both... Mike Nelson Apr 2019 #55

Neither one has a serious chance to win the nomination, imo calguy Apr 2019 #56

People in 1860 likely said the same thing about Abe Lincoln. Blue_true Apr 2019 #64

First off, Americans seem to set the standard for ideal president as someone JFK like ecstatic Apr 2019 #66

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Both very, very likable, great people. Beto almost beat Cruz in Red Texas! Sunlei Apr 2019 #73