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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Charisma in Presidential Elections...when has the candidate with less charisma won the White House? [View all]DesertRat
(27,995 posts)19. I detest trump but it has nothing to do with "charisma"
Charisma is the ability to attract, charm, and influence others. Your definition of charisma (positive and negative) and who does and doesn't have it is your personal opinion. Please don't dismiss those of us who don't agree with it. Also, welcome to DU.
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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Charisma in Presidential Elections...when has the candidate with less charisma won the White House? [View all]
Indygram
Apr 2019
OP
I recall Barry Goldwater had zero charisma. I am sure that there were others too, that lacked...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#5
Really. I debated about putting his name out there too, but didn't. He was dry as a piece of ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#12
It's not just about having charisma...it's about having more or better charisma than your opponent
Indygram
Apr 2019
#16
Also must keep in mind that only once in the last 17 elections has the same party won three in a row
MichMan
Apr 2019
#27
I was curious about that too, I read it the article and nothing about it. Looked and it's from 2012
Autumn
Apr 2019
#30