Democratic Primaries

cilla4progress

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2. To me it is his

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 11:51 AM

Apr 2019

clarity. He knows who he is...seems strange to say after his divulging to Maddow last night it took him a long time to come to terms with his own sexuality.

He's not polished, yet he is ready with his answers because he's th ought about this stuff! A lot is in his approach to leading. One thing I heard him say last night that I've been thinking and is very important to me: it's very compelling to feel the candidate doesn't want it too much. That is, they s/he is willing to lose...on principle; by honestly holding to their own beliefs. It's integrity.

His age is a huge plus to me. And I'm 64!

He says he is a progressive. I've heard his positions on Medicare for all ("any&quot , the economy, the green new deal - generally. He's got a great resume - I'm glad he's not a lawyer! IIRC he studied philosophy, politics, and econ as a grad student at Harvard.

Balanced with a POC (Harris!) on the ticket, I'd be proud to put his sign up in my yard!!!

Of course, it's early.....

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

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Some Thoughts on Buttigieg Taking Off and Warren Seeming to be Grounded [View all] babylonsister Apr 2019 OP

I think you may have hit the answer in your last paragraph frazzled Apr 2019 #1

To me it is his cilla4progress Apr 2019 #2

Harris/Buttigieg 2020 jayschool2013 Apr 2019 #28

I Do Too! DarthDem Apr 2019 #29

I don't think we can overlook the extent to which a brilliant man is dsc Apr 2019 #3

Yup. nt DLevine Apr 2019 #7

Agree MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #51

Warren comes across as shrill and overly excited sometimes. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #4

Oh, Warren is "shrill" eh? BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #5

Really. elleng Apr 2019 #11

Yeah, her voice is kind of shrill. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #12

Why not call her hysterical too Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #53

Anyone who complains that Warren is "shrill" Ohiogal Apr 2019 #23

It's also sexist BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #59

geezus...shrill? DonCoquixote Apr 2019 #13

I'm not commenting on women as a group. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #15

Oh come on... radical noodle Apr 2019 #14

Okay, I'll stop. I won't comment on it anymore. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #19

I'm not necessarily even a supporter of Warren radical noodle Apr 2019 #21

This artislife Apr 2019 #38

Okay, I'll remember that. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #49

Appreciate it! radical noodle Apr 2019 #50

Her voice is not what I would call shrill, but sometimes it sounds tense and constricted. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #30

She can be overly caffeinated at times BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #27

Unlike, say, Beto. How many Red Bulls does that guy consume for breakfast? Hekate Apr 2019 #55

I haven't been able to watch him BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #56

I'm no Warren fan, but "shrill" is terribly misogynistic Tarc Apr 2019 #39

Shrill? Tipperary Apr 2019 #42

"Shrill"? Jesus Christ, not that old canard against ANY woman who speaks passionately. nt Hekate Apr 2019 #54

Sanders is way more shrill. but it's only women who are criticized JI7 Apr 2019 #60

Exactly. It's sexism in its most unadulterated form. athena Apr 2019 #62

Pete is new and is an exciting mix of smart, young and gay. But Warren has put forth Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #6

She certainly isn't! Brainstormy Apr 2019 #18

I know, it's sad srobertss Apr 2019 #24

Her natural supporters seem stuck on Bernie. He will be the end of her campaign. seaglass Apr 2019 #36

Perhaps they are like me. Supporters of Sanders first and Warren next. If sanders were Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #37

It's obvious that everyone gets to choose the candidate they want to support, isn't it? seaglass Apr 2019 #40

I think there is room for both of them just as there is room now for a Beto and a Pete. Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #43

I have been surprised that Warren is not getting more exposure. brer cat Apr 2019 #8

Sanders and Warren are vying for some of the same support andym Apr 2019 #9

Most interesting read. calimary Apr 2019 #10

Thing Is . . . DarthDem Apr 2019 #31

For me radical noodle Apr 2019 #16

Nanjeanne mentioned a huge one -- the media, and fashion. Hortensis Apr 2019 #17

Often times, image wins out over substance... Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #20

Yes not fooled Apr 2019 #22

In Pete's case, it's by design. He decide to focus on broad themes first marylandblue Apr 2019 #48

Usually Policy needs Charisma and Style to win. MarcA Apr 2019 #58

His weakness may be in his lack of concern for the disadvantaged. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2019 #25

All that matters DownriverDem Apr 2019 #26

I think that Warren is trying to out Sanders while Sanders himself is running question everything Apr 2019 #32

I love Warren, but she made the mistake of getting into the mud with rump. Tipperary Apr 2019 #33

She did show customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #45

I know. I hate that because I think she would be a great president. Tipperary Apr 2019 #46

And the worst case scenario customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #47

Message I sent to TPM earlier today: "No mention of gender? Or the advantage of being a white male? deurbano Apr 2019 #34

Warren... roscoeroscoe Apr 2019 #35

Good analysis fifthoffive Apr 2019 #41

In my opinion customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #44

Warren is still in the thick of it for this stage of the primary season Tom Rinaldo Apr 2019 #52

Not sure what you mean by "outshone." I guess I interpret that phrase as "attracting attention." Raven123 Apr 2019 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author sfwriter Apr 2019 #61