Democratic Primaries

Recursion

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62. Oh yeah

Reply to DoctorJoJo (Reply #21)

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 06:37 PM

Apr 2019

A combination of those two would be quite powerful.

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

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DUers have made Mayor Pete the #2 overall choice [View all] True Dough Apr 2019 OP

Watched him on Rachel last night. BlueDawn Apr 2019 #1

I don't know that I'm ready to switch, or even thinking about it... wysimdnwyg Apr 2019 #47

All you have to do is listen to the guy. I love the vids on his website. PatrickforO Apr 2019 #2

Ditto that! KPN Apr 2019 #28

He's also #2 in the current betting on Predictit DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #3

Sanders #1?? aeromanKC Apr 2019 #54

Yep. DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #55

He is great. Tipperary Apr 2019 #4

Please focus DownriverDem Apr 2019 #5

Pete comes with no political baggage True Dough Apr 2019 #6

Nice post! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #8

actually he speaks 8 languages Celerity Apr 2019 #9

Thank you for the clarification! True Dough Apr 2019 #15

He more than likely understands more than 8 too. FreeState Apr 2019 #17

yes, for sure on the Swedish and Danish, Swedish is a wee bit closer to Norwegian than Danish in Celerity Apr 2019 #39

Danish is easier to read for me, I understand spoken Swedish better than spoken Danish FreeState Apr 2019 #58

There's no politician alive without baggage. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #12

Please provide some examples relating to Pete Buttigieg True Dough Apr 2019 #14

It may not be an issue of substance but, Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #16

i worry tho. Those hard core followers you mention are just the ones who make sure to vote. CTyankee Apr 2019 #22

This. The fans of the bad guys never fail to make it to the ballot box. calimary Apr 2019 #26

Rhat's why an inspirational candidate like Beto or Pete is our best choice marylandblue Apr 2019 #32

I agree, that there will be evangelicals who will condemn Pete for that reason True Dough Apr 2019 #24

Not just politicians... radical noodle Apr 2019 #60

Excellent post! cwydro Apr 2019 #13

I Agree, Except That Both Bernie and Biden Would Be Eighty-TWO When Their First Term Ends! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #20

Bernie actually would be 83 and 87 (born Sept 8, 1941, right before Pearl Harbor) Celerity Apr 2019 #40

I like your comparisons, right on the money Perseus Apr 2019 #25

Nicely written True Dough Apr 2019 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #49

Spot on. I like his chances too. KPN Apr 2019 #30

+1 CaptainTruth Apr 2019 #42

Thanks! I'll gladly take that as a compliment True Dough Apr 2019 #46

He has A LOT going for him calimary Apr 2019 #44

Listen, we have CaliforniaPeggy on board True Dough Apr 2019 #52

I'm already standing in the passenger loading area. calimary Apr 2019 #64

Don't underestimate Trump's ability to ding people for things that incriminate himself... Grendam Apr 2019 #51

You've summarized it well customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #56

Wow, tell us who that is!!!! I would love to hear your guarantee win!!! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #7

We have no idea who can win yet. babylonsister Apr 2019 #10

I like Pete's chances for his communication and strategic skills. marylandblue Apr 2019 #11

What, you don't think we all are? KPN Apr 2019 #31

Exactly J_William_Ryan Apr 2019 #34

So because the establishment candidate failed in 16, lets try the same again in 20? Rainbow Droid Apr 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #45

It is hard to ignore how intelligent he is. He is someone who is comfortable in his own skin. Perseus Apr 2019 #18

Well if he fails to win the nomination then whoever wins it should consider him for the VP slot. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #19

I've Been Contemplating a Harris/Pete Ticket--Fills a Lot of Squares DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #21

I will vote for just about any ticket as long as Trump ends up out of office and in prison. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #23

+1 or flip it, either way works for me Celerity Apr 2019 #48

Oh yeah Recursion Apr 2019 #62

Niiice!! Good to see Mayor Pete doing so well!! (Not surprising either.) InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27

Bernie has slid to 4th on the DU leaderboard BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #65

Bernie was never higher than third. crazytown Apr 2019 #66

Comes from "out of nowhere" ... kind of like Jimmy Carter, no? Auggie Apr 2019 #29

Is that a good thing? Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #33

I like that heading on her page wildflower Apr 2019 #57

That's a good way to put it n/t Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #59

He has the intelligence we're sadly missing in the White House, and very impressive, duforsure Apr 2019 #35

you are insulting potatoes Celerity Apr 2019 #50

Love Pete! Blue Owl Apr 2019 #38

He gives good copy, I'll say that much Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #41

Though still undecided, I feel like he's our best candidate to beat Trump.... Chakaconcarne Apr 2019 #43

He is winning me over, but... Cary Apr 2019 #53

I'm in the Pete Fleet and I also absolutely adore Senator Harris Recursion Apr 2019 #61

Maybe a great ticket, Buttigieg/Harris?!? True Dough Apr 2019 #63