Democratic Primaries

Ruby the Liberal

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54. I would have agreed just a few weeks ago

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 07:48 PM

Apr 2019

I have a hard-core RW coworker. Struggles at times, but defends the most egregious shit out of the Trump Cabal because "winning" or whatever. Shes smart, just punches down instead of up. You know the type. We don't see eye to eye on about anything related to society, politics, etc...

Anywhosal, she came in Monday morning and asked me if I had heard of "this Pete guy whose running" and could I pronounce his name for her. Apparently her kiddo (liberal, mid-30s) sent her some clips over the weekend and she is intrigued.

I think anyone with the gravitas to own them in their own yard should go for it (and not all of our candidates need apply for that, IMO). Bernie did great, and I think Pete would as well. In their heart of hearts, they are mortified by Trump. We just need them to come to grips with that before Nov 3 2020.

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

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Buttigieg, Fox News in talks on town hall [View all] mobeau69 Apr 2019 OP

GREAT! elleng Apr 2019 #1

This is a smart move on his part. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author sfwriter Apr 2019 #3

will they let him hand pick a selected audience or stick him w/a fox one? nt msongs Apr 2019 #4

Consider that he comes from Indiana FakeNoose Apr 2019 #13

Pete is capitalizing on the name thing. He's making lemonade. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #15

Rachel stumbled over his name a couple times FakeNoose Apr 2019 #16

Chris Matthews totally destroyed his name last night. badhair77 Apr 2019 #19

Yes that's why he should change it to Booty-Jedge FakeNoose Apr 2019 #21

I don't blame him for using "PETE" on his banners. forgotmylogin Apr 2019 #23

he also said not_the_one Apr 2019 #73

Lol badhair77 Apr 2019 #25

It's really not that hard to say. cwydro Apr 2019 #59

Agreed FakeNoose Apr 2019 #61

It's not hard to say. forgotmylogin Apr 2019 #74

I Sent Her Specific Instructions On It, and She STILL Puts That "U" In There--Lawrence, Too! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #35

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #65

Yes I know FakeNoose Apr 2019 #66

The only reason I hate the idea is.... elfin Apr 2019 #5

His low burn rate customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #6

Yeah, I noticed that today on a graph CNN showed. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #10

His media strategy seems to parallel Trumps Renew Deal Apr 2019 #24

We need to do that. Blue_true Apr 2019 #46

Pete following Bernie workinclasszero Apr 2019 #7

Brilliant move to follow Bernie's lead!! My hat's off to Mayor Pete... wishing him all the best!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #38

Wrong. Pete was the first democrat on Fox. He did an interview on Blue_true Apr 2019 #58

Wasn't a town hall...taking questions from the crowd workinclasszero Apr 2019 #60

Chris Wallace tried numerous times to trip Mayor Pete up. Blue_true Apr 2019 #72

+1 Celerity Apr 2019 #70

Yes. cwydro Apr 2019 #8

Talking to the Traitor's voters is smart SallyHemmings Apr 2019 #9

LOL mobeau69 Apr 2019 #11

I love it! SallyHemmings Apr 2019 #12

Watch him outfox Fox and its legion of mouth-breathers Blue Owl Apr 2019 #14

Like He's Playing the Violin mobeau69 Apr 2019 #18

I think he'll do well. He's not afraid to address all the challenges and the gotcha questions. badhair77 Apr 2019 #17

So was Barnicle, then Pete smacked it clear out of the park! mobeau69 Apr 2019 #20

Many here said Bernie zentrum Apr 2019 #22

Abso-fuckin-lutely!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #36

It makes no sense for us to not be talking to Republicans. Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #26

He sure did!! But, then, we can always count on Bernie to lead the way!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #37

Donnie Two Scoops won't like that one bit !!! donkeypoofed Apr 2019 #27

Well 2 candidates with guts. watoos Apr 2019 #28

No, that was under the "Bernie Standard," which is only to be applied to Bernie!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #33

Where's the outrage like that displayed against Bernie for doing a townhall on Faux News?! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #29

The difference? Blue_true Apr 2019 #48

Ummmm, just one problem... that was NOT the reason Bernie was bashed incessantly... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #50

Weird iamthebandfanman Apr 2019 #30

Hmmm... yeahhh. Can't imagine who though. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #31

I noticed that too. bernie59 Apr 2019 #34

Pete did Faux News Sunday early on. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #40

OK, so maybe Pete gave Bernie the courage to do it! bernie59 Apr 2019 #41

Doesn't matter which started it, really. Some Fox viewers -will- vote Dem if the candidate appeals. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #43

Read his book. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #47

Me too!! Happy to give Mayor Pete well-deserved props for his fearlessness!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #53

Yes... Mayor Pete deserves props too!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #42

Buttigieg is a party stalwart. Blue_true Apr 2019 #49

LOL... you know full well that was NOT the reason Bernie was criticized for his InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #52

I wish he would stay away from Fox. murielm99 Apr 2019 #32

I don't think that's possible. mobeau69 Apr 2019 #45

I don't think ANYTHING or ANYONE can legitimize that network! IndianaDave Apr 2019 #51

I would have agreed just a few weeks ago Ruby the Liberal Apr 2019 #54

An intellectual on Fox?? Politicub Apr 2019 #39

Couldn't agree more with your edit... embrace the moment, yes!!... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #44

WORD. You make some GREAT points! bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #62

Excellent plan Hekate Apr 2019 #55

He did really well Lefta Dissenter Apr 2019 #56

Fox may try to load the audience with a more hostile, Trump loving crowd with Buttigieg. dgauss Apr 2019 #57

If Bernie was complicit in having 70% of the audience stacked with his supporters Skya Rhen Apr 2019 #64

How about; let's not engage in conspiracy theories without any basis? brooklynite Apr 2019 #67

Besides the "If Bernie was complicit" nonsense, I think you missed my point. dgauss Apr 2019 #69

Trump says the same thing. Do you have any proof it was stacked? Because Trump doesn't, Autumn Apr 2019 #71

What's next? Please don't buy Mayor Pete's book! rgbecker Apr 2019 #63

book deals seem to be political poison atm, ask Catherine E. Pugh Celerity Apr 2019 #75

He will have a VERY different crowd prodigitalson Apr 2019 #68

You're probably right... VarryOn Apr 2019 #76

this will be entertaining for sure AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #77