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Vinca

(50,867 posts)
1. I like Holder, but he doesn't have "it." We're a shallow society and that's important to win.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 08:44 AM
Feb 2019

Since the VP doesn't have to be someone running for office, the field is more exciting than the top of the ticket. How about Harris/Kennedy?

Empowerer

(3,900 posts)
2. You mean he's not Mr. Excitement like Kaine, Pence, Cheney and Gore?
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 08:49 AM
Feb 2019

I'm not sure what exactly what you mean by "it," but I think he's great all around, including in charisma category.

Maybe it's a cultural thing.

Vinca

(50,867 posts)
8. What do you mean by a cultural thing??? Sounds like an accusation.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 01:02 PM
Feb 2019

The point is, we're running against P.T. Fucking Barnum and Casper Milquetoast is not going to cut it. It does have to be someone who generates a little excitement.

OregonBlue

(7,862 posts)
7. Holder had his chance and he didn't hold any banksters accountable.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 11:21 AM
Feb 2019

Harris did nothing to change the corrupt system while she was attorney general. Neither is progressive in any way. Both are solid dems but I can't see them inspiring the youth vote.

marble falls

(61,755 posts)
3. How about we wait until all these great candidates get their messages out before we spend to much
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 08:54 AM
Feb 2019

energy thats needed to lock down our new House and start targeting the too few GOP Senate seats being decided?

Can we at least wait until primary season to campaign for primary season?

octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
5. I like Kamala and Sherrod Brown better.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 09:03 AM
Feb 2019

Harris and Holder are both coastal. We need somebody from the mid-west.

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