Democratic Primaries

crazytown

(7,277 posts) Mon Nov 4, 2019, 03:47 PM Nov 2019

In the (unlikely) event that Pete Buttigieg wins the nomination

then much like Obama in 2008, he's going to need someone by his side who of good standing, who knows Congress, who can make deals, but who is under no illusion that they are dealing with a nest of vipers. I have no idea who that might be. We can count Joe out this time round, so, any guesses?

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

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In the (unlikely) event that Pete Buttigieg wins the nomination (Original Post) crazytown Nov 2019 OP

Hillary Clinton n/t Shrek Nov 2019 #1

Do you think she would accept? crazytown Nov 2019 #2

Honestly I have no clue Shrek Nov 2019 #4

NO oldsoftie Nov 2019 #5

Agreed, I don't want her anywhere near our 2020 campaign Amishman Nov 2019 #9

no way - no thank you - nope left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 #13

He also is going to need somebody who appeals to minority voters book_worm Nov 2019 #3

Cory Booker? Captain Zero Nov 2019 #6

Kamala Harris DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #7

"a potent ticket" ? left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 #14

Stacey Abrams. n/t MBS Nov 2019 #8

+10000 (it is Stacey btw) Celerity Nov 2019 #10

Thanks, will correct.n/t MBS Nov 2019 #15

no problem, cheers Celerity Nov 2019 #16

I think Hakeem Jeffries would be an interesting choice. tritsofme Nov 2019 #11

Cedric Richmond fits that profile as well Celerity Nov 2019 #12

Shrek

(4,464 posts)

1. Hillary Clinton n/t

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 03:50 PM

Nov 2019

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

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

2. Do you think she would accept?

Reply to Shrek (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 03:51 PM

Nov 2019

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

Shrek

(4,464 posts)

4. Honestly I have no clue

Reply to crazytown (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 03:54 PM

Nov 2019

But based on the criteria you mentioned she seems a pretty good fit.

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

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)

5. NO

Reply to Shrek (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:14 PM

Nov 2019

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

Amishman

(5,945 posts)

9. Agreed, I don't want her anywhere near our 2020 campaign

Reply to oldsoftie (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:57 PM

Nov 2019

Too much baggage and would only fuel the right wing media machine. Way too much downside.

I was thinking Bob Casey would be a good pairing. Experienced senator and pretty much guarantees PA goes blue.

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

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

13. no way - no thank you - nope

Reply to Shrek (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 05:11 PM

Nov 2019

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

book_worm

(15,951 posts)

3. He also is going to need somebody who appeals to minority voters

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 03:52 PM

Nov 2019

another weak spot for him.

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

Captain Zero

(8,952 posts)

6. Cory Booker?

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:36 PM

Nov 2019

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

DavidDvorkin

(20,684 posts)

7. Kamala Harris

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:40 PM

Nov 2019

That would be a potent ticket.

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

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

14. "a potent ticket" ?

Reply to DavidDvorkin (Reply #7)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 05:16 PM

Nov 2019

She's not even helping herself much lately,
firing staff,
shutting offices.

"a potent ticket" ?

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

MBS

(9,688 posts)

8. Stacey Abrams. n/t

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:45 PM

Nov 2019

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

Celerity

(54,878 posts)

10. +10000 (it is Stacey btw)

Reply to MBS (Reply #8)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:59 PM

Nov 2019

She knows her way around a hostile legislature too (she was Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.)

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

MBS

(9,688 posts)

15. Thanks, will correct.n/t

Reply to Celerity (Reply #10)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 05:21 PM

Nov 2019

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

Celerity

(54,878 posts)

16. no problem, cheers

Reply to MBS (Reply #15)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 05:24 PM

Nov 2019

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

tritsofme

(19,933 posts)

11. I think Hakeem Jeffries would be an interesting choice.

Reply to crazytown (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 04:59 PM

Nov 2019

Perhaps not as well known nationally, but as the #4 House Democrat, he certainly knows how to get things done in Washington. Although, I think he has his eye on the speaker’s gavel.

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

Celerity

(54,878 posts)

12. Cedric Richmond fits that profile as well

Reply to tritsofme (Reply #11)

Mon Nov 4, 2019, 05:02 PM

Nov 2019

He was Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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

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