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Democratic Primaries

kacekwl

(7,016 posts) Sat Feb 29, 2020, 08:14 PM Feb 2020

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As an old fart I find it sad

with all the discussion about the health of our elder candidates why is it also said that Buttigieg is too young. What is the correct age ?

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

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As an old fart I find it sad (Original Post) kacekwl Feb 2020 OP

In fact, if we have a lower limit for a candidate (has to be over 35)... dawg day Feb 2020 #1

I think Pete is well loved and respected. LakeArenal Feb 2020 #2

It's about experience... Moderateguy Feb 2020 #3

The public is not ready yet. In 20 years he will be only 58 and have lots of patricia92243 Feb 2020 #4

dawg day

(7,947 posts)

1. In fact, if we have a lower limit for a candidate (has to be over 35)...

Reply to kacekwl (Original post)

Sat Feb 29, 2020, 08:16 PM

Feb 2020

why not an older limit?

(Not advising this, but it is illogical.)

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

LakeArenal

(28,817 posts)

2. I think Pete is well loved and respected.

Reply to kacekwl (Original post)

Sat Feb 29, 2020, 08:18 PM

Feb 2020

It’s not that he’s to young. He’s just not ready. Not like some feel for their choice.
If he had been elected Governor I think it would be entirely different.

Having said that he would be great for a lot of the Midwest.

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

Moderateguy

(945 posts)

3. It's about experience...

Reply to kacekwl (Original post)

Sat Feb 29, 2020, 08:21 PM

Feb 2020

Pete has only been the Mayor of a small town and needs to move up to Congressperson (Senator or Governor in Indiana is not realistic for democrats). I fully expect to see him as a Presidential candidate in 8 years of so

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

patricia92243

(12,595 posts)

4. The public is not ready yet. In 20 years he will be only 58 and have lots of

Reply to kacekwl (Original post)

Sat Feb 29, 2020, 08:44 PM

Feb 2020

experience under his belt. And the most important thing is the public will be ready.

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

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