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theKed

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44. The biggest issue

Fri Mar 8, 2013, 01:00 PM

Mar 2013

with many of them is a lack of national-level exposure and experience. O'Malley, Cuomo, and Patrick have the most of that - though I *think* Patrick said he's not running (who knows if that'll hold up, though).

I feel like Warren is a bit too unknown on policies thus far, though she seems very able to fire up the masses. Beau Biden seems charismatic, too, though I dont know a lot about him yet (Biden/Biden 2016? lol?) Cuomo might come on a bit strong with some of his politics, and scare off the undecideds.

I like Newsom's personality and politics a lot and he might be my #1 at this point. He does have experience as San Fran mayor, in addition to the lt gov spot.

Whoever is nominated and (hopefully) wins needs to make an effort to cultivate the lower ranks and add some depth to the national field of politicians.

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Lest we forget, [View all] MadHound Mar 2013 OP

Better get your alternative off his / her ass then. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #1

So, do you think that such blunders on her part make her a fit candidate for the office? n/t MadHound Mar 2013 #2

Let's see ... if she had beat Obama in the primaries, I'd have voted for her. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #3

I voted for Hillary Clinton in the primaries. ananda Mar 2013 #4

I think she's actually to Obama's right, and far more hawkish, but that's irrelevant. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #6

So you're essentially saying that you'll vote for anybody, MadHound Mar 2013 #8

So you've have no alternative, got it. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #18

You stated that you thought that Hillary was to the right of Obama, MadHound Mar 2013 #20

You make a lot of assumptions. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #23

Speaking of assumptions, you make quite a few yourself, MadHound Mar 2013 #24

I think I already explained how I vote up thread. Maybe you missed it. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #31

You've explained it quite clearly, MadHound Mar 2013 #33

Yes, as I explained, you have no alternative. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #37

LOL, there's always alternatives, MadHound Mar 2013 #38

The good news is that others in the thread have actually proposed a few alternatives. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #40

Really? MadHound Mar 2013 #7

What is your opinion of a better alternative? MadHound Mar 2013 #5

Since I'm not a one issue voter, I'd be comparing across a very broad landscape of issues. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #10

Possible options theKed Mar 2013 #36

I like your list, at least you are trying. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #39

The biggest issue theKed Mar 2013 #44

I'd agree with all of that. nt. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #45

That doesn't answer the question does it? el_bryanto Mar 2013 #9

Don't know yet, MadHound Mar 2013 #15

Its your OP, you brought up Hillary, making whether she has "thrown her hat in the ring" JoePhilly Mar 2013 #21

How many pundits are out there pushing somebody else besides Hillary? MadHound Mar 2013 #22

See, here's how it works ... JoePhilly Mar 2013 #26

Ooo, such a nice condescending tone you've got there, MadHound Mar 2013 #29

I set my tone to match the person I'm responding to. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #41

Yes I will support someone dumb enough to get fooled by Bush or agree with him el_bryanto Mar 2013 #28

Then you're not terribly discriminating, are you? MadHound Mar 2013 #32

Who did you vote for in 2004? el_bryanto Mar 2013 #35

And ... JoePhilly Mar 2013 #42

Rah Rah Rah!! RandiFan1290 Mar 2013 #11

Who will you be working to get elected? Lex Mar 2013 #12

Certainly not Hillary. n/t MadHound Mar 2013 #13

I'll look for that one on the ballot. Lex Mar 2013 #16

There is no one named "Not Hillary". JoePhilly Mar 2013 #19

good luck. spanone Mar 2013 #14

I reckon most don't care, they are just rooting for the party Puzzledtraveller Mar 2013 #17

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 WilliamPitt Mar 2013 #25

Amen, Will. Lex Mar 2013 #27

The way the system is currently structured, woo me with science Mar 2013 #30

Lest we forget, the 2014 midterms are what we should all be focused on....not 2016. nt. OldDem2012 Mar 2013 #34

Actually, we need to walk and chew gum at the same time. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #43