We need more progressives to throw their hat into the presidential ring.

[NRaleighLiberal]

6. yes - my theory on that.

Democrats, liberals, progressives tend to be facts and evidence based - we take in info, we learn, we assess - sometimes we analyze ourselves into pretzels in search of "the answer". We accept grey areas.

Those on the right say what they wish for, are aided and abetted by those who bow to their "authority" - it is black and white. When you don't analyse or seek facts, one can assume flawlessness. I see it as a character defect with them. It is hubris, power, authority. They truly do each think they can win - just as we seek info, look for data and come up with all of the reasons that they can't or shouldn't win.

Like apples and oranges!